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Indonesian Defense Minister Eyes PT DI, GMF for Hercules MRO at Kertajati Airport

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Defense Minister calls for PT Dirgantara Indonesia and PT Garuda Maintenance Facility to participate in Hercules aircraft MRO at Kertajati Airport.
  • The initiative aims to develop maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities for Hercules aircraft.
  • This involvement is expected to boost the local aviation industry and support national defense capabilities.

Indonesia's Defense Minister has urged state-owned enterprises PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) and PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (PT GMF) to engage in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of Hercules aircraft at Kertajati Airport. The minister's directive signals a strategic move to bolster the nation's aviation industry and enhance its defense capabilities.

The push for PT DI and PT GMF to be involved in the MRO of Hercules aircraft at Kertajati Airport is part of a broader effort to develop comprehensive aviation support infrastructure. This initiative is expected to create a hub for aircraft maintenance, thereby reducing reliance on foreign facilities and fostering domestic expertise.

By integrating these key players into the MRO process, Indonesia aims to strengthen its self-sufficiency in aircraft maintenance. This move not only supports the operational readiness of its air force but also has the potential to stimulate economic growth through job creation and technological advancement within the aviation sector.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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