Indonesia

By David Casey
TransNusa is launching a new scheduled service between Bali and Guangzhou, becoming the first Indonesian airline to operate the route.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia's Republikorp has signed joint venture agreements with Turkey's Baykar and Roketsan which could lead to production in the Southeast Asian nation.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick, Robert Wall
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Embraer and PTDI are exploring an industrial partnership that could pave the way for the introduction of E-Jets in the Indonesian market.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
The new Indonesia government of President Prabowo Subianto is reportedly restarting the second north Bali airport project, after years of starts and stops.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has ordered that Nusantara airport become a commercial airport, to facilitate the growth of the new capital.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese company Zhongce Beifang Science and Technology is presenting a range of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to Indonesia, including its LM-10 loitering munition.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesian airframe manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) will be responsible for the reassembly of the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia's two airport operators, Angkasa Pura 1 (AP1) and Angkasa Pura 2 (AP2), have officially merged into a single entity, InJourney Airports.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Turkish Aerospace Industries has officially opened an office in Bandung, Indonesia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesian airline TransNusa has completed a short runway verification flight using a Comac ARJ21 at Nabire Douw Aturure Airport in the West Papua region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren, Kim Minseok, Robert Wall
Seoul is preparing its future fighter for near-term service and a long-term evolution.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) spinoff Aalto has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian telecommunications company Mitratel.
Commercial Space

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia President Joko Widodo is looking to use the country’s massive coconut production as a potential feedstock to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The new head of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration is taking a tough line on Indonesia's wavering commitment to the KF-21 program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Pertamina has developed and produced the SAF J2.4, a blend made up of palm oil components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
A new cost-sharing arrangement on the development of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter jet will see Indonesia slash its contribution.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Alan Dron
BBN Airlines Indonesia’s initial fleet plans are hampered by a lack of available pre-owned aircraft in the market, CEO Martynas Grigas tells Aviation Daily.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian Defense Ministry has chosen to walk away from its contract to acquire 12 ex-Qatari Mirage 2000-5 citing costs.
Singapore Airshow

By David Casey
An air service agreement between South Korea and Indonesia is expected to open new regional routes between the countries.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Two Indonesian engineers attached to KAI have been detained by South Korean authorities for alleged technology theft related to the KF-21 fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
After a week of precautionary checks after the Alaska Airlines accident, the Indonesian Transport Ministry has allowed Lion Air's Boeing 737-9s to resume service.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The recovery rate of super-short-haul flights lags in Southeast Asia and the number of turboprop aircraft in the region has dropped significantly, a study says.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia’s government has contracted the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales, the manufacturer has confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian defense and finance ministries have decided to delay the acquisition of 12 Qatari Dassault Mirage 2000-5s due to “limited fiscal capacity.”
Aircraft & Propulsion