Ministry of Transportation Relaxes Age Limitations for Commercial Aircraft

In a bid to support Indonesia’s investment climate across the aviation sector, the Ministry of Transportation (“Ministry”) has redefined the age threshold for commercial aircraft by issuing Regulation No. PM 155 of 2016 on Aircraft Age Limitations for Commercial Flights (“Regulation 155/2016”).[1]
 
This same matter was previously addressed under Ministerial Regulation No. PM 160 of 2015 on the Rejuvenation of Aircraft for Commercial Aviation, as amended by Ministerial Regulation No. PM 7 of 2016 (collectively referred to as “Previous Regulations”).[2]
 
Applicability
 
In general, Regulation 155/2016 divides age limitations for commercial aircraft into two specific groups, as follows: