October 24th, 2025
PTDI Secures Sale of Four N219 Aircraft to Bakamla
DESKJABAR – PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has confirmed the sale of four N219 aircraft units to the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla RI). PTDI presented the advantages of the N219 aircraft in relation to Bakamla’s operational needs, emphasizing its suitability and after-sales service support.
The N219 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with a 19-passenger capacity. It is designed for agile flight operations in remote and archipelagic maritime regions. The aircraft is available in civilian and military variants and can be customized according to user requirements.
Head of Bakamla RI, Vice Admiral Irvansyah, along with his delegation, visited PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and was welcomed by PTDI President Director, Gita Amperiawan, and PTDI Director of Production, Dena Hendriana, in Bandung on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The meeting was also attended by PTDI’s management team and the President Director of PT Nusantara Turbin dan Propulsi (PT NTP), Tarmizi Kemal Fasya Lubis, at the 9th-floor Paripurna Meeting Room, Nurtanio Building, PTDI Bandung.
The visit began with a presentation on PTDI’s company profile and its flagship products. This visit was part of efforts to follow up on the potential sale of four N219 aircraft configured as Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to support Bakamla RI’s national maritime surveillance operations.
The promotion of the N219 aircraft to Bakamla is supported by Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN/Bappenas). The N219 MSA variant features a full-option operational configuration, including a surveillance radar with a range of up to 160 nautical miles, capability to track over 200 targets, ship and oil spill detection systems, Anti-Jammer (ECCM) technology, and Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities.
The potential sale package also includes a complete sales package and fleet readiness support, covering Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, training, technical assistance, and technical publications for a planned five-year support period. Following the presentation and discussion session, the delegation had the opportunity to visit PTDI and PT NTP’s production facilities and hangars.
Source: https://deskjabar.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-1139741155/ptdi-yakinkan-penjualan-empat-pesawat-n219-kepada-bakamla