Sentani Airport.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has identified six airports across the archipelago to develop into maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hubs, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s aviation ecosystem and match the capabilities of its Southeast Asian peers.
According to the Jakarta Globe, Director of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations Sokhib Al Rokhman said the selected airports are Batam, Kertajati and Budiarto Curug in western Indonesia, Makassar in central Indonesia and Timika and Sentani in the east.
“Indonesia has significant potential to rival other countries, given its strategic geographic position and strong domestic demand for aircraft maintenance services,” Rokhman said, adding that the initiative aims to build an integrated and self-sufficient national MRO ecosystem.
He noted that the airports could adopt a model like Malaysia’s Subang Airport, which has been designated a special economic zone for aviation-related industries, offering business incentives and regulatory advantages.
Most of Indonesia’s existing MRO activities center in Jakarta, led by GMF AeroAsia, and in Batam, where Lion Air Group operates Batam Aero Technic. Bandung, home to aerospace manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), was not among the selected sites, likely due to limited land for expansion.
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