Ministry of Transport aligns aviation regulations with global standards
The Ministry of Transport (Kemenhub) is continuing to align national aviation regulations with international standards to ensure that Indonesian flight operations meet globally applicable safety and security aspects.
Agustinus Budi Hartono, Director of Air Transport at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, stated that regulatory harmonisation is a vital step in strengthening national aviation governance to international standards. “National regulations are being aligned with international-level standards to ensure Indonesia’s flight operations meet global aviation safety and security standards,” Agustinus said during the launch of the Indonesia Aviation Outlook 2024 book in Jakarta on Wednesday.
According to Agustinus, this alignment is being undertaken so that all aviation activities in Indonesia can meet the safety and security requirements set by international aviation bodies. He explained that the aviation sector is characterised by cross-regional and cross-border operations, necessitating rules that are consistent with global standards to support safe operations.
The Ministry of Transport considers the alignment of regulations with international standards to be a crucial factor in maintaining the credibility and competitiveness of the Indonesian aviation industry on the world stage. As part of these efforts, the government is also preparing for various requirements ahead of an audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Agustinus noted that Indonesia is expected to face an ICAO audit in late 2026 or early 2027, meaning all stakeholders must enhance their overall readiness. He emphasised that support from all airline operators under the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) is essential to help meet the various assessment aspects of the audit.
He acknowledged that several challenges remain in addressing audit protocols, particularly regarding national aviation sector regulations and legislative provisions. A primary focus is the need to refine Aviation Law Number 1 of 2009 to ensure it is more closely aligned with international standards and recommendations.
Nevertheless, the Ministry of Transport remains optimistic that support from all stakeholders will ensure the ICAO audit proceeds smoothly and yields positive results for Indonesia. Agustinus emphasised that regulation is not merely a collection of administrative rules, but a vital instrument for building a safety culture, improving service quality, and strengthening public trust. He added that compliance with regulations is a shared responsibility among regulators, airlines, airport operators, air navigation providers, and all personnel involved in operations, noting that compliance is an integral part of the safety culture that must be embedded in all aviation activities.