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PTDI Partners with Batam Aero Technic to Synergize in the Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Industry

DESKJABAR - PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has established a collaboration with Batam Aero Technic (BAT) in utilizing resources to support aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities. The collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the Plenary Meeting Room, Nurtanio Building, 9th Floor, PTDI Bandung, by the Director of Commerce, Technology & Development of PTDI, Moh Arif Faisal and the Director of BAT, Capt. Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi, Friday, April 10, 2026. Through this agreement, PTDI and BAT will explore collaboration in utilizing and fulfilling needs related to aircraft maintenance and repair activities, by optimizing the resources owned by each party. This collaboration is also part of PTDI's efforts to capture growth opportunities in the aircraft after-sales service market that continues to grow, while strengthening PTDI's position in the aerospace industry value chain. PTDI as a national aerospace industry has capabilities that include design, testing, production, to maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft, which is also an Authorized Maintenance Organization (AMO) that has the ability to support MRO activities by providing technical personnel, maintenance facilities, equipment, and various other supporting facilities. Meanwhile, BAT with certification from the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA) Number 145D-914 and a number of other certifications from abroad has the capability to carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs according to applicable safety and quality standards. In addition, BAT has also been trusted by various operators as a primary partner in aircraft maintenance, with full responsibility for managing fleet maintenance as a whole.

BAT believes that human resources are a key element in this industry. Through collaboration with PTDI, we see a significant opportunity to develop a workforce that is not only technically proficient, but also understands import and export mechanisms, and is adaptable to technological developments, including digitalization, artificial intelligence, and robotics-based processes. BAT is also ready to partner with PTDI to absorb the best graduates from its training programs," said Capt. Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi.

PTDI, through its Training Center, is certified as an Authorized Maintenance Training Organization (AMTO) and conducts various training programs in aircraft maintenance, including plans for basic certification training. In this regard, BAT has the potential to become an industry partner that can absorb these graduates.

PTDI's Director of Commerce, Technology & Development, Moh Arif Faisal, stated that this collaboration is a strategic step in strengthening PTDI's MRO service capabilities and opening up opportunities for future business expansion. "This collaboration not only focuses on utilizing each party's resources, but also forms part of PTDI's efforts to increase competitiveness in the after-sales service sector. We see strong potential for synergy, both in terms of technical capabilities, human resource development, and market opportunities that can be developed together," he said.

This collaboration also provides added value in terms of industrial efficiency and future economic opportunities. By optimizing domestic resources, MRO service needs can be met more quickly and competitively. Furthermore, this synergy opens up job creation, improves the competency of the national workforce, and strengthens the aerospace industry supply chain, which has a direct impact on sustainable business growth. ***

Source: https://deskjabar.pikiran-rakyat.com/ekbis/pr-11310131925/ptdi-gandeng-batam-aero-technic-bersinergi-industri-perawatan-dan-perbaikan-pesawat