Indonesia has officially introduced its first aviation leasing\ninvestment platform, known as the Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund. This\ninitiative represents a strategic collaboration between Danantara\nInvestment Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, and Mandiri Investment\nManagement.<\/p>\n
Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer of Danantara Indonesia,\nstated that this partnership marks Indonesia\u2019s significant participation\nin the global aviation financing ecosystem. The initial portfolio value\nof the platform is estimated at around US$800 million or the equivalent\nof Rp13.53 trillion, based on an exchange rate of Rp16,916 per US\ndollar, as reported by Detik Finance.<\/p>\n
Pandu explained that through its role as a lead partner alongside\nSMBC Aviation Capital and Mandiri Investment Management, Danantara\nIndonesia is not only investing in a world-class platform promising\noptimal returns but also building essential strategic capacity for\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
The Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund will be jointly managed by Mandiri\nInvestment Management and SMBC Aviation Capital. This cooperation\nagreement integrates Mandiri Investment Management\u2019s capabilities in\ndesigning investment platform structures with SMBC Aviation Capital\u2019s\ndeep operational expertise in the aviation leasing sector.<\/p>\n
As part of the agreement, SMBC Aviation Capital will be responsible\nfor operational services and aircraft leasing management for the Mandiri\nAviation Leasing Fund. This step also aims to strengthen the long-term\ncapabilities of the aviation leasing business in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Barry Flannery, Chief Commercial Officer of SMBC Aviation Capital,\nwelcomed this strategic partnership. He stated that the collaboration\nwill drive progress in Indonesia\u2019s aviation ecosystem both domestically\nand internationally. He hopes that close cooperation with Mandiri and\nDanantara will support sustainable growth, innovation, and collaboration\nacross the sector.<\/p>\n
In the long term, Pandu Sjahrir also hopes that this platform will\nsupport the expansion of Danantara Investment Management into related\nglobal assets. Additionally, it is expected to provide optimal returns\nadjusted for risk to investors, while positioning Indonesia within the\nglobal value chain of the aviation leasing industry.<\/p>\n
This partnership also serves as a foundation for broader economic\ncooperation between Indonesia and Japan. It opens up various\nopportunities for sustainable cross-border investments between the SMBC\nGroup and Danantara Indonesia.<\/p>\n
In addition to the Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund, 10 Memorandums of\nUnderstanding (MoUs) and other strategic cooperation agreements have\nbeen agreed upon between Indonesian and Japanese business actors at the\nIndonesia-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo on 30 March 2026. These\nagreements are valued at a total of US$23.63 billion or approximately\nRp401.71 trillion, as reported by Metrotvnews.com.<\/p>\n
These agreements cover various sectors, from the development of\ndownstream projects based on clean energy, such as methanol production\nfrom carbon emissions, exploration and development in the oil and gas\nsector, to geothermal energy development. Additionally, focus is placed\non strengthening inclusive financial ecosystems and strategic\ninvestments.<\/p>\n
Rosan Roeslani, CEO of Danantara, highlighted the importance of the\npartnership with SMBC, including SMBC Aviation Leasing and SMBC Bank,\neach worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He also mentioned funding of\naround Rp5 trillion or US$300 million from SMBC Bank for Pegadaian, as\nreported by Kumparan.<\/p>\n
The Abadi Gas Field project in the Masela Block, involving PT\nPertamina (Persero) and INPEX, has an initial investment value of\nUS$20.9 billion. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil\nLahadalia, stated that this value has the potential to increase amid\nglobal geopolitical uncertainties.<\/p>\n
Other collaborations include the Indonesia-Japan Strategic Beauty\nPartnership between PT Nose Herbal Indo and 2Way World with an\ninvestment value of US$500 million, as well as the Hululais Geothermal\nPower Plant Project between the Indonesian Government and JICA. These\ninitiatives demonstrate the commitment of both countries to supporting\nIndonesia\u2019s more modern, competitive, and sustainable economic\ntransformation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-launches-first-aviation-leasing-investment-platform-worth-us-800-million-1775098322", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }