Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to bolster Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison tasks. The deal, placed through authorised contractor PT E-System Solutions Indonesia with Pilatus Aircraft, incorporates options for more units plus ground support equipment, tools, spare parts, training, and technical assistance from Pilatus in Stans, Switzerland.
The PC-24 offers single-pilot certification, a standard cargo door, and approval for unpaved runways, enabling operations across diverse environments. These features suit Indonesia’s archipelago terrain with over 17,000 islands, enhancing access to remote sites for instrument flight rules training and light transport duties. Pilatus will provide an integrated support program to maintain fleet readiness.
This purchase marks Pilatus’ largest military contract for the PC-24 variant and expands its Southeast Asian footprint. A related letter of intent covers 24 PC-21 turboprop trainers with similar support packages.