Four Japanese Companies Interested In Working On Airport Development Projects In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - A number of Japanese companies are interested in working on airport construction projects in Indonesia, including operating them. Especially for Sultan Aji Muhammad Sepinggan Airport in Balikpapan.

This was conveyed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) at the Air Transportation Working Group (ATWG) which was held on January 18-20, 2024 at the Pullman Hotel Bandung.

Director of Lukman Airport F. Laisa said that Japan introduced four companies, namely Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd, JALUX Inc., Taisei and SECOM. Co. Ltd.

Lukman said the four companies had experience in the construction and operation of major airports in Japan such as Haneda Airport and Narita Airport, as well as several airports outside Japan such as Beijing International Airport in China and the New Ulaanbaater Airport in Mongolia.

"So the four companies convey their interest and desire to cooperate in the development of airports in Indonesia, especially in Balikpapan to improve the function of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sepinggan Airport in Balikpapan as the entrance to the capital city of the archipelago," said Lukman in an official statement, written Sunday, January 21.

Lukman added, with Japan's extensive experience, technology and expertise in the development and operation of airports in Japan and abroad is expected to help develop the aviation industry in Indonesia.

In addition, Lukman said that the event also discussed Indonesia's proposal to increase routes to Japan, then an explanation regarding the Indonesia State Safety Program, as well as exposure to the development of the use of alternative fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (BioAvtur) flights in Indonesia.

"This activity is very useful as a place to discuss and exchange experiences between the two countries, the hope is that in addition to developing the world of aviation in the two countries, it can also improve good relations between Indonesia and Japan," concluded Lukman.

For your information, ATWG is one of the agendas in the Vice-Ministrial Level Meeting between Indonesia and Japan in the 11th transportation sector. Present representing the Director General of Civil Aviation are the Director of Airport Lukman F. Laisa, and Air Transport Director Putu Eka Cahyadhi.

Meanwhile, representing MLIT Japan is the Director of International Airport Office - Civil Aviation Bureau Nukushina Seiji and is present to provide online closing marks for Assistant Vice-Minister for International Aviation, Minister's Secretariat/Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Yamakhosi Toshihiro.