PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIROD Sdn. Bhd. (AIROD), at the ongoing show to explore collaboration opportunities on N219 programme. AIROD is a leading aviation MRO center in Malaysia and the company will team...
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PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIROD Sdn. Bhd. (AIROD), at the ongoing show to explore collaboration opportunities on N219 programme.
AIROD is a leading aviation MRO center in Malaysia and the company will team up with PTDI to explore potential synergies in several strategic areas of marketing and sales of N219 aircraft produced by PTDI in Malaysia territory and to establish, develop and formalize the N219 MRO cooperation in Malaysia.
“PTDI is pleased to partner with AIROD to bring the best possible experience and service to the N219 aircraft, enhancing our complementary strengths and market presence in Malaysia territory. N219 is an aircraft that fully designed and developed by Indonesian engineers and I believe we all are proud to say that N219 also belongs to the ASEAN countries as a part of the Southeast Asia indigenous aircraft product. And this event marks our important milestone for N219 entering a global market,” said Gita Amperiawan, President Director at PTDI.
As part of the MoU, PTDI and AIROD will collaborate to explore a broad scope of the N219 MRO center establishment in Malaysia to maintain the airworthiness and longevity of the aircraft.
The N219 – PTDI’s new product, that has obtained a Type Certificate (TC) issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation Indonesia. With its capability in short take-off and landing, N219 is suitable to be operated in remote and mountainous areas in low operating/maintenance cost. The N219 is a highly versatile aircraft that can be customized with various missions and configurations such as passenger/VIP/cargo/troop transport, medical evacuation or even amphibious.
At the LIMA 2023 PTDI showcase its industry leading portfolio of defense products CN235, NC212i, commercial product N219 and support services by highlighting capabilities in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Aerostructure. This biennial event is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) respectively from 23rd until 27th May 2023. PT Dirgantara Indonesia was established in August 1976 and has delivered more than 460 aircraft to customers globally.
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