Embraer and Indonesian aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to grow collaboration in commercial aviation. The MoU was signed at the Indonesia-Brazil CEO Forum, chaired by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil.
Embraer and PTDI will conduct joint studies to evaluate partnership opportunities in commercial aviation in areas such as engineering and the supply of aerostructures. The collaboration framework will be guided by rigorous commercial and technical standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and business objectives. Both companies are committed to exploring opportunities that create mutual value while maintaining the highest quality and performance standards in aerospace manufacturing.
This agreement represents a significant step in advancing aerospace collaboration between Brazil and Indonesia, fostering technological innovation and industrial partnerships across emerging economies.
“As Indonesia’s premier aerospace manufacturer, PTDI has strong ambitions for Indonesia,” said PT Dirgantara Indonesia President Director Gita Amperiawan. “We look forward to developing this collaboration and tapping on Embraer’s 55 years of expertise and knowledge, which will boost our capabilities, particularly in the commercial aviation sector.”
“We are excited about this growing relationship between Embraer and Indonesia’s PTDI,” said Embraer’s Vice President of Marketing Rodrigo Silva e Souza. “Indonesia is one of the fastest growing aviation markets globally and we see areas where both parties can harness the strength of its expertise, enhance Indonesia’s aerospace capabilities and expand its air connectivity.”
The Indonesian Air Force operates a fleet of A-29 Super Tucanos and there is a sizeable fleet of Embraer business jets operating in the country. PT Wira Jasa Angkasa is Embraer Executive Jets’ appointed authorized service center in Indonesia.