Indonesia to Establish Six Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Hubs Nationwide
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has announced plans to develop six integrated aircraft maintenance centers, known as Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), strategically located across the country.
“We plan to build the AMO centers in six locations,” said Sokhib Al Rokhman, Director of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations, following the 2025 Indonesia Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Summit (IMROS) held in Jakarta on Tuesday.
The centers will be established in Batam, Kertajati, and Budiarto Curug Airport in western Indonesia; Makassar in central Indonesia; and Timika and Sentani in the eastern region.
Rokhman explained that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to transform Indonesia’s aviation industry, aiming for greater independence and operational efficiency. “This is our grand design to realize an integrated aircraft maintenance ecosystem,” he said.
The six AMO hubs are expected to compete with leading regional centers such as Seletar in Singapore, Subang Aerospace Park in Malaysia, Don Mueang in Thailand, and U-Tapao in Vietnam.
Indonesia plans to adopt a development model similar to Malaysia’s Subang Airport, which has been designated a special economic zone. “We will implement similar measures in Kertajati and Budiarto Curug to ensure the availability of a leading MRO area capable of competing regionally and globally,” Rokhman added.
Development in Batam is already underway with investment from the Lion Group through Batam Aero Technic (BAT), while Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) is expected to follow. Meanwhile, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has committed to accelerating land preparation for the MRO zones in Kertajati and Budiarto Curug.
Construction of the centers will be financed through non-state budget investments, using a collaborative scheme between the government and both domestic and international aircraft maintenance industry players. “The government will provide land and basic infrastructure, while the private sector will invest in the facilities through joint ventures with global manufacturers,” Rokhman said.
The initiative is also expected to foster strategic partnerships, such as Boeing with GMF or Airbus with local firms, models already implemented in Singapore and Thailand.
The AMO centers in Timika and Sentani will focus on servicing small aircraft, including the Cessna Caravan and Pilatus, which are essential for operations in eastern Indonesia.
