The airshow is set to position Indonesia as a leader in the region’s aviation sector. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/wajan
Indonesia has successfully organised the Bali International Airshow 2024 for the first time in 30 years.
The Bali International Airshow 2024 was hosted by Coordinating
Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, the Ministry of
Transportation, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU), and supported by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative
Economy, AirNav Indonesia, and Angkasa Pura Airports.
Held at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali from 18-21
September, the event attracted participation from defence officials,
ministers and industry leaders hailing from over 20 countries including
the US, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the
Philippines.
Over 100 participating companies visited the 78,000sqm event space,
complete with a static aircraft display area covering more than
70,000sqm and an exhibition hall spanning approximately 8,000sqm.
“The Bali International Airshow demonstrates our fortitude to compete
and become a prominent global player in the aerospace industry,” said
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Indonesia’s coordinating minister of maritime
affairs and investment.
“The enhancement of Indonesia’s aerospace sectors is imperative for
the future of Indonesia. This is not merely a strategic necessity, but
the pivotal driver of our nation’s economy and social progress.”
Moving forward, the Bali International Airshow has been announced to
become a biennial event in Indonesia, and will take place every odd
year. This comes after the signing of a Letter of Intent between
Indonesia’s key ministries and PT Inaro Tujuh Belas, solidifying their
commitment to collaboration across the aviation and defence industries.