Ministry of Transport Confirms PT Indonesia Airlines Holding Not Yet Authorised to Operate
JAKARTA — The Ministry of Transport, through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has stated that PT Indonesia Airlines Holding is not yet permitted to operate as an airline. This is due to the company's Standard Certificate status remaining unverified within the national licensing system.
The statement was made directly by Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa, who confirmed that the company still has a number of administrative and technical deficiencies, including the failure to submit a mandatory five-year Business Plan as required by regulations.
"Unverified status means the process is not yet complete. There is no operational certainty until all stages have been fulfilled in accordance with the provisions," said Lukman in an official press release on Friday (18 July 2025).
Basic Requirements Not Yet Met: Business Plan and Fleet Ownership
Referring to Government Regulation Number 28 of 2025, every air transport business entity is required to hold a Business Identification Number (NIB) and a verified Standard Certificate as minimum requirements before applying for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) certification.
Lukman explained that the mandatory business plan must include detailed information on fleet ownership or control, planned flight routes, human resources structure and readiness, and the company's financial capacity.
"For scheduled commercial services, the company must own at least one aircraft and control two others. If applying for two types of service, the fleet size must be adjusted accordingly," Lukman continued.
Clarification: No Legal Basis for Operations
Lukman stressed that public information suggesting Indonesia Airlines has commenced operations is incorrect and misleading. To date, no official licence application has been submitted under the name PT Indonesia Airlines Holding, either through the OSS system or SIPTAU.
"There is no verifiable legal basis. Therefore, claims that Indonesia Airlines is already operating constitute invalid information," he said.
Ministry of Transport Commitment: Transparency and Safety Are Priorities
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation emphasised that the air transport licensing process is not merely administrative but also forms part of aviation safety oversight and overall operational readiness.
"The Ministry of Transport remains open to initiatives for establishing new airlines, provided all procedures are followed transparently and in accordance with regulations. Clarity of information is essential to maintaining public trust and the investment climate in the national aviation sector," Lukman concluded.
The statement was made directly by Director General of Civil Aviation Lukman F. Laisa, who confirmed that the company still has a number of administrative and technical deficiencies, including the failure to submit a mandatory five-year Business Plan as required by regulations.
"Unverified status means the process is not yet complete. There is no operational certainty until all stages have been fulfilled in accordance with the provisions," said Lukman in an official press release on Friday (18 July 2025).
Basic Requirements Not Yet Met: Business Plan and Fleet Ownership
Referring to Government Regulation Number 28 of 2025, every air transport business entity is required to hold a Business Identification Number (NIB) and a verified Standard Certificate as minimum requirements before applying for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) certification.
Lukman explained that the mandatory business plan must include detailed information on fleet ownership or control, planned flight routes, human resources structure and readiness, and the company's financial capacity.
"For scheduled commercial services, the company must own at least one aircraft and control two others. If applying for two types of service, the fleet size must be adjusted accordingly," Lukman continued.
Clarification: No Legal Basis for Operations
Lukman stressed that public information suggesting Indonesia Airlines has commenced operations is incorrect and misleading. To date, no official licence application has been submitted under the name PT Indonesia Airlines Holding, either through the OSS system or SIPTAU.
"There is no verifiable legal basis. Therefore, claims that Indonesia Airlines is already operating constitute invalid information," he said.
Ministry of Transport Commitment: Transparency and Safety Are Priorities
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation emphasised that the air transport licensing process is not merely administrative but also forms part of aviation safety oversight and overall operational readiness.
"The Ministry of Transport remains open to initiatives for establishing new airlines, provided all procedures are followed transparently and in accordance with regulations. Clarity of information is essential to maintaining public trust and the investment climate in the national aviation sector," Lukman concluded.