The Indonesian Air Force has ordered 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to support transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. The contract was signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia and includes an option for additional aircraft, as well as ground support equipment, spare parts, training and technical assistance from Pilatus Aircraft.
The PC-24 was selected for its operational flexibility. It is certified for single-pilot operations, features a cargo door and can operate from short and unpaved runways. These characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of missions, including IFR training, transport and liaison duties, while improving access across Indonesia’s dispersed geography.
In parallel, a letter of intent has been signed for the acquisition of 24 Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainers. The package would include ground-based training systems, spare parts, support equipment and technical assistance, pointing to a broader expansion of the training system.
The PC-24 acquisition is confirmed, while the PC-21 programme remains subject to further negotiations. Together, they indicate a structured approach to training and transport, aligned with the operational demands of a country composed of thousands of islands.
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