As the Main Speaker of the Webinar, the Governor of Aceh Calls the Presence of the N-219 Airplane Very Important
21:30 WIB, 07 September 2021
Governor of Aceh, Ir. Nova Iriansyah, MT., gave a speech as a keynote Speaker at a Webinar with the theme "Utilizing N219 Aircraft for Local Governments through Improving Air Connectivity for Passengers and Logistics at Pioneer Airports" which took place at the Deputy Governor's Office House, Banda Aceh, Tuesday (7 /9/2021).
BANDA ACEH – Governor of Aceh Nova Iriansyah, became one of the keynote speakers in a webinar on the use of the N219 aircraft, for local governments through improving air connectivity for passengers and logistics at pioneer airports.
Webinar held by PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) was attended by several directors general of ministries/agencies, several governors and regents throughout Indonesia. Nova Iriansyah said the Aceh government was one of the regions that were interested in this domestically produced aircraft.
"With the awareness that there are many small islands, the Aceh Government has made a collaboration with PTDI," Nova said, Tuesday 7/9/2021. There are several other reasons besides being limited to the mode of transportation, why the N-219 aircraft is suitable for Aceh. The first is to meet the attitude of disaster preparedness. Where, Aceh is very prone to disasters. Half of Aceh's territory is on the Sumatran Fault and ends just below the city of Banda Aceh.
The existence of the Sumatran Fault is very dangerous because the potential for earthquakes is very large. Therefore, the presence of pilot aircraft is considered important to connect the city with the outermost areas in order to facilitate the distribution of aid, evacuation of medical emergencies and the delivery of medicines to various areas in Aceh.
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"The position of air transport through the presence of the N-219 is certainly important in fulfilling the attitude of disaster preparedness for us in Aceh," Nova said. Nova continued, there are areas in Aceh which are highlands including the Gayo highlands. Many economic commodities there. Nova views the N-219 aircraft type will make it easier to transport agricultural communities from the region. "With the support of (N-219) the world community can get the best community."
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Governor: This is a very important historical notch In addition, there is the potential for increasing tourism and culture, both in the highlands and coastal areas such as Simeulue and Pulau Banyak Aceh Singkil. The maritime panorama there, said Nova, is extraordinary.
Transportation to the area has been served by ferry. "We hope that with the presence of this PTDI aircraft, the route to Simeulue and Singkil will be smoother so that the pulse of tourism will be more passionate," said Nova. Not only transporting tourists, the presence of N-219 is of course also to bring superior products such as lobster from Simeulue.
Nova praised the N-219 aircraft as a tough engined aircraft and has a light weight. "Moreover, this is the work of the nation's children that we must support so that it is beneficial for the welfare of the citizens, especially those who live in the islands," he said. Therefore, the presence of N-219 is very worthy of appreciation. Moreover, the aircraft has obtained a flightworthiness certificate from the DKPPU of the Ministry of Transportation.
"This plane does not need a long runway and is very suitable for pioneering airports in Aceh," said Nova. Meanwhile, the President Director of PT. Dirgantara Indonesia, Elfien Goentoro, said that air connectivity is a big challenge for Indonesia to connect areas that are not yet connected, both by air transportation and other transportation.
Therefore, the presence of the N-219 with a capacity of 19 passengers is very important, especially for short-haul and pioneer flights. "The N-219 aircraft is the work of the nation's children, which has 44.66 percent domestic components," said Elfien.
Elfien said that the local government is one of the target markets for this aircraft. With the increase in regional development, especially in pioneer areas, for the sake of realizing a strong Indonesia and Indonesia growing. "This aircraft is a solution and an illustration for local governments and is the beginning of the revival of the Indonesian aerospace industry," said Elfien.
