INDONESIA’S COMMERCIAL AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Indonesia is now the world’s 12th largest aviation market with plenty of scope for future growth. Domestic passenger numbers increased by 22.77% from 2009 to 2010 with figures for Q1 2011 showing a 17.96% increase for the same time last year (Statistics Indonesia).
The Ministry of Transport aims to build 14 new airports by 2030. A fund from the 2011 budget has been set up for the construction and renovation of 118 airports throughout the country.
Indonesia’s airline industry is ideally positioned to play a central role in passenger transportation throughout the country and the region as economic activity in regions outside Java intensifies. Based on current growth, domestic and international passenger numbers are poised to reach 75 million by 2020 (Centre for Aviation and Statistics Indonesia).
Source : http://www.gbgindonesia.com

INDONESIA’S AIRLINE SECTOR PREPARED TO SOAR IN 2012

Tony Tyler, president director of IATA, said during his visit to Indonesia in September that the country could be the sixth-fastest growing market for international passengers.
In 2014, Indonesia will rank as the ninth-largest domestic market and among the top 10 for international freight, he said.
Source: http://www.eturbonews.com

PRIORITIES FOR INDONESIAN AVIATION

Jakarta – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined the priorities for Indonesia’s aviation industry.  “Now is the time to plan and build for the future. With 240 million people living on thousands of islands and great world-class tourist attractions, the potential for aviation to grow and drive economic development is enormous. Coordinated government policies to ensure safety, cost-efficient and effective infrastructure and environmental sustainability are needed,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO.

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With 230 million people and an archipelagic country, Indonesia becomes one of the fastest growing markets for aviation industry. Having an average 10% passenger growth per year, aviation remains one of the preferred mode of public transportation in Indonesia. This can be evidenced by the number of existing airlines and how the level of their expansion in improving services better, such as adding more flight routes and more fleets.
(Source: Arsipberita.com Jan 21, 2011)

Indonesia has an opportunity to increase the absorption of aircraft maintenance market as growth in world airline industry continues to increase significantly. Estimated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market will reach globally U.S. $ 56.7 billion in 2014, an increase of approximately U.S. $ 49.3 billion in 2009 (15.01%) and in Indonesia, aircraft maintenance market is quite good. In 2009, this market absorbed about U.S. $ 750 million, while in 2010 approximately U.S. $ 1 billion. That figure is predicted to rise to $ 2 billion in 2014
(Source: Tempointeraktif 21 January 2011)

PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk signed a memorandum of cooperation agreements the procurement of new aircraft and aircraft engines by the tenant company (lessor) GE Capital Aviation Services valued at USD 10.8 million. Such cooperation includes six Boeing 737-800 New Generation (NG) engines and three CFM56-7B engines.
(Source: www.infopenerbangan.com 21 February 2011)

The government is preparing a draft about an integrated aviation industry area named Aviation Park. Regions of aviation industry are expected to bridge the needs of airlines, especially for maintenance and repair aircraft.
With the region's aviation industry, it is hoped that Indonesia's aviation industry will increasing competitiveness in the global market. The area will accommodate all stakeholders in aircraft maintenance, ranging from procurement of spare parts to maintenance workshop. Indonesia has to attract investors and private sectors to invest in this field.
(Source: www.infopenerbangan.com 24 January 2011)

Based on data at the transport ministry, the number of airlines serving scheduled flights totaled only 16 in April 2008. They include Garuda Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara airlines, Indonesia Air Asia, Lion Air, Mandala Air, Wings Air, Batavia Air, etc. In addition, the demand for millitary and surveillance aircraft and technology is set to increase as part of the Goverment’s upgrading programme.
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The Indonesian National Carrier Association (INACA) recordered that in 2009 there were 43.8 million air passengers compared to 37.4 million in 2008, an increase of 17 percent.
Source : www.thejakartapost.com

Inaca data shows that currently Indonesia has 210 airports across the country. State airport operators PT. Angkasa Pura I and PT. Angkasa Pura II manage 13 and 12 airports respectively, while the rest are managed by the Transportation Ministry.
It was recently reported that Angkasa Pura II has allocated Rp. 2 trillion in capital expenditure to expand several airports.
Source : www.thejakartapost.com

The company Riau Airlines planned to increase 30 regional jet aircraft in 2013 together with the liberalization plan of the flight in the Asean region or ASEAN open Sky.
Source : Bisnis Indonesia, 27 January 2010

Malaysia ordered 6 aircraft of PT DI

The Malaysian government stated was attracted by the main implement weapons system (alutsista) made by the Indonesian defence industry. Furthermore Malaysia had planned to buy several alutsista.

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