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Boeing and Indonesian Universities Collaborate to Advance Aerospace Education

  • Agreement with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) for curriculum assessment, technical training and mentorship

BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 20, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two of Indonesia's leading universities, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), to enhance aerospace and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country.

Zaid Alami, managing director of Boeing Indonesia, said, “Our collaboration with ITB and ITS represents a significant milestone in strengthening the talent pipeline for Indonesia’s aerospace industry through industry-academia collaborations. We are committed to working with Indonesia’s universities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving aerospace sector in Indonesia.”

Boeing has been present in Indonesia since 1949 when Garuda Indonesia, the country’s national carrier, began operations flying special transports with a Douglas DC-3. Today, Boeing’s presence in Indonesia covers commercial aviation, defense, commercial satellites, supply chain, technical training, university collaborations and community impact initiatives across the local industry. Boeing investments in Indonesia have helped grow the local aerospace sector, creating jobs and driving innovation.

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