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from Bappenas. This resulted capacity passenger and cargo national security and defence
in a series of plans to have the amphibious aircraft, akin to the capabilities.
N219A’s first flight in August CN-235 or NC-295, or even
2024, obtaining national certifi- similar to Japan’s ShinMaywa By fully adopting
cation in 2025, and with market US 2 or China’s AVIC AG600
entry projected for 2026. to facilitate routine flight opera- amphibious aviation,
tions nationwide. This strategic Indonesia will be able

However, although the endeavour not only enhances to position itself as a
Indonesian government decided connectivity but also positions leader in innovation
to throw its full support for the the national aerospace industry
development, production and as a global contender, fostering and advancement in
adoption of the N219A, a lot innovation and technological this aviation sector.
more concerted efforts are advancement in the process.
imperative to elevate amphibious
aviation from a mere supplement Imagine a diversified portfolio This strategic step will signify a
commitment to strengthening
to a cornerstone of Indonesia’s of amphibious aircraft types
aviation landscape. This does catering to various needs, connectivity, promoting equitable
not only mean increasing the from frontier flights with 10 to development, and enhancing the
government order for 54 N219As 20-seat capacity to regional welfare of society on a broader
to match the real need for this transportation seating 80 to 120 scale. However, the realization
type of aircraft but also estab- passengers, search and rescue of these ambitious goals greatly
lishing a strategic vision to missions, medical evacuations, depends on full support from the
develop, produce and market and firefighting operations. In the government and other industry
bigger multi-engined amphibious military realm, the versatility of players and stakeholders. If this
aircraft to fill the role as men- amphibious aircraft lends itself to can be achieved, it can pave the
tioned earlier. various and vital missions such way for a future where Indonesia
as safeguarding Indonesia’s will be known as an example of
outer islands, conducting mari- progress and prosperity through
A progressive approach entails time patrols, and anti-submarine the widespread adoption of
the development of larger operations, thereby bolstering amphibious aviation.•

China’s AVIC AG600

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