InJourney Airports Rushes Husein Airport Preparations Ahead of Service Reactivation
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- InJourney Airports is accelerating preparations for the operational readiness of Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, Indonesia.
- Preparations focus on enhancing safety, security, and infrastructure to support optimized flight services.
- Key improvements include bolstering Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities and increasing Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel.
PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, operating as InJourney Airports, is fast-tracking preparations for Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, Indonesia, as the facility gears up for optimized flight services. The company is prioritizing enhancements in safety, security, and infrastructure to ensure the airport meets required operational standards.
I Wayan Darma, Regional CEO of InJourney Airports' Regional Office I, emphasized that all preparation stages are being conducted methodically through coordination with regulators, local governments, the Indonesian Air Force, and other stakeholders. "We continue to accelerate various preparations as part of InJourney Airports' support for government policies," Darma stated. "All work is carried out gradually, prioritizing safety, security, service, and regulatory compliance so that when flight operations are expanded, all facilities and services meet the required standards."
We continue to accelerate various preparations as part of InJourney Airports' support for government policies. All work is carried out gradually, prioritizing safety, security, service, and regulatory compliance so that when flight operations are expanded, all facilities and services meet the required standards.
A significant focus of the upgrade is the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) system. InJourney Airports has augmented its ARFF vehicle fleet to meet operational category requirements for supporting jet aircraft. Additionally, ARFF personnel readiness is being strengthened through organizational adjustments, training, and adherence to operational standards to ensure rapid response in airside emergencies.
Security at Husein Sastranegara Airport is also being reinforced with the addition of Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel. This enhancement is supported by optimized security screening facilities, including X-ray machines, metal detectors, CCTV systems, and other security equipment compliant with civil aviation standards. General Manager of Husein Sastranegara Airport, Granito W. Hindrawan, noted that both airside and landside infrastructure are being improved to boost operational readiness and passenger service, involving collaboration with various stakeholders for integrated work processes.
We continue to make various adjustments and improvements to airport facilities so that all infrastructure is ready to support operations according to needs. This process is carried out through coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders so that all work can proceed in an integrated manner.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.