Spur Aerospace Business, PTDI Signs MoU with Airbus
Belitung, CNBC Indonesia - PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) or PTDI signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus on cooperation in improving the
aerostructure business as well as
maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
The cooperation was signed in a series of G20 Development Ministerial Meeting Side Event with the theme "Harnessing the Ecosystem of Aerospace Industry in Indonesia", Wednesday (7/9/2022).
Representing Airbus are Head of Asia-Pacific for Airbus Defence and Space, Johan Pelissier, and Head of Asia-Pacific for Airbus Helicopters, Vincent Dubrule. Meanwhile, PTDI is represented by Gita Amperiawan as President Director.
The signing was witnessed directly by the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas Suharso Monoarfa and the French Minister of State for Development and International Partnership Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
"I welcome this collaboration between PTDI and Airbus as a sign of capacity expansion within the framework of global collaboration. This Memorandum of Understanding is expected to further advance the cooperation between the two companies, while increasing the participation of the Indonesian aerospace industry in the global aerospace industry value chain. We hope that this will also trigger new collaborations in the future," said Suharso.
Similarly, Gita assessed that the signing of this MoU would encourage the improvement of PTDI's
aerostructure business competence and value which is estimated to reach US$ 500 million in the next 10 years. With this collaboration, PTDI is also expected to increase its role in developing the domestic industrial ecosystem.
"Airbus is a strong strategic partner that can contribute to PTDI's transformation to become a major player in the aviation industry in the region. By combining the competencies of their respective industries, we believe this MoU will maintain and strengthen the strategic cooperation between PTDI and Airbus that has been established for a long time," he said.
Gita explained that the N219 aircraft has also met the domestic component level (TKDN) of 44.69%. The N219 aircraft has also bagged certification from the Ministry of Industry.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) atau PTDI menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MoU) dengan Airbus.
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