The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara) will take delivery of 12 factory-new Pilatus PC-24s for pilot training, air transport, and liaison missions, with options for additional units.
The order for the twelve jets was placed with Pilatus Aircraft by PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry of Defence's authorised contractor. The deal includes ground support equipment, tools, spare parts, training, and technical support.
The air force's executive jet fleet currently comprises two Falcon 8X trijets used for VIP transport, along with a Premier I for utility missions and transport of senior Army officials. In addition, the service operates four B737-200s, three B737-400s, a B737-500, two B737-800s, and a B737-800(BBJ).
The letter of intent (LOI) with Pilatus also covers the acquisition of twenty-four PC-21 turboprop trainers, within a broader package that includes ground-based training and support equipment, spare parts, and technical support.
“The selection by the Indonesian Air Force emphasizes the growing interest of government operators in our PC-24 super versatile jet. We remain focused on supplying solutions to facilitate various missions ranging from training to transport,” said Ioannis Papachristofilou, vice president of government aviation at Pilatus Aircraft.
Indonesia joins other air forces operating the PC-24, including the Botswana Defence Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force, each with a single aircraft. In France, the navy (Aéronavale) took delivery in March of two of three PC-24s ordered in mid-2025.
