Yeah, I agree that western made weapon system tends to be easier and cheaper on maintenance
For Penerbad's low readiness level, looks like the 'problem' exists in their entire fleet regardless of whether it is a western/eastern aircraft thus, their entire maintenance system/doctrine/capability...
You can't blame the Russian made Helos for Penerbad's low readiness status
Russian made helos only represent like less than 20% of Penerbad's 128 aircraft (CMIIW)
Totally agree, government and security forces made real progress in Papua, both in terms of economy/development and security, just watch Kapola Papua latest interview:
IMO, at this rate, OPM/KKB would be destroyed (can be accelerated with more economic and infrastructure developments, better...