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The MoU signing between PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Embraer, carried out by PTDI President Director Gita Amperiawan and Deputy President of Marketing of Embraer Commercial Aviation, Rodrigo Silva e Souza, on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil on Sunday (November 17, 2024). (ANTARA/HO-PTDI/rst) - 

VOInews, Brazil : State-owned aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Brazilian aerospace company Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration in the commercial aviation industry.

"As Indonesia's leading aerospace manufacturer, PTDI is ambitious on the development of this industry in the country," PTDI President Director Gita Amperiawan noted in a statement from his office on Monday.

He elaborated that under the MoU, the two parties will conduct a joint study to evaluate opportunities for cooperation in the commercial aviation sector, especially in the fields of engineering and aeronautical structures.

Amperiawan added that the framework of this cooperation is based on strict commercial and technical standards, ensuring alignment with best practices in the industry and business objectives.

He affirmed that both companies are committed to exploring opportunities with added value while maintaining the highest quality and performance standards in aerospace manufacturing.

He noted that this agreement is important to strengthen aerospace collaboration between Brazil and Indonesia and encourage technological innovation and industrial partnerships between developing countries.

"We are looking forward to leveraging Embraer's 55 years of experience and expertise to enhance our capabilities, especially in the commercial aviation sector," he remarked.

Meanwhile, Vice President of Marketing of Embraer Rodrigo Silva e Souza also expressed his enthusiasm for the relationship established with PTDI, considering that Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.

The relationship is an opportunity to combine the expertise of both parties, enhance Indonesia's aerospace capabilities, and expand air connectivity in the country, he revealed.

The MoU was inked at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum led by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil.

Currently, the Indonesian Air Force operates an A-29 Super Tucano fleet produced by Embraer.

There is also an Embraer business jet in Indonesia through PT Wira Jasa Angkasa (WJA) as the official service center for Embraer Executive Jets in Indonesia//Antara-VOI

KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, part of the 2024 Pacific Port Visit Task Force, docked in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday (November 17, 2024). (ANTARA/HO-Indonesian Navy/rst) - 

VOInews, Papua New Guinea : Indonesian warship dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991 (WSH-911), as part of the 2024 Pacific Port Visit Task Force, docked at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for its humanitarian mission until November 19, 2024.

Head of Information Service of Fleet Command III, Lieutenant Colonel Ajik Sismianto, stated on Monday that the warship arrived on Sunday. Papua New Guinea is the last country for the task force humanitarian mission after Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Vanuatu.

In Papua New Guinea, the task force is scheduled to conduct several activities such as ship visit by the community, free health check-up and medical treatment on the ship, community service, and the handover of medical aid packages from the Indonesian Government to the Papua New Guinea Government.

In the welcoming ceremony, Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Andriana Supandy welcomed the crew of KRI WSH-991 and personnel of the 2024 Pacific Port Visit Task Force.

"Thank you for your visit, devotion, and dedication in carrying out the mission of diplomatic relations in countries in the South Pacific region, including Papua New Guinea," he remarked.

He then lauded the social service programs carried out by the Pacific Port Visit Task Force, including church renovation and the delivery of medical aid packages.

"This will add to Indonesia's good image," he remarked.

On a separate occasion, Commander of the Fleet Command III, Rear Admiral Hersan, explained that the goodwill and humanitarian mission conducted by the Task Force was a form of the Indonesian Navy's support for the government's foreign policy.

"This diplomatic mission also aims to build confidence and trust with countries in the region," Hersan noted, as quoted in a statement from his office.

The Pacific Port Visit Task Force, led by Colonel Arif Prasetyo Irbianto, began its voyage to four countries in the South Pacific on October 9, 2024.

During the voyage, KRI WSH-991 carried a total of 177 personnel, comprising 141 crew members and 36 staff from the Task Force consisting of a team of divers, security forces, general practitioners and specialist doctors, students from Papua, and information officers from the Indonesian Navy Information Service.

The total voyage is scheduled to last for 48 days until KRI WSH-991 finally returns to its base in Sorong, Southwest Papua.

KRI WSH-991 is a hospital support ship under the control of the Indonesian Navy's Fleet Command III//Antara-VOI

Chairman of MKEK IDI Dr. Djoko Widyarto, DS, DHM, MHKes (left) with Deputy Chairperson of the Central MKEK IDI Kemahkamahan Division Dr. Dr. Bahtiar Husain, Sp.P., MH.Kes in a press conference held in Jakarta, Saturday (16/11/2024). (ANTARA/Hreeloita Dharma Shanti)

The atmosphere of the Whoosh Fast Train booth at the KAI Expo 2024 exhibition held in Jakarta, Saturday (16/11/2024). (BETWEEN/HO-PT KCIC)