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Indonesia has temporarily grounded three Boeing 737 Max 9 jets following the Alaska Air accident. The country's discount carrier, Lion Air, operates these jets. Lion Air's 737 Max 8 was involved in one of the fatal crashes that led to the global grounding of the 737 Max fleet in 2019. It is worth noting that Lion Air's aircraft do not have plugs on their emergency exits due to their high-density configuration, which is not covered by the US FAA's grounding. [Extracted from the article]

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a wetlease specialist based in Jakarta, is expanding its fleet with four Boeing 737s. The fleet will include three 737-800s for passenger service and a single 737-400 freighter. The airline obtained its air operator's certificate in August and plans to put the new aircraft into operation in early March. BBN Airlines Indonesia aims to improve its charter flight services and hopes to operate a total of 40 aircraft by 2027. The expansion is part of the parent company Avia Solutions' strategic plan for the Asia-Pacific region. [Extracted from the article]

Indonesia's transport ministry has temporarily grounded three Boeing Max 9 aircraft operated by Lion Air following the recent Alaska Air accident. These three aircraft are the only ones of their kind in Indonesia and will remain grounded until further notice. The ministry will work with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing, and Lion Air to monitor the situation. This decision comes after an emergency landing was made by a Max 9 of Alaska Air in Oregon due to a door plug falling off. The FAA has also ordered the temporary grounding of 171 Boeing jets with the same panel. It is worth noting that in 2019, Indonesia temporarily grounded Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft after a Lion Air crash in October 2018. [Extracted from the article]

Nearly four years after two Boeing 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia, criticism is still being leveled at the aerospace giant for lack of complete public transparency conc [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions, has tripled its fleet with the addition of four aircraft, including one Boeing 737-400SF and three 737-800NG aircraft. The airline recently obtained a cargo air operator's certificate and already had two 737-800BCF aircraft on lease. The new aircraft will undergo a redelivery check before being used for domestic and international routes, with a focus on the China to Bali route. BBN Airlines Indonesia aims to meet the growing demand from airline, logistics, and tour operator companies in Indonesia. [Extracted from the article]

Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has entered into an operating lease agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for used Boeing 737-800 aircraft. ALC will be transitioning eight-year-old 737-800s, including units previously owned by China Airlines, to Garuda. This deal adds to the existing leasing relationship between ALC and Garuda, as the airline already leases several 737-800s from the US lessor. Garuda has also recently leased two used 737-800s from SMBC Aviation Capital. The airline currently has around 60 active aircraft in operation. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Indonesia's Lion Mentari Airlinescompleted its first test flight of a Boeing 737 Max sincethe country's regulator ended a flying ban in December,more than three years after one of the carrier's jetsplunged into the Java Sea. * Tracking site FlightRadar24 showed the Max 8 completinga 2 hour, 38 minute flight Friday * NOTE: More than 185 global regulators have cleared Maxto fly, including China and Ethiopia * NOTE: Earlier, Hong Kong Allows Airlines to RestartBoeing 737 Max Operations * NOTE: Earlier, China Southern Test Flies Boeing Max asEnd of Ban Nears * NOTE: Jan. 13, Boeing's 737 Max Nears Return toCommercial Service in China. [Extracted from the article]

China -- the first to ground the jet following the second crash in Ethiopia -- still hasn't lifted its ban, though a test flight was conducted in the country in August. (Bloomberg) -- Indonesia became the latest country to allow Boeing Co.'s 737 Max planes back to its skies, joining Ethiopia in lifting the ban on the aircraft that crashed in both countries more than two years ago. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The investigation into last month's Sriwijaya Air crash in Indonesia is focusing on the engine-control system of the Boeing Co. 737-500 jet, potentially dealing another blow to the U.S. manufacturing giant as it emerges from the global grounding of its 737 Max following two other fatal crashes. The aircraft in the Lion Air crash was a Boeing 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide following another crash in Ethiopia the following March. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that a Boeing 737 airliner crashed on December 19, 1997 on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Mystery surrounding the crash of the airplane which had been cruising at 35,000 feet.

The article focuses on Lion Air, the largest privately-owned carrier in Indonesia, and its president director and co-founder Rusdi Kirana. Lion Air was established in mid-2000, offering two-class services over an extreme domestic and limited international network. Lion Air, along with its subsidiary Wings Air, carried more than 7 million passengers in 2005 with an average load factor in excess of 90%. It also has plans of adding at least 60 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft from early 2007. INSET: Quick learner.

The article discusses the business strategy of Lion Air, an Indonesian domestic airline, as outlined by chief executive Rusdi Kirana. He predicts that the Asian airline industry will undergo change due to mergers and business failures between 2012 and 2019, especially in Indonesia, where laws require that airlines operate at least 10 aircraft. Lion Air has ordered Boeing 737 MAX and 737-900ERs (extended range) airplanes and has developed the carrier Space Jet.

Preliminary findings from Indonesia's investigation into the crash of a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 on 9 January support an in-flight upset scenario in which the crew was suddenly caught out by the insidious development of an asymmetric thrust condition. Sriwijaya has issued an internal safety recommendation reminding its pilots to maintain awareness during critical phases of flight and to write detailed reports of any aircraft maintenance issues. [Extracted from the article]

This section offers news briefs on the aerospace industries in Asia-Pacific. Indonesia's Lion Air has taken delivery of the first Boeing 737NG equipped with Honeywell's three-dimensional (3D) weather radar system, the RDR-4000 3D. The U.S. will supply Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawks to South Korea, despite earlier refusal and doubts that such a sale was allowable under the Missile Technology Control Regime. The first Indian-built Hawk advanced jet trainer has been delivered to the air force of India.

The article reports that Garuda has ordered 25 Boeing 737-800s, weeks after the Indonesian government responded to safety incidents by calling for the country's carriers to operate aircraft no older than 10 years. A government review of aviation safety found that none of the country's airlines fully meets international standards, though some met lesser requirements it described as minimal. Garuda is Indonesia's largest airline.

The article reports on the second interview which will be conducted by chief investigator Mardjono Siswosuwarno into the fatal March 7, 2007 crash of a Garuda Boeing 737-400 aircraft in Indonesia. Siswosuwarno says that his team has not found any evidence to support the crew's claim that a sudden downdraft led to the crash landing, which killed 21, and there is no sign so far of defects in the aircraft or its maintenance.

The article reports on the discovery of the flight data recorders of the Adam Air Boeing 737-400 airplane that crashed on January 1, 2007 near the western coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. On January 25, 2007, the U.S. Navy Ship Mary Sears located the recorders of the airplane that boarded 102 people.

Reports on the plan of the Indonesian government not to release the full report of the SilkAir Boeing 737 crash. Concern of the government; Importance of air transportation in Indonesia.

Garuda Indonesia is to lease two converted Boeing 737-800 freighters from GECAS. "GECAS is excited to provide these converted 737-800 freighters to Garuda as they expand their dedicated cargo fleet", said Richard Greener, senior vice president and manager at GECAS cargo aircraft group. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737-800 jetliner into the ocean next to Denpasar Airport in Bali, Indonesia in April 2013. It was reported that all the 108 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived the incident. The aircraft's hull reportedly cracked in half as result of the accident. Early reports on the cause of the crash are also noted.

The article examines the burgeoning budget airline industry in Southeast Asia. The author reports that Lion Air, a budget Indonesian carrier, has committed to 230 Boeing 737s over several years, with a deal having a catalog price of 22.4 billion U.S. dollars. The author adds that Lion Air has grabbed 51 percent of Indonesia's domestic air travel since it started operations in 2000 with a single leased plane.

The article offers news briefs on issues related to jet planes. South Korea has selected the Boeing 737 for its Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform. Five Embraer Super Tucanos has been received by the Colombian Air Force form its order for 25 of the light attack aircraft. A deal for eight Sukhoi Su-30MK Flankers and four Mil Mi-35 attack helicopters is expected to be sealed by Indonesia and Russia.

Reports on the crash of a SilkAir Boeing 737 airplane in Sumatra, Indonesia on December 19, 1997. Series of accidents involving the 737; Safety record of Boeing airplanes.

Indonesian airline takes narrowbody from an Irish lessor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the airline company Garuda Indonesia has launched its thrice weekly services between Denpasar, Indonesia and Guangzhou, China to assist the growing demand of China market and mentions that it will use Boeing 737-800 aircraft for this route.

The article reports that Malaysian aircraft-maintenance specialist Airod Sdn Bhd is seeing potential for the Boeing 737 freighter conversion in Indonesia's air freight market.

News briefs on aerospace and defense industries are presented. South African airline Comair has ordered eight Boeing 737 MAX jet transports from Boeing Co. Indonesian airline Sky Aviation has suspended operations until March 31, 2014 as it seeks new financing. Italian company Finmeccanica announced a corporate profit of 74 million euros for 2013.

Indonesian airline issues RFP for three CFM and Trent engine spares. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the increasing growth of the air transport market in Indonesia as of 2012. Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has announced a deal for up to 36 Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets while rival Lion Air confirmed an order for the Boeing 737 Max 9 and ATR 72-600 turboprops. Garuda is reportedly competing with Lion Air in the low-cost segment through its subsidiary Citilink. Lion Air meanwhile is competing in the full service market segment through its Space Jet plan.

The article reports that delivery of four 737-900ERs will be taken by the Indonesian budget carrier Lion Air in 2009 as part of a wider undertaking in which the Export-Import bank (Ex-Im Bank) has approved more than $1 billion to support the financing of 30 aircraft. According to Ex-Im Bank vice president of transportation Robert Morin, they are delighted to be able to offer Lion Air the reduced exposure fee available under this treaty.

The article discusses the final report on the Adam Air Boeing 737-400 airplane crash in Indonesia on January 1, 2007. According to the article, the report has determined that the aircraft plunged into the sea from cruise after the pilots became preoccupied with an inertial reference system malfunction and lost control. The report says the crew did not apply basic recovery techniques although they could have recovered the aircraft. It is stated that the airline was grounded for safety violations a week before the publication of the report.

The article deals with the lack of attempts to recover the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the Adam Air Boeing 737-400 that crashed in the waters of Indonesia. The lack of attempts to recover the recorders was due to disagreements between the Indonesian government and Adam Air over who will pay for the recovery of the devices. The recovery can be done in the next month, according to Frans Wenas, the investigator from the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Commission.

The article reports on the efforts of the Indonesian government following a spate of disasters and aircraft accidents. It mentions that the government is planning to ground 40 Boeing 737-300 aircraft in stages for maintenance and safety checks as part of its plan to raise standards of local carriers. The Indonesian Ministry of Transport (MOT) is also considering banning the airlines from buying or leasing aircraft that are more than 10 years old.

The article reports on the heavy landing of a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-400. Tatang Kurniadi, Indonesian National Transportation Safety Commission chairperson, stated that during the heavy landing, which was caused by its steep approach, the nose landing gear of the 737 stopped. Kurniadi claimed that the impact caused the landing gear to break off. He disregarded the opinions of others that failures with maintenance may have been the cause of the landing.

The article reports on the aircraft accident investigation led by newly-appointed chairman Tatang Kurniadi of the National Transport Safety Commission of Indonesia. The accident involving a Garuda Indonesia Airlines Boeing 737-400 killed at least 22 people. Experts from Australia and the U.S. were tasked to support the investigation. According to Kurniadi, the pilots were injured, but survived and were interviewed by investigators.

The article reports that the wreckage of the Adam Air Boeing 737-400 that disappeared on January 1, 2007 has been found in waters in the south of the Makassar Strait that separates Indonesia's Sulawesi and Kalimantan islands. According to Setyo Rahardjo, chief of the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Commission, a local fisherman found part of the plane's horizontal stabiliser near Parepare, north of Makassar.

The article reports on the search for the Adam Air Boeing 737-400 aircraft that crashed on an Indonesian domestic service. The aircraft crashed from cruising altitude in an area of extensive severe convective weather activity. Cloud cover had made satellite location of the wreckage impossible and poor weather was hampering the search.

This article reports on investigations into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-200 in Indonesia in September 2005 which determined that an incorrect flap setting was a contributing factor, as of April 2006. Industry sources in Indonesia familiar with the probe say investigators from Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Commission have discovered that the Mandala Airlines aircraft failed to get airborne because the flaps were set incorrectly. The 737-200, registered PK-RIM, took off from Medan airport on September 5 and crashed into approach lights at the end of the runway.

The article reports on the decision of Indonesian carrier Batavia Air to lease three Airbus A319 from AerCap and to eventually acquire A320 to replace its fleet of Boeing 737-200 in 2005. According to the company's vice-president of marketing Sjamsi Junus, Batavia Air pilots have begun A319 training in Toulouse, France, ahead of delivery of the carrier's first Airbus aircraft in the second week of January 2006.

Presents updates on airlines in Indonesia as of July 2005. Decision of Star Air to stop all its operations; Decision of Lion Air to a sign a preliminary agreement for the purchase of several Boeing 737-800.