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) and the 737-8.

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. The Lion Air Group is also the launch customer for the 737-9. Lion Air Group subsidiary Malindo Air took delivery of the first 737-8 in May 2017.

Today, the Lion Air Group, through its mainline Lion Air and its subsidiaries Malindo Air, Batik Air and Thai Lion, operate more than 180 Boeing airplanes, including the Next-Generation 737-800, 737-900ER and the 737-8.

Sriwijaya Air, the third-largest airline in Indonesia, operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737 Classic and Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The privately held airline took delivery of its first two all-new 737-900ERs in August 2015.

In 2014, the government of Indonesia took delivery of the country’s first-ever presidential plane, a Boeing Business Jet 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.

Boeing was awarded a contract to build Apache helicopters for Indonesia in 2015, and they were delivered in-country in late 2017 and in the first quarter of 2018. The Apache is the world’s leading multirole attack helicopter.

Fleet modernization along with maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance are key themes across the region, and Boeing sees opportunities for these capabilities in Indonesia. In 2023, Boeing and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding to share their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX to Indonesia. The F-15EX is an affordable, ready-now solution that brings unmatched speed, range and payload. Boeing’s Airborne Early Warning & Control and P-8 aircraft solutions encompass long-range maritime reconnaissance capability.

Boeing continues to see the relevance for CH-47 Chinook to aid in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, search and rescue, and general mobility needs across remote islands and ocean territories in the region.

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

Aligned with the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision, Boeing recognizes the importance of aerospace in economic development and fostering the industry’s sustainable growth.

Boeing’s suppliers in Indonesia manufacture components to support commercial airplane production. Boeing aims to cultivate the next generation of aerospace talent in the country by investing in STEM education and development of technical skills among young adults through its community initiatives in Indonesia.