Singapore, Dec 3: In a historic move set to elevate Indonesia’s presence in the aviation sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been officially inked between PT Angkasa Pura I, the state-owned enterprise managing I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, and PT Inaro Tujuh Belas, organizers of the prestigious Bali International Airshow.
The MOU grants PT Inaro Tujuh Belas access to the hangar and south apron facilities of Ngurah Rai International Airport, marking it as the designated venue for the Bali International Airshow 2024.
This collaboration is poised to transform the event into a global spectacle, positioning Indonesia as a formidable player in the aerospace industry.
At the signing ceremony held on 28 November at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) South Apron of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, the General Manager of the airport, and Andy Wismarsyah, the President Director of PT Inaro Tujuh Belas, formalized the partnership.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Jodi Mahardi, the Deputy of Maritime and Energy Sovereignty Coordination from the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia, among other distinguished guests.
Wismarsyah expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “As we edge closer to the 2024 Bali International Airshow to be held in September 2024, this important milestone highlights a big step in the preparations for the event. This MOU also highlights great support for the airshow by various government bodies, including PT Angkasa Pura I.”
The collaborative effort for the Bali International Airshow 2024 extends across various Indonesian government entities, including the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of State-Owned Enterprise, the Indonesian Air Forces, and PT Angkasa Pura I.
Heryudhitiawan, in his remarks, emphasized the significance of the MOU, stating, “The MOU between PT Angkasa Pura I and PT Inaro Tujuh Belas becomes a momentum to ensure the readiness of the preparations for Bali International Airshow next year. We, as the airport manager, will ensure this event can happen smoothly alongside ongoing flight operations.”
The Bali International Airshow stands as Southeast Asia’s premier exposition for aerospace, aero technology, and defence, dedicated to propelling Indonesia to the forefront of the regional aerospace industry.
This event, hosted and supported by key government ministries and agencies, including PT Angkasa Pura I, is set to showcase Indonesia’s commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector.
The Bali International Airshow 2024, spanning a vast area of 85,000 sqm, will feature a static aircraft display covering over 70,000 sqm and an exhibition hall of approximately 14,000 sqm.
With over 300 participating companies, 100 hosted delegations from more than 35 countries and regions, and 10 country pavilions, the event promises to be a global rendezvous for aerospace innovation and collaboration.
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