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| PT DI (Dirgantara Indonesia) | |
|---|---|
| Name | PT DI (Dirgantara Indonesia) |
| Native name | PT Dirgantara Indonesia |
| Type | State-owned enterprise |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder | Sukarno? |
| Headquarters | Bandung |
| Products | Aircraft, aero structures, maintenance |
| Owner | Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises |
| Num employees | ~2,000 |
PT DI (Dirgantara Indonesia) PT DI (Dirgantara Indonesia) is an Indonesian aerospace manufacturer and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider based in Bandung, West Java. The company traces its lineage to state initiatives and foreign collaborations during the post‑colonial period and has produced transport, trainer, and light attack aircraft as well as components for international programs. PT DI has engaged with regional air arms, civil airlines, global suppliers, and academic institutions across Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, and beyond.
PT DI originates from earlier Indonesian aircraft workshops and factory projects established during the late Sukarno era and subsequent reorganizations under Suharto. Early ties included technical assistance and designs influenced by firms and entities such as Fokker, Lockheed, Hawker Siddeley, Fiat and state actors. During the 1970s and 1980s the company consolidated production capacity, cooperating with institutions like LAPAN (National Institute of Aeronautics and Space) and Indonesian Air Force procurement branches. In the 1990s and 2000s PT DI pursued indigenous designs while participating in licensed manufacture for companies such as Airbus, Boeing, and ATR. Post‑2000 strategic partnerships and modernization programs involved ministries like the Ministry of Defense and oversight by the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises.
PT DI’s portfolio spans aircraft types and aerostructures. Notable indigenous and locally produced types have included turboprop transports, basic trainers, and light attack variants developed with input from research bodies such as ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology) and Universitas Gadjah Mada. The company provides MRO services used by carriers and operators including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, and regional militaries like the Indonesian Army and Indonesian Navy. PT DI also supplies components and assemblies for global primes including Airbus Helicopters, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Saab through industrial supply chains involving firms like PT PAL Indonesia and PT Pindad.
Research and development at PT DI involves collaborations with institutions such as LAPAN, BPPT (Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology), Institut Teknologi Bandung, and international partners like CSIRO and European research centers. Development programs have explored composite materials, avionics suites sourced from firms like Honeywell, Garmin, and Thales, propulsion integration with companies like General Electric and Honeywell Aerospace, and unmanned systems influenced by trends from Israel Aerospace Industries, Turkish Aerospace Industries, and Embention. Innovation projects frequently interface with funding or technical assistance from Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and bilateral arrangements with nations such as Australia, Japan, and France.
Facilities are concentrated at the Husein Sastranegara International Airport complex in Bandung, with hangars, assembly lines, and testing areas that have hosted airframes for inspection and final assembly. PT DI’s infrastructure includes machine shops, composite layup areas, fatigue test rigs, and avionics labs compatible with standards set by regulatory bodies like FAA, EASA, and local authorities. The company’s supply chain includes local suppliers in industrial corridors around Surabaya, Jakarta, and Banten, and industrial partners such as PT LEN Industri, PT Dirgantara Aero, and regional OEMs.
On the military side, PT DI has produced trainers and light transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force, Indonesian Navy, and regional partners in Malaysia and Brunei. Models and projects have been presented at airshows including Paris Air Show, Singapore Airshow, and Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. Civil programs encompass commuter aircraft for regional operators, retrofit and conversion programs for turboprops, and support contracts with entities like PT Angkasa Pura and state utility providers. Exported platforms and negotiated sales have engaged defense ministries and procurement agencies across Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.
PT DI has engaged in licensing, subcontracting, and joint ventures with global aerospace corporations including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Embraer, Pilatus, and parts suppliers such as Spirit AeroSystems and GKN. Export efforts have targeted markets in ASEAN, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America with involvement from export credit agencies and diplomatic missions from Indonesia. Collaborative research and co-production have linked PT DI with educational institutions like Monash University, National University of Singapore, and government agencies from Japan and South Korea to facilitate technology transfer and offset arrangements.
As a state enterprise, the company’s ownership and governance link to the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (Indonesia), with oversight structures common to other Indonesian firms such as PT PAL Indonesia, PT Pindad, PT LEN Industri, and PT Pertamina (Persero). Corporate governance and procurement interact with regulatory bodies including DGCA Indonesia and defense procurement legal frameworks overseen by ministries like the Ministry of Defense (Indonesia) and parliamentary committees. Board-level appointments historically reflect coordination among national economic, industrial, and defense stakeholders.
PT DI operates under civil and military airworthiness regimes, interfacing with DGCA Indonesia, FAA, and EASA standards for manufacturing and MRO approvals. Safety records, incident investigations, and airworthiness directives have involved national accident investigators such as the KNKT and international liaison with agencies like the NTSB for cross‑border matters. Compliance programs reference international quality standards observed by firms like ISO and industry audit practices used by primes including Airbus and Boeing.
Category:Aerospace companies of Indonesia