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Indonesia’s ministry of defense placed a firm order for a dozen Pilatus PC-24s to support the Indonesian air force’s air transport, liaison, and transport training requirements, Pilatus Aircraft announced today. The firm order, placed with defense contractor PT E-System Indonesia, also includes an option for more of the light twinjets. Additionally, a letter of intent has been signed for the supply of 24 PC-21 turboprop trainers.
According to Pilatus, the PC-24’s operational flexibility, ability to operate from unpaved runways, and single-pilot operation make it “ideal for a variety of government missions.” These include instrument pilot training, transport, and liaison duties.
The contract also includes ground support equipment, tooling, parts, training, and technical support. “Our priority is to support Indonesia in putting the fleet into service smoothly,” said Pilatus Aircraft CEO Markus Bucher.
Pilatus v-p of government aviation Ioannis Papachristofilou added that the Indonesian selection of the PC-24 “emphasizes the growing interest of government operators” in operating the type. In October, the French Navy became the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-10-29/jet-aviation-wins-pc-24-contract-french-navy">first European military customer</a> for the PC-24, leasing three units from Jet Aviation. The Qatar Emiri Air Force has also ordered two PC-24s.

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