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Indonesia

Boeing and Indonesia have worked in partnership for 77 years to support the development of aerospace and defense capabilities in the country. Today, Boeing’s presence in Indonesia covers commercial aviation, defense, commercial satellites, supply chain, academia partnerships and talent development efforts across the local industry. Boeing’s relationship with the Republic of Indonesia dates to 1949 when Garuda Indonesia, the country’s national carrier, began operations flying special transports with a Douglas DC-3.

Boeing’s commercial airplanes serve as a backbone for the country’s airlines. Alongside two Commercial Airplanes field services offices in Jakarta, and an office at Semarag, Boeing inaugurated its new corporate office in Jakarta in May 2023. Boeing’s investments in Indonesia have helped grow the local aerospace sector, creating jobs and driving innovation.

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In numbers

500+

commercial airplanes ordered by Indonesian customers to date

30

Defence and Space platforms delivered

~50

employees in Indonesia. 180 Boeing Indonesia Association employees

5

suppliers producing parts for commercial airplane programs

$9.7M

in charitable contributions to 29 grantees

11

in-country university partners

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Commercial Airplanes

Boeing supports Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector with the most innovative and fuel-efficient airplanes. Garuda Indonesia, throughout its history, has ordered more than 150 Boeing airplanes. During a time of growth and expansion in the 1960s, Garuda took delivery of Douglas DC-8 jets, followed by the introduction of the DC-9, DC-10, and 747-200 in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, Garuda Indonesia operates a mixed fleet that includes Next-Generation 737-800s and 777-300ERs (Extended Range).  

The Lion Air Group began operations in June 2000 with a leased 737-200 and is today the largest domestic operator in Indonesia. The privately-owned company was the 737-900ER launch customer and received the world’s first 737-900ER in April 2007. Today the Lion Air Group and its subsidiaries, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia and Thai Lion Air, have expanded its operations across the region, with a growing fleet that includes the 737 MAX family.

The Boeing 737 plays a unique role in operating across different environments in the vast landscape of Indonesia and forms the fleet backbone of a number of Indonesian airline operators including AIRFAST Indonesia, BBN Airlines Indonesia and Sriwijaya Air.  In 2014, the government of Indonesia took delivery of the country’s first-ever presidential plane, a Boeing Business Jet 2 (BBJ 2). With a range of more than 5,600 nautical miles (10,400 kilometers), the airplane enables government officials to comfortably and securely complete cross-continental trips.

 

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Defense, Space & Security

Boeing was awarded a contract to build eight Apache helicopters for Indonesia that was delivered since 2017. The Apache is the world’s leading multi-role attack helicopter.

In May 2026, PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN)’s Satelit Nusantara Lima (SNL) communications satellite officially entered its operational phase. Built on Boeing’s proven 720MP platform, SNL will deliver more than 160Gbps across Indonesia’s vast archipelago and neighboring Southeast Asian countries.

Global Services

Customers in Indonesia use a variety of Global Services solutions to support and maintain their fleets and platforms. Digital solutions including Airplane Health Management, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and flight deck solutions help optimize aircraft performance and increase efficiency. Access to Global Services’ supply chain footprint for spare parts, chemicals and other service needs ensures materials are readily available.

In 2026, Airfast Indonesia has signed an agreement for Boeing’s 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange Program, guaranteeing access to landing gear for its two 737-8 airplanes

Sustainable Aviation

Southeast Asia’s feedstocks can supply approximately 12% of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand to meet the commercial aviation industry’s net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing. Indonesia ranks top 2 in ASEAN with the largest SAF production potential based on feedstock availability.

Boeing serves on the National SAF Development Team and actively contributes to SAF industry development in partnership with PT Pertamina, Institut Teknologi Bandung, and the local government.

Community Engagement

Through impactful community investments and dedicated employee engagement, Boeing and its employees support innovative partnerships and programs that align with the company’s strategic objectives worldwide.

Learn more about Boeing’s global engagement strategy

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