9-Jun-2026Source: Aerius Leasing
Aerius Leasing is pleased to announce the successful completion of its inaugural purchase and leaseback transaction involving a Leonardo AW139 helicopter to support offshore energy operations in Indonesia. The aircraft was purchased from Malaysia headquartered, Weststar Aviation Services and will be operated by PT Weststar Aviation Indonesia in support of ENI’s offshore oil and gas... Read more
16-Feb-2026Source: FINNS Bali
FINNS Beach Club has officially launched and revealed Bali’s first dedicated search and rescue helicopter with hoist capability, marking a major milestone in the island’s emergency response infrastructure and reinforcing FINNS’ long-term commitment to community safety. Made possible through funding and support from FINNS Beach Club, the helicopter will be operated by SGI (Sayap Garuda... Read more
6-Feb-2026Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, continues to expand its footprint in Asia Pacific with new orders for the Bell 429 from Japan and a recent delivery to Indonesia. Nakanihon Air Co., Ltd. (NNK), one of Japan’s largest helicopter operators, has signed a purchase agreement for two additional Bell 429 aircraft to support helicopter... Read more
19-Dec-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, marking the entry of the next-generation rotorcraft into the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market. The multi-mission H160 will bolster the Indonesian operator’s fleet and will be deployed for offshore energy missions as well as utility and commercial passenger transportation. “The... Read more
17-Nov-2025Source: VAI
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) announces its inaugural Southeast Asia Aviation Safety Conference (SAASC), to be held May 27–29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Bali in Sanur, Indonesia. The event will gather operators, policymakers, manufacturers, and safety professionals from across the region to strengthen collaboration and share best practices in vertical aviation safety. Attendee registration opens... Read more
23-Jul-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has finalized the sale of a 2014 Bell 429 VIP helicopter (MSN 57241) to PT Whitesky Aviation in Indonesia. Originally acquired in China in 2015, the aircraft had accumulated just 380 flight hours due to slower-than-expected regulatory liberalization in the region. As part of its strategy of acquiring underutilized assets,... Read more
27-Jun-2025Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company,, today announced that its pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft EH216-S successfully completed its first pilotless human-carrying flights in Indonesia. This landmark flight marks a significant milestone in EHang’s global strategy and establishes a solid foundation for advancing the development... Read more
17-Jun-2025Source: Archer
Archer Aviation Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with PT. IKN covering plans to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft in Indonesia, making it the third country in which Archer is planning to deploy Midnight under its “Launch Edition” program. PT IKN is an Indonesian company dedicated to advancing national resilience through innovation... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that six Bell 412EP helicopters modernized with its BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit Kit have been delivered to the Indonesian Army Aviation. The upgrade, delivered by PT. Black Diamond Heliaero (BDH), a Bell Authorized Maintenance Center in Indonesia, provides the Indonesian Army Aviation with a state-of-the-art... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News
Reproduced with permission from Rotorcraft Asia-Pacific E-News – Author: Rob Rich, CEO and Editor. We have concerns about the trade difficulties that may occur soon in the Indo-Pacific Region (IDR). This is due to the new US President launching trading tariffs, in the USA’s favour. Also, prior to this development, we were observing a steady... Read more
12-Feb-2025Source: Blueflite
Blueflite®, a high-tech drone company specializing in cargo UAVs, has been selected by Terra Drone Corporation to support a Practicality Verification Project in Indonesia. This initiative, backed by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry under the Industrial Cooperation Programme in the Global South, aims to enhance logistics and supply chain efficiency through advanced drone... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: Helitech
SGi, a leading helicopter service provider in Indonesia, has signed a landmark deal with Helitech Asia, the exclusive distributor for Leonardo Helicopters in Southeast Asia and Korea, for the purchase of ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters. This milestone positions SGi as the nominated launch customer for Leonardo’s AW09 in Indonesia. The acquisition of these state-of-the-art AW09... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: Airbus Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International Airshow taking place this week. Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the five-bladed H145s to PTDI, who... Read more
10-Apr-2024Source: Terra Drone
Terra Drone Indonesia, a subsidiary of Terra Drone Corporation, proudly announces its agreement on a business contract in collaboration with SMART Tbk, a group company of Sinar Mas, one of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia and a leader in sustainable palm oil production. This strategic collaboration aims to modernize fertilizer management as part of Terra... Read more
26-Mar-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the delivery of Indonesia’s first Designer Series Bell 429 helicopter to SOTA Holdings Pte Ltd. Following the successful delivery, PT National Utility Helicopters (NUH), one of Indonesia’s largest helicopter operators and management companies, will manage and operate the Bell 429 for a Jakarta-based agribusiness operating in... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced the signing of an agreement with Indonesian aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to enter into a strategic partnership to pursue a sales agreement of up to 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk® helicopters for the Republic of Indonesia. “This agreement demonstrates our mutual interest with PTDI to provide... Read more
16-May-2023Source: JAG
JAG Aviation Group are delighted to announce their appointment as MD Helicopters exclusive helicopter sales representative for Malaysia and Indonesia this appointment complements JAG Helicopters long established Robinson Helicopter distributorship. On the 23rd -27th May 2023 we will be exhibiting one of six (6) recently acquired MD530G new scout attack helicopters for the Malaysian Army... Read more
8-Dec-2022Source: Indonesian Navy
[electronic translation] Commander of the Indonesian Navy Aviation Center (Puspenerbal) Rear Admiral (Laksda) TNI Edwin, received two Bell 505 Single Engine Training Helicopters from PT. Atamora Teknik Makmur witnessed by Chief of Naval Staff (Kasal) Admiral TNI Yudo Margono at the Juanda Aviation Museum Apron, Sidoarjo, Wednesday (08/12/2021). The Bell 505 training helicopter developed by Bell... Read more
28-Nov-2022Source: Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nusantara Capital City Authority (Indonesia: Otorita Ibu Kota Nusantara, OIKN) to work together to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU was conducted during the B20 summit at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Indonesia. The MoU signing was... Read more
12-Apr-2022Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced that EHang has received a pre-order for 100 units of EH216 AAVs from Prestige Aviation, an Indonesian aviation company and a subsidiary of Prestige Corp., at the contract signing ceremony during the Indonesia International Motor... Read more
9-Dec-2021Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the successful sale and delivery of two Bell 505 helicopters to the Indonesian Navy. The newly acquired helicopters will be utilized as basic helicopter trainers. “The Bell 505, which has surpassed 50,000 flight hours globally, is an excellent aircraft for training pilots to fly today’s modern... Read more
30-Nov-2021Source: EHang
The world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) EHang 216 completed its debut flight demonstration for aerial sightseeing in the world-famous tourism hotspot of Bali, Indonesia. This demonstration flight was conducted under EHang’s cooperation with an Indonesian local partner Prestige Aviation, a subsidiary of Prestige Corp. The EHang 216 demonstrated a five-minute autonomous flight at the... Read more
13-Sep-2021
Training flight, heavy landing from 300ft and subsequent roll-over onto its port side. The helicopter belongs to the Ministry of Transportation’s Aviation Facility Calibration Center (BBKFP Kemenhub). Three on board exited OK #Foto Helikopter itu sempat naik 100 meter, tapi turun lagi, kemudian terguling. Begini potretnya: https://t.co/UcXd9uN9Ko — detikcom (@detikcom) September 13, 2021 ... Read more
20-Jul-2021
When about to land, a loud noise was heard and the aircraft rolled to the right. The aircraft stopped at the edge of the helipad. All main rotor blades detached.... Read more
12-Apr-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator for oil and gas, off-shore, utility and commercial passenger transportation.“This new order is a timely welcome... Read more
12-Mar-2021Source: Leonardo
Leonardo announced today the delivery of an AW109 Trekker light twin to FlyKomala of Indonesia, marking the entrance of the type into the country’s helicopter market. The aircraft will be used by the operator to carry out a range of missions including passenger transport, utility transport, disaster relief, and emergency support duties. FlyKomala will benefit... Read more
23-Feb-2021Source: PTDI
PTDI again carried out ferry flight 1 (one) unit of Bell 412EPI Helicopter ordered by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia with the end users of the Indonesian Army at the PTDI Rotary Wing Hangar , Jl. Pajajaran No. 154 Bandung. PTDI’s Commercial Director, Ade Yuyu Wahyuna, took off the Bell 412EPI... Read more
29-Oct-2020Source: Russian Helicopters
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP) as part of Russian Helicopters holding company (State Corporation Rostec) launches Mi-8/171 type helicopter test operation program, which is aimed at the assessing of all the advantages of helicopters real operation in conjunction with all available corporate support tools and implemented aftersales services of Russian Helicopters holding company. The pilot project... Read more
6-Aug-2020
Heilcopter landed very heavily and the skids splayed out. Marks on runway consistent with helicopter spinning at the point of contact. Date 06-Aug-20 is the date of the report. Not confirmed that this was the accident date... Read more
15-Jul-2020Source: Yonhap News Agency
Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. See Full Story.... Read more
7-Jul-2020Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia of eight (8) MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of... Read more
11-Mar-2020Source: The Economic Times
State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is looking at setting up logistics bases in Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka as part of initiatives to woo the countries to buy India’s light combat aircraft Tejas and military helicopters. See Full Story. ... Read more
23-Apr-2019Source: Indonesian Aerospace
[electronic translation] PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) received an order for a fleet of Super Puma NAS-332 C1 + Helicopters from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan). The contract coincided with the 25 procurement contracts of the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Defense. The signing of the sale and purchase commitment between PTDI and the Ministry... Read more
24-Oct-2018Source: VNH South
On 26th September 2018 and 19th October 2018, VNH South’s two Mi-172 helicopters VN-8428 and VN-8427 were safely ferried from Indonesia back to Vung Tau Airport, successfully completed Fire Fighting Contract 2018 with Indonesian Government. This is the 3rd consecutive year that VNH South provides the package services including aircrafts, pilots, technicians, maintenance and insurance... Read more
15-Aug-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Indonesian operator Jhonlin Air Transport (JAT )will soon take delivery of a new Airbus H145. The aircraft has been noted recently test flying at the Airbus Helicopters factory at Donauworth in Germany and is in a yellow and black colour scheme. JAT is based at Syamsudin Noor International Airport and was formed in late 2011.... Read more
9-Jul-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The Indonesian Navy will be removing their BO-105 utility helicopters from the Middle East after various sources within the UN have voiced their concern over the helicopters’ capabilities. Concerns include its inability to produce a Recognised Maritime Picture that works with other United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols, its load parameters as well... Read more
15-Jan-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Boeing is looking to increase their co-operation with Indonesia’s heavylift transport helicopter programme. They will supply both AH-64E Apache helicopters as well as CH-47F Chinooks. Boeing is also providing training for the Apache helicopters, reports IHS Jane’s.... Read more
27-Nov-2017Source: VNH South
On 15th November 2017, two Mi-172 helicopters of VNH South were safely ferried from Dumai and Pekanbaru – Indonesia back to Vung Tau Airport, successfully completing Fire Fighting Contract for Indonesian Government. This is the 2nd consecutive year that VNH South provides the package services including aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance for fire-fighting, passenger... Read more
11-Sep-2017Source: Helicopters of Russia
Specialists from Indonesia visited JSC “150 ARZ” holding “Helicopters of Russia” (part of Rostekh State Corporation) for acceptance of two Mi-35P helicopters. The contract for the overhaul of the machines was signed in September 2016. In accordance with the terms of the contract, repairs were carried out on the basis of JSC “150 ARZ” from November... Read more
11-Jun-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Whitesky Aviation has recently begun with construction of their new heliport in Neglasari. The new heliport will be close to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and comes to the cost of Rp 260 billion. They hope to have the facility up and running by next year. It can hold up to 20 helicopters at a time... Read more
20-Apr-2017Source: Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the delivery of two Bell 429s to PT. Carpediem Mandiri for supply to the Flight Calibration Department of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. The delivery marks the first two Bell 429s to be used for flight calibration operations throughout Indonesia, performing instrument calibration for Helicopter Ground Instrument... Read more
19-Apr-2017Source: VNH
On 27th March 2017, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South)’s two Mi-172 helicopters bearing call signs VN-8427 and VN-8428 safely landed in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. This year is the second year that VNH South signed a wet lease contract with Komala Company (Indonesia) for supplying firefighting service for Indonesian Government. VNH South provides four Mi-172 with full... Read more
22-Mar-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters
The milestone delivery of the 50th H225 rear fuselage from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to Airbus Helicopters at this morning’s ceremony, has once again affirmed Airbus Helicopters’ dedication in the development of a robust and sustainable aerospace industrial ecosystem in Indonesia. It also demonstrated the important role PTDI plays in Airbus Helicopters’ global supply chain.... Read more
10-Mar-2017Source: Waypoint Leasing
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, today announced that it has closed a lease agreement with PT. Air Born Indonesia (“Air Born”), a provider of air transportation services in Indonesia, for one Leonardo AW139 helicopter previously operated by CHC, which will go on long-term lease in support of mining... Read more
17-Feb-2017Source: HeliHub.com
Tension between the Indonesian Defence Minister, Service Chiefs and Armed Forces Commander has risen due to the current AW101 situation. In November 2015, the Indonesian Air Force requested a contract for three AW101 VVIP helicopters. This request was denied by President Joko Widodo, as the cost for one alone would amount to $55 million. The... Read more
14-Feb-2017Source: HeliHub.com
The Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto has revealed that the Air Force is looking into purchasing an AgustaWestland AW-101 VVIP helicopter. The investigation of the purchase has been controversial, as the Military Chief General Gatot Nurmantyo and Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu were unaware of the interest in the purchase. The Air... Read more
9-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com
A meeting was held between Russia and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence to discuss the acquisition of Mi-26 helicopters for the Indonesian Army. In addition, the matter of defence offsets, the benefits the purchase will provide for local companies and the arrangements of technology transfer, reports IHS Jane.... Read more
5-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Indonesia’s Air Force has received two of their six Airbus H225M helicopters from Dirgantara Indonesia. The handing over ceremony was held at Dirgantara’s Bandung facility this past Friday. Dirgantara receives the H225Ms from Airbus’ France production site and then adds their own equipment, nation specific, reports Flight Global. The new H225Ms have infrared cameras, pintle-mounted... Read more
24-Nov-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first three of the 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters to Indonesia, ahead of contract schedule, at a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane, in the presence of representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence and the Indonesian Navy. This follows the contract signature in late 2014 with PT Dirgantara Indonesia... Read more
20-Sep-2016Source: Rostec
At the Army 2016 forum, Russian Helicopters signed supply contracts for aviation inventory for helicopters that are in service for the Indonesian Air Force and the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Also, at the expo, the top managers of Russian Helicopters met with representatives of the Myanmar military agencies. The contract signed with the Indonesian authorities... Read more
14-Sep-2016Source: OceaniaAviation
Oceania Aviation are pleased to announce they will be attending the Indonesia Business and Charter Aviation Summit 2016. Oceania Aviation will be represented by company Director, Jonathan Bowen; Aircraft Sales and Marketing Manager, Stephen Boyce and Oceania’s Sales Agent for Indonesia, Timotius Soenardi. First held in 2015, the IBCAS Conference is hosted by the Indonesia... Read more
8-Sep-2016Source: US Navy
Navy and Coast Guard representatives from 11 countries came together for dialogue and information sharing during a Helicopter Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers (HOSTAC) conference in Singapore, Aug 29-Sept 2. Conference participants represented Great Britain, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. HOSTAC is an... Read more
15-Aug-2016Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Indonesia complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating. The FAA first assessed Indonesia’s civil aviation authority in September 1997 and found it in compliance with ICAO standards and then lowered the rating from... Read more
31-Jul-2016Source: AEM
AEM has been selected to provide its new generation loudspeaker systems to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd for two B429 helicopters purchased by the Indonesian National Police. The aircraft were signed for at the 2016 Singapore Airshow during a formal signing ceremony. As the official police force for Indonesia, the aircraft will support law enforcement activities... Read more
23-Jun-2016Source: HeliHub.com
A recent report in the Jakarta Post noted that the Indonesian Air Force has stopped flying its fleet of Super Pumas, believed to be 12 strong. Air Force spokesman First Marshal Wieko Sofyan has reportedly said that Air Force chief of staff, Marshal Agus Supriatna, had instructed the suspension pending the result of study by... Read more
25-Apr-2016Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) welcomes Kuala Lumpur-based Sapura Aero as an authorized representative serving the South East Asian countries (ASEAN) of Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As an authorized independent sales representative within the ASEAN region, Sapura Aero will offer the full range of MDHI’s commercial helicopter... Read more
14-Apr-2016Source: VNH South
On 1st March 2016, at Vungtau airport, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) signed two Mi-172 helicopters wet lease contract with Komala Indonesia for passenger, cargo transport and fire fighting in Indonesia. The contract lasts 6 months, starting from 15th April 2016. This is the first time VNH South provides a full package including aircraft,... Read more
7-Apr-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with PT Whitesky Aviation for 30 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters. The aircraft will be used for air taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands. Our vision is to provide air transportation services... Read more
22-Mar-2016Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters’ H145 is back in Asia to showcase its performance and capabilities through a series of demo flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan. The first H145 demo tour was held in Southeast Asia in 2013, covering Malaysia and Thailand. Since then, there has been an increasing interest in this rotorcraft, especially in the... Read more
29-Feb-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today an expanded Industrial and Commercial Agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) (PTDI) that will enable the two companies to expand their support and services in Indonesia to Bell Helicopter operators. Bell Helicopter and PTDI had an agreement in place from 2012 and this extension further... Read more
19-Feb-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a purchase agreement for two Bell 429s for delivery to the Indonesian National Police. As the official police force for Indonesia, the aircraft will support the law enforcement activities and will contribute to the safety, accessibility, sustainability and security of the region. The aircraft were signed... Read more
19-Feb-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, signed a contract with PT. Carpediem Mandiri for the supply of two Bell 429s to the Flight Calibration Department of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation. The aircraft will be used for flight calibration operations throughout the region, performing instrument calibration for Helicopter Ground Instrument Landing and Departing... Read more
18-Feb-2016Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and PT Whitesky Aviation today signed an agreement for a new aftermarket parts service plan. PT Whitesky Aviation, located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a progressively emerging aviation company, specialized in non scheduled (charter) flight. The company operates a fleet of six Bell Helicopter aircraft, including three Bell... Read more
3-Feb-2016Source: VIH Aerospace
VIH Aerospace (VIHA –www.vihaerospace.com), a leading provider of global helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul (MMRO) services (also exhibiting at Heli-Expo Booth # 1209) will take part in a Canadian trade delegation to Asia from February 7-20th, 2016, as part of a contingent of leading aerospace companies operating in British Columbia, Canada. The focus for... Read more
26-Nov-2015Source: Tempo.co
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama plans to build a helipad in the Thousand Islands regency to ease the evacuation of sick residents, especially to Koja General Hospital in North Jakarta.See full story... Read more
25-Nov-2015Source: HeliHub.com
The Jakarta Post is reporting that the Indonesian Government have ordered three AW101 helicopters from AgustaWestland for VVIP work, quoting Air Force spokesman First Marshall Dwi Badarmanto saying that the aircraft had been included in the 2014-19 strategic plan. The three helicopters will replace a single AS332 Super Puma, with the expectation that the scope... Read more
27-Oct-2015Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation
Richard Mornington-Sanford of Mornington Sanford Aviation conduct’s the first Indonesian Approved R66 and RR300 engine type training course to assist with certifying the first Robinson R66 Turbine in the country. The Robinson R66 Turbine, registration PK-JBD, serial number 0620, was shipped from RHC via airfreight to Solaire Helicopter’s facility at Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,... Read more
11-Oct-2015
Helicopter crashed into Lake Toba with 5 POB, and one survivor Fransiskus Subihardayan found afloat in the shallow water on the side of the lake two days later. Others on board, missing presumed deceased, have been named as pilot Capt Teguh Mulyanto, crew Hari Poerwantono, and passengers Sugianto (who had chartered the aircraft) and Nurhayanto... Read more
1-Sep-2015Source: Oceania Aviation
Oceania Aviation headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand has announced an innovative Aircraft Financing instrument to support Helicopter Operators anywhere on the planet. For years Oceania co-owner and Director Josh Camp noted that helicopter operators and financiers always approached funding from totally different perspectives. “As the leading provider of helicopter sales and support in Australasian region,... Read more
25-Aug-2015Source: Jakarta Post
The city administration plans to buy helicopters to help the Jakarta Fire Department fight fires in the capital. See Full Story... Read more
11-Aug-2015Source: The Jakarta Post
Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimoeljono said on Tuesday that the ministry would draft a new regulation that would require developers to provide a helipad facility and emergency stairs in all high buildings. See Full Story... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Indonesia’s Lion Group – known primarily under its Lion Air airline operation – is to receive an Airbus EC135P2e twin helicopter in the near future. The blue helicopter, seen this week test flying out of the Augsburg completion centre, carries the red “Lion Group” logo on each side – as reported by Helionline.de. It would... Read more
9-Jul-2015Source: Heli SGI
PT Sayap Garuda Indah (Heli SGI) are pleased to announce that the first BK117-850D2 to be imported into Indonesia will arrive at Benoa Heliport, Bali in the coming quarter. The BK117-850D2 has recently gained STC certification with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Indonesia. This approval has been a collaborative effort between Airwork... Read more
16-Jun-2015Source: Airwork NZ
Airwork is pleased to announce that the BK117-850D2 has gained STC certification with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for Indonesia. This approval has been a collaborative effort between Airwork and local Indonesian operator PT Sayap Garuda Indah, Heli SGI. This is the 5th STC approval to be issued for the BK117-850D2 and joins... Read more
16-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has ordered two AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters to boost the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities of Indonesia. Airbus Helicopters will deliver these twin-engine rotorcraft to PTDI within one year. These helicopters will be reassembled, tested, qualified, completed and customized by PTDI with mission equipment including hoists, flotation systems, direction finder, an... Read more
