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Majalengka Regent Backs Kertajati Airport MRO Plan, Rejects Military Base Proposal

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The plan to develop Kertajati Airport in Majalengka into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility has received support from the local Regent.
  • The Regent, however, opposes the idea of transforming the airport into a military base.
  • Developing Kertajati as an MRO hub is seen as a way to revitalize airport activities and boost the local economy.

The plan to transform Kertajati Airport, located in Majalengka, into a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility has garnered support from the local Regent. This initiative is viewed as a crucial step toward revitalizing the airport's operations and stimulating economic activity within the region.

While the Regent backs the MRO development, expressing optimism about its potential to invigorate the airport, a different stance has been taken regarding proposals to convert Kertajati into a military airbase. The Regent has explicitly voiced opposition to this particular suggestion, indicating a clear preference for civilian aviation-focused development.

The focus on establishing an MRO hub at Kertajati International Airport (BIJB) aims to leverage its infrastructure for commercial aviation services. This strategic move is expected to create new opportunities and enhance the airport's role within the broader aviation industry, contributing to local economic growth.

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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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