Aviation and space news
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August 26, 2026
With more than four decades of service under the flag of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare), the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi set off yesterday, August 24, on its final…
Singapore is seeking closer cooperation with Malaysia and Indonesia to improve regional response to containership fires. Cargo-related incidents aboard box ships have become an increasing concern…
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Indonesian news agency ANTARA reported on 25 August, citing directly the TNI AL Chief of Staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, that the Garibaldi had left Italy…
August 25, 2026
Indonesia is deepening its military cooperation with China and wants to turn future defense equipment acquisitions into an opportunity to develop its own industry…
Aircraft from the US, Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Poland will be covered under the “Eagle Crest” programme. Boeing has been awarded a sweeping contract worth…
The Eagle Crest agreement plans production and upgrades into the next decade and unexpectedly includes Indonesia and Poland among possible foreign customers
A new contract worth up to US$131.23 billion with Boeing for the F-15 program includes both countries within the FMS foreign military sales framework.
A new contract worth up to US$131.23 billion with Boeing for the F-15 program includes both countries within the FMS foreign military sales framework.
An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MK2 ran off the runway during a test at the Airport
Eagle Crest agreement covers production and upgrades through the next decade and unexpectedly lists Indonesia and Poland among potential foreign customers
A jet of the Indonesian Air Force ran off the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin Airport and came to a stop in the grass. Videos from bystanders circulated on social media, still…
August 24, 2026
A Sukhoi Su-30MK2 of the Indonesian Air Force ran off the runway during a test conducted at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, in Makassar, this Monday, August 24, 2026. The…
An Indonesian Su-30MK2 ran off the runway during a post-overhaul test due to a brake system failure.
An Indonesian Su-30MK2 ran off the runway during a post-overhaul test due to a failure in the braking system.
An Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 fighter left the paved surface of runway 13 at Sultan Hasanuddin International… The post Indonesian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 runs off runway at Makassar airport…
August 22, 2026
Vaisala has won a 25 million euro contact for airport weather systems and equipment to modernise 14 Indonesian airports. Vaisala signed the original contract in 2024 with the Indonesian Agency for […]
Scientists warn that a massive volcanic eruption is coming that will cause chaos. Here's what we know: in 1815 the Indonesian volcano Tambora erupted…
August 21, 2026
Finnish meteorological technology company Vaisala says it expects to include a €25m (US$29m) award for airport weather systems in Indonesia in its orders received for the third quarter of 2026, now…
Lion Group has officially launched Batam Aero Engine (BAE) in Batam, marking a significant step in strengthening Indonesia’s domestic aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…
Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, expects to include in its third-quarter (3Q) 2026 order intake a contract worth 25…
August 20, 2026
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PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF), a member of the Garuda Indonesia Group, has completed the modernisation of the Indonesian Air Force’s C-130H Hercules aircraft, tail number…
Indonesia has strengthened its regional aircraft maintenance ecosystem with the launch of Adinin Visi Aeroteck – Visi Teknologi Dirgantara Inovasi, a new aircraft maintenance hangar established…
Regional aircraft maker ATR says Indonesia is well-suited for turboprop planes and the company has identified 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia that would be economically viable if served […]
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August 19, 2026
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Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (GMF) has completed the modernisation of an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules. The aircraft, A-1319, was formally handed over by GMF CEO Andi Fahrurrozi to…
Legacy C-130s form the backbone of Indonesia’s transport capabilities. Indonesian MRO firm GMF AeroAsia has completed upgrade work on a second Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport for the the…
Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has identified 209 new domestic air routes across Indonesia that it says would… The post ATR sees 16 million-passenger market in untapped…
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August 18, 2026
The Indonesian Air Force has acquired twelve Leonardo M-346 Block 20s. The first M-346s will be delivered to Jakarta in 2030. This will make Indonesia the 23rd M-346 operator, and the…
Aero Dili, the flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, plans to launch connections to Kupang, on the Indonesian side of the island of Timor, in 2027, announced the CEO of…
Aero Dili, the flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is set to start flights to Kupang, on the Indonesian side of Timor island, in 2027, announced the airline's chief executive…
August 17, 2026
Approval expands access to Chromalloy's FAA-approved PMA solutions to the Indonesian aviation market. Palm Beach Gardens, FL – August 14, 2026 - Chromalloy, a global leader in turbine engine…
