Antara News·Indonesia·Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:08 PM UTC

Indonesia accelerates aviation safety rules ahead of 2027 ICAO audit

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Muhammad Harianto, Raka Adji

Anyone working in the aviation sector must have zero tolerance for errors, no matter how small.

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is expediting updates to the country's aviation safety regulations in line with amendments adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The move aims to strengthen oversight, bolster compliance, and ensure that national flight operations remain safe and sustainable.

Speaking at a workshop in Bandung, West Java, on Friday, Secretary of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation Achmad Setiyo Prabowo noted that more than 40 regulations need to be updated and upgraded to align with ICAO amendments.

The regulatory updates are expected to strengthen legal certainty, enhance the effectiveness of oversight, and build a national aviation safety system capable of adapting to technological advances and global challenges.

He stressed that aviation safety depends not only on regulators but also on collaboration among all aviation operators to ensure that standards are consistently upheld in daily operations.

Achmad added that updating regulations serves as a vital foundation for maintaining the quality of air transport services while boosting public confidence in safe, orderly, and sustainable flight operations.

The government is expediting the regulatory harmonization process to ensure that national aviation operations meet international standards and strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia’s air transport sector.

“Anyone working in the aviation sector must have zero tolerance for errors, no matter how small. The consequences are fatal,” he emphasized.

Achmad noted that Indonesia achieved an effective aviation safety implementation rate of 85 percent in the latest national aviation sector evaluation.

He said the achievement should not merely be a point of pride but rather an ongoing responsibility for regulators, airport operators, airlines, and all stakeholders to uphold flight safety at all times.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation aims to address various findings ahead of the next ICAO safety audit in 2027, ensuring full and consistent compliance with international standards.

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