Ministry of Transportation Prepares for ICAO Audit (Translated from Indonesian: Kemenhub Bersiap Hadapi Audit ICAO)

Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation is actively enhancing its aviation regulations as it gears up for an audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Director of Air Transportation at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Agustinus Budi Hartono, stated that the audit is anticipated either late this year or early next year.

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So, if not at the end of this year, then at the beginning of next year. we will face the ICAO audit.

Hartono emphasized the importance of these regulatory strengthening measures. They are crucial for ensuring that Indonesia's aviation operations consistently adhere to international safety and security standards, which are continually evolving. He noted that the cross-border nature of air travel necessitates harmonized regulations to support international air connectivity.

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Because whether we like it or not, based on the protocol questions we have to answer, it is actually quite difficult to meet or answer all those protocol questions.

A key challenge identified by Hartono is meeting the specific requirements outlined in the ICAO's protocol questions, particularly those related to national regulations. He pointed out that some aspects of Indonesian law, such as the Law on Aviation, may not fully align with ICAO standards. The ministry is working on refining these regulations, including updates to the Law Number 1 of 2009 concerning Aviation, to bridge any gaps.

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Because the majority of the protocol questions that we might not be able to fulfill are from regulations, from rules, especially with the Aviation Law.

The ministry also seeks the support of the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) and all airline operators to ensure the audit proceeds smoothly and yields optimal results. Hartono expressed hope that the audit will be successful, similar to the positive outcomes achieved in previous years. Strong regulations are seen not just as rules, but as vital instruments for fostering a national aviation safety culture and maintaining public trust in a secure and reliable industry.

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Of course, our hope is that the entire implementation of the ICAO audit can proceed smoothly and certainly also achieve a good enough score, (like) what we obtained in previous years.