Indonesian air force orders Pilatus PC-24 transports and signs LOI for PC-21 trainers
By
Craig Hoyle | 30 March 2026
Pilatus will supply Indonesia with a dozen PC-24s for pilot training, air transport and liaison duties
Source: Pilatus
Pilatus has secured its biggest military contract to date for the PC-24 light jet, with the Indonesian air force to take a dozen examples, while Jakarta also has expressed interest in acquiring its PC-21 turboprop trainer.
Announcing the developments on 30 March, the Swiss airframer states: “A contract for 12 PC-24s has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the authorised defence contractor by the Ministry of Defence.”
“At the same time, a letter of intent has been signed among the parties for the supply of 24 PC-21 trainers,” the company reveals.
The twinjet type will be employed for duties including “transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions”, it says. The airframer says it also will “ensure maximum fleet availability and efficient maintenance” via an integrated support programme arrangement.
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Pilatus has secured its biggest military contract to date for the PC-24 light jet, with the Indonesian air force to take a dozen examples, while Jakarta also has expressed interest in acquiring its PC-21 turboprop trainer. Announcing the developments on 30 March, the Swiss airframer states: “A...
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