August 26th, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff Inaugurates Nurtanio Building at PT Dirgantara Indonesia's 49th Anniversary Celebration
Indonesian Air Force. Bandung. Commander of the Indonesian Air Force Materiel Maintenance Command (Dankoharmatau), Air Marshal Ir. Suryanto, attended the 49th anniversary celebration of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) which took place at the company complex, Husein Sastranegara Air Base, Bandung, Saturday (8/23/2025). The event was also attended by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Kasau), Air Marshal M. Tonny Harjono, S.E., M.M., along with a number of high-ranking Indonesian Air Force officials and other invited guests.
Since early morning, officials and guests began arriving to participate in a series of events themed around unity and innovation in aerospace. The warm atmosphere intensified when the Chief of Staff, together with PT DI leaders, arrived at the main field, where the flag-raising ceremony marked the start of the “Run Tain Ment” race, which also involved the extended PT DI family.
After the competition, officials held a refreshment session at the PT DI GMP Building, which was one of the centers of activity during this celebration. At the same location, a marching band parade provided lively entertainment and attracted all the invited guests.
A historic moment occurred at 08:21 a.m. Western Indonesian Time when the President Director of PT DI, Mr. Gita, inaugurated the renaming of the Management Center Building (GMP) to the Nurtanio Building, as a form of respect for the pioneer of the Indonesian aerospace industry, Air Vice Marshal Nurtanio Pringgoadisuryo. The inauguration was witnessed directly by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commander of the Air Force Strategic Command, and other high-ranking officials.
“The change of name of this building is not just a symbol, but a reminder for all PT DI employees to continue to innovate and maintain the spirit of aerospace that has been inherited from Nurtanio,” said the President Director in his speech.
The series of events continued with a meeting on the main stage, where the Air Force Chief of Staff and PT DI leaders expressed their appreciation for the company's significant contribution in supporting the independence of the national defense industry. The Air Force Chief of Staff emphasized the importance of synergy between PT DI and the Indonesian Air Force to strengthen defense equipment capabilities in facing future challenges.
The celebration of PT DI's 49th anniversary this time became a strategic momentum to strengthen national aerospace industry collaboration, while also affirming a shared commitment to building a strong, modern, and globally competitive air defense force. (Penkoharmatau).
Source: https://tni-au.mil.id/berita/detail/kasau-resmikan-gedung-nurtanio-di-perayaan-hut-ke-49-pt-dirgantara-indonesia