Garuda Indonesia has announced a major fleet expansion plan aiming to add up to 120 aircraft over the next five years. This bold move is part of the airline’s strategy to reclaim dominance in the domestic aviation market, with a target of achieving 50% market share across Indonesia.
Boeing has reached a tentative non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), aiming to resolve a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal B737 MAX crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The proposed agreement would prevent a 23 June 2025 trial, avoiding prolonged legal exposure for the aerospace giant.
Lion Air, one of Indonesia’s largest low-cost carriers, has selected StandardAero, a leading independent MRO provider, to deliver maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its CFM56-7B engine fleet. These engines power the airline’s large fleet of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has officially welcomed Lion Air Indonesia as its newest member, marking an expansion in regional representation. This membership brings Lion Air into closer collaboration with other prominent Asia-Pacific carriers, focusing on promoting growth and development within the region’s aviation sector.
The Indonesian government is reportedly evaluating a change in leadership at Garuda Indonesia, as part of an initiative to enhance the airline’s profitability and support its growth ambitions. Current CEO Irfan Setiaputra may be replaced in a strategic move to position Garuda for a more financially stable and competitive future. Leading candidates for the position…
