[Indonesia] Aviation and airport thread

[David-80]

Alright, there are more than 20 airlines in Indonesia, lets post them here...and with the airport too!

[David-80]

Indonesian airlines

http://www.planeboys.de/images/SXF%20AirlineFotos/lh_special/lh2/ia_pkiab.jpg

Bouraq indonesia airlines

http://airlines.afriqonline.com/images/px5107.jpg

Mandala airlines

http://planeta.terra.com.br/lazer/sbpa/fotos/mandala.jpg

Star Air

http://www.jetsite.com.br/fotos/PKALK-MUC.jpg

Air Paradise

http://www.airwaysmag.com/magazine/a89/images/IFC_p25.jpg

Batavia airlines

http://www.fotop.net/albums/ksdown/ksdown70/50145_G.jpg

Awair

http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~bobsan/awair&saa.JPG

Lion air (thanks to Gerry for the pics)

http://www.warbirdz.net/gerry/indova/800shots/1970_PK-LMO_040110_800.jpg

Merpati and Garuda

http://www.warbirdz.net/gerry/indova/800shots/1975_PK-GWX_040110_800.jpg

http://www.warbirdz.net/gerry/indova/800shots/1967_PK-GPF_040110_800.jpg

Adam air (photo by M radzi desa)

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/377/Adamair_by_M_Radzi_Desa.JPG

Pelita air

http://img18.photobucket.com/albums/v53/compact_cruiser/BDOHLP/F1020001.jpg

Citilink

http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v126/jayboeing737/logo.jpg

cheers

[David-80]

Some article from BBC its from 2003 edition

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2997013.stm

*revised

Elsewhere in the world the airline industry is in trouble. In Indonesia, the sector is just taking off.

Island hopping

New airlines seem to be springing up like mushrooms. And it is the market for internal flights which is booming.


Flying between local airports is suddenly affordable
Indonesia is a country of more than 14,000 islands, making travel a necessity of life.

There are now more than 20 airlines operating in Indonesia, and at least five more waiting for licences.

Jatayu Airlines launched two years ago with just one plane. Now it has seven and has placed orders for five more.

Jatayu's operations manager, Priyandoko, says his company's success is based on competitive pricing.

"People here in Indonesia are always travelling using the cheapest price of transportation, for example the ferry or bus. So now the price of airlines is close to that price in the ferry or bus transportation. So that's why people are now changing to the airline," he says.

Bonus from disaster

Travel agents agree there is a ticket price war.

Choice in air travel is relatively new. Until 1998, state airline Garuda enjoyed a near monopoly.


202 died in the Bali resort bombing
But deregulation has allowed new players into the market, and the newcomers got an unexpected boost after September 11.

Passenger numbers worldwide fell, forcing major US airlines to mothball planes and pushing down aircraft leasing costs.

For example the cost of leasing a Boeing 737 two years ago would have been around $120,000 a month, but now they are available for $45,000, says Fauzi Ichsan, an economist at Standard Chartered bank in Jakarta.

Survival of the fittest

Most of the new airlines that have been launched in the past two years in Indonesia are of the no frills variety.

Profit margins are tight. And the market is now becoming extremely crowded, says Fawzi Ichsan.

"Those airlines which are running at high operation costs and those airlines without a strong capital structure are likely to go under," he says.

"We would expect a lot of consolidation in the next two to three years."

The good times may not last long. But for now it's a buyer's market.

cheers

[JAG2]

if you like to see more airline pictures try this www.airliners.net

[David-80]

and www.jetphotos.net too, many indonesian airlines pictures are there...


cheers

[David-80]

Btw, I didnt include many other airlines like Bali air, Express air, Sriwijaya air and etc....there are heaps...not to mention air asia (indonesia version)


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[teddybear]

LOL... so many airlines now.. very different. before we just know Merpati, Garuda, Bouraq, Mandala. Geez, Adam Air, Citilink... confusing which one to take? But I will take the one with good safety... problem is we do not know the maintenance record and until disaster coming...

[JAG2]

Well I m not sure but didn t Indonesian Airlines and AirWagon went bankcrupt or are they still operating ????

Among all those domestic carriers I think AirParadise is the best.

[David-80]

Indonesian airlines are about restarting their services this year, btw Indonesia airlines still do flight with one of airlines from Malaysia, i forgot which airline..from jakarta to kuching and JB. Awair also about restarting their services with Boeing 737s


cheers

[David-80]

Major local airlines announce surcharges to offset fuel hike


Tony Hotland, Jakarta

Major Indonesian airlines are the latest to charge a new levy to compensate for rising jet fuel costs caused by the current surge in the global oil price.

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will apply new fares starting Tuesday, especially for the international routes.

"The new fares will only be applied on several international flights, such as to Australia. But it doesn't rule out the possibility of applying new fares on domestic flights if the price of jet fuel continues to rise," Garuda's executive vice president Bachrul Hakim told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.

He said that jet fuel, or aviation turbine fuel (avtur), accounted for almost 30 percent of Garuda's overhead.

Garuda purchases avtur from state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and from foreign oil companies in countries that are Garuda destinations.

For example, a surcharge of A$15 will be applied on flights to and from Australia. A surcharge of NZ$12 will be imposed on flights to and from New Zealand.

Merpati Nusantara's executive vice president Toto Nursatyo said that Merpati had already introduced new fares last Tuesday on all domestic and international routes it serves.

"The new fares are 5 percent to 10 percent higher. We're sure that consumers will understand the decision. It's simply an economic principle that prices will go up whenever there's an increase in production costs," said Toto.

The highest increase will apply for routes that had relatively lower fares, such as from Jakarta to cities on Java island, Toto said.

He claimed that there had been no significant decrease in the number of passengers since the introduction of the new fares.

Meanwhile, no-frills airline Lion Air will only consider raising ticket prices should the oil price reach US$50 a barrel.

"We already predicted the oil price increase last year and our current fares are based on that assumption. On the other hand, the rising oil price has delayed our plan to lower our fares up to 20 percent on all our 41 routes," said Lion's spokesman Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi.

He added that the airline would survive because it had completed several costly activities, such as pilot training programs and the use of foreign consultants.

Airlines over the globe -- including Australian carrier Qantas, Air New Zealand, British Airways, Malaysian airlines, and Singapore airlines -- have been applying surcharges on ticket sales as a result of the highest global price for oil in more than two decades.

Global oil prices have recently jumped to a 21-year average high of around $41 per barrel, although late last week it started to weaken again toward the $40 per barrel level on news that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may decide to increase its output quota at its meeting in Beirut on June 3.

[macgyver]

David ... Any news on Jakarta CGK extension project ?

[David-80]

Very soon, the deal is still lock up between Lion air and Angkasapura2, on who will occupied and managed. But for the Mall and skytrain connection are going to underway this year. The airport really need extension though, its very busy during the day and evening...maybe now the airport already exceeding 22 million passengers !

cheers

[David-80]

Indonesia's Garuda airlines hikes airfares to Australia and New Zealand

Indonesia's national flag carrier Garuda on Tuesday hiked airfares to Australia and New Zealand because of rising price of aviation fuel, the company said.

Fares to Australia will increase by AUS$15 (US$11) and to New Zealand by NZ$12 (US$7.50) said Garuda spokesman Pudjobroto, adding the two routes are the company's most profitable.

"We had to it because fuel costs are 25-30 percent of our operation costs," said Pudjobroto, who goes by one name. Other international and domestic flights may also go up if prices remain high, he said.

Indonesia increased aviation fuel prices by 6 percent on Tuesday.

Garuda is the country's largest airline with 54 jets. The state-owned carrier serves 21 domestic and 22 international destinations.

[David-80]

CGK and Halim stats

AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT

FISCAL YEAR AIRCRAFT MOV. LOCAL TOTAL CHG (%)
1998 195.321 24.983 220.304 -35,47
1999 166.476 23.070 189.546 -13.96
2000 183.987 24.272 208.259 9,87
2001 209.938 28.230 238.168 14,36
2002 241.857 29.346 271.203 13,87
2003 314.240 23.719 337.959 24.61

PASSENGERS
FISCAL YEAR PASSENGERS CHG (%) DIRECT TRANSIT GRAND TOTAL CHG (%)
1998 11.667.666 -36,78 211.840 11.879.506 -37,49
1999 10.826.521 - 7,21 347.456 11.173.977 -5,94
2000 12.979.071 19,88 778.335 13.757.406 23.12
2001 14.969.787 15,34 699.680 15.669.467 13,90
2002 19.040.279 27,19 766.707 19.806.986 26,40
2003 25.667.512 34.09 1.209.646 26.877.158 35.70

from AP2

cheers

[David-80]

Some good discussion about indonesian aviation on airlines.net

http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1591066/


cheers

[David-80]

31 May 2004
AIRASIA ANNOUNCES NEW KL- JAKARTA FLIGHTS & ADDS SECOND SERVICE TO BANGKOK & TAWAU



KL International Airport, Sepang – AirAsia introduces the long awaited direct flight to Jakarta from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Beginning 1st July 2004, AirAsia will commence one daily flight connecting Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from RM 99.99 or Rp 209,999 one way. With this, AirAsia’s guests will have 2 options to connect to Jakarta and vice versa, as the low fare airline also operates a second service from its hub at Senai Airport, in Johor. Low fares for the Johor Bahru – Jakarta flights starts from RM 88.88. Now traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta is even more affordable, and more convenient. Other Indonesian destinations operated by AirAsia include Bandung and Surabaya from the KL International Airport.

Says AirAsia’s Group Chief Executive Officers, Tony Fernandes, “We have been experiencing healthy loads (passengers) from our Indonesian flights which have seen many benefiting from our low fares. This second service to Jakarta from Kuala Lumpur has long been in the planning since our JB- Jakarta flight took off to great response from the public, especially Indonesians, on April 10th this year. I will like to take this opportunity to thank YB Dato' Sri Chan Kong Choy, Minister of Transport, for his tremendous support and assistance. Also a big thank you to both the Malaysian and Indonesian governments, for with their support, we can continue to strive for better connectivity and accessibility between the two countries to boost trade and encourage tourism.”

Seats for the new KL- Jakarta service will open for sale from 2nd June 2004 onwards. To book, log on to www.airasia.com, or call AirAsia’s Nationwide Call Centre Numbers at 1 300 88 99 33 (within Malaysia) or 7884 9000 (outside Malaysia).

On a separate note, AirAsia will increase frequencies to Tawau and Bangkok from 1st July onwards. A second service will be added to cater to the hugely popular KL- Tawau, and KL- Bangkok flights. Priced from RM 109.99 one way (KL-Tawau) and RM 99.99 one way (KL-Bangkok), seats will be made available for sale beginning 2nd June 2004 (wed).

“It gives me great pleasure to improve our frequencies to serve the needs of the market. Both KL- Bangkok and KL- Tawau has been one of our most popular routes, averaging between 80%- 85% loads since we started. Tawau in particular, holds a very special place in our hearts, as AirAsia is the first and only airline that serves that route with a direct, non stop service. It goes to show that with faith and a healthy dose of guts, our low fares can go places.”
- Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia

[ryanr]

wow...i didnt know there were so many airlines.

[Simon]

Great!..I'm going to Jakarta to visit my indonesia friends via AirAsia soon~! ;)

[David-80]

Cool Simon ! I heard Airasia is having good reputation for ontime perfomance ! enjoy your trip


cheers

[David-80]

wow...i didnt know there were so many airlines.

Yeah Grey, its booming since the deregulation on 1999, before only Garuda, Merpati, Mandala, Bouraq and Sempati...now...its more than 20! and the crazy thing is 5 new airlines already approved and 8 awaiting to be approve...yet..there is new startup who wants to be the 1st that use Boeing 757s, 767s and 773s is ready to operate...and of course not to mention airasia, valuair, jetstar asia and virgin from overseas....

I love indonesian aviation !! :drunk:

cheers

[Simon]

Thanks David-80! I would definitely enjoy my trip, and I guess my friends over there won' let me down...:D Yo~! where are you indonesian folks usually hangout during night time..for us the malaysian have the habit to hangout at mamak stall during night time..kekeke

Peace~

[Mahaputra]

Thanks David-80! I would definitely enjoy my trip, and I guess my friends over there won' let me down...:D Yo~! where are you indonesian folks usually hangout during night time..for us the malaysian have the habit to hangout at mamak stall during night time..kekeke

Peace~

yeah same.. we also have our own version of Indonesian mamak.. ehehe
they have the best food to eat.. ehehe

[Simon]

yeah same.. we also have our own version of Indonesian mamak.. ehehe
they have the best food to eat.. ehehe

Oh really? :D gonna try indonesia teh tarik if they have.. :cheers:

[macgyver]

Oh really? :D gonna try indonesia teh tarik if they have.. :cheers:

What is teh tarik ? .... is it teh celup ?

[Mahaputra]

Oh really? :D gonna try indonesia teh tarik if they have.. :cheers:
yeah they do.. but they're not called teh tarik
we call them teh susu, or es teh susu... ehehe
u should try nasi gila , nasi gaul, nasi goreng gila.. they're very nice..
and roti kebo... most of these food u can find them at menteng..

[Mahaputra]

What is teh tarik ? .... is it teh celup ?

teh tarik is basically teh susu panas macgyver
but they call it teh tarik. because of the way they make it..
they use 2 glass..and they mix the tea and milk and all the ingredients.. and they just pour from one glass to the other continuously.. and as they pour.. they pull one of the glass up, so u can see the tea flowing to the other cup like a waterfall.. ehehhe it's a fancy way to make teh susu.. :)

[Simon]

teh tarik is basically teh susu panas macgyver
but they call it teh tarik. because of the way they make it..
they use 2 glass..and they mix the tea and milk and all the ingredients.. and they just pour from one glass to the other continuously.. and as they pour.. they pull one of the glass up, so u can see the tea flowing to the other cup like a waterfall.. ehehhe it's a fancy way to make teh susu.. :)

Thanks for the explaination! By doing the "waterfall" thing..is not actually just create bubbles in the tea but also bring up the strong smell of it..:D the tea actually taste better..

Macgyver..you can find out more abt teh tarik by tuning to TV3 channel, they should have a commercial about malaysia. Then you may have a chance to find out the malaysian's fancy way of making "teh"..:D :cheers:

[Simon]

yeah they do.. but they're not called teh tarik
we call them teh susu, or es teh susu... ehehe
u should try nasi gila , nasi gaul, nasi goreng gila.. they're very nice..
and roti kebo... most of these food u can find them at menteng..

Wow....so many kind of nasi..s...gonna try taste them out..=D which one of them is similar to nasi lemak? Nasi lemak is consist of coconut rice with rendang or curry ayam with, sotong, telur and all sort of different toppins as you can choose...hmm...can't wait to go back and eat it now!! arr...i miss malay food as much as i miss the chinese food..damn i love "chow kuay teow"... :lol:

[David-80]

hey Simon, dont forget to write your flight reports with airasia okay? :D i wanna know hows the trip with airasia :D

cheers

[Mahaputra]

Jelang Perluasan Bandara Soekarno-Hatta
Ratusan "Rumah Hantu" Bermunculan



Tangerang, Kompas - Ratusan rumah tanpa penghuni yang dibangun dalam waktu singkat-biasa disebut warga sebagai "rumah hantu"-bermunculan di bagian utara Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang. Pembangunan rumah hantu itu bertujuan meningkatkan harga pembebasan lahan menyusul rencana perluasan lahan bandara hingga 3.000 hektar. Ada dugaan, pembangunan rumah hantu itu bekerja sama dengan petugas pembebasan lahan.

Menurut pengamatan Kompas, sepanjang Kamis (3/6), pembangunan rumah hantu tersebut lebih banyak dilakukan oleh pemodal dari luar daerah. Rumah-rumah hantu itu saat ini banyak terdapat di Desa Selapajang (Kecamatan Batuceper), Kampung Rawa Jati dan Rawa Rengas (Desa Rawa Rengas, Kecamatan Kosambi), Kampung Rawa Burung (Kosambi), serta Kampung Rawa Bokor (Kecamatan Dadap). Rumah-rumah hantu tersebut bermunculan di sepanjang utara bandara, mulai dari Selapajang hingga Dadap.

"Orang di sini menyebutnya rumah hantu karena dibangun ala kadarnya dan dalam waktu singkat. Dalam satu bulan, dua buah rumah hantu bisa didirikan," kata Atadinata (35), warga Kampung Rawa Burung.

Rumah-rumah tersebut dibangun dengan biaya Rp 6 juta-Rp 50 juta, tergantung dari jenis rumahnya. Untuk jenis rumah bilik, pembangunan rumah dengan ukuran 8 x 9 meter menghabiskan dana sekitar Rp 6 juta. Rumah semipermanen berukuran sama menelan biaya Rp 10 juta. Rumah permanen dengan lantai pelur dan atap genteng seluas 100 meter persegi menyedot dana Rp 25 juta.

Bila sudah berbentuk bangunan, harga lahan yang akan dibebaskan biasanya meningkat tajam. Untuk lahan dengan bangunan bilik, setiap meter persegi dihargai Rp 200.000-Rp 250.000. Lahan dengan bangunan semipermanen dihargai PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II Rp 300.000-Rp 450.000. Lahan dengan bangunan permanen, tiap meter persegi dihargai Rp 500.000-Rp 700.000. Padahal, harga tiap meter lahan kosong tanpa bangunan Rp 100.000-Rp 150.000.

Keuntungan berlipat

Besarnya kenaikan harga pembebasan lahan inilah yang diduga membuat warga Tangerang, Jakarta, dan daerah lain berbondong-bondong membangun rumah hantu di sana.

Rumah-rumah hantu tersebut memang dibuat sekadarnya saja. Sebuah rumah hantu permanen, misalnya, hanya dibangun dengan batako atau bata merah dengan ketebalan plesteran sekitar dua sentimeter. Dari luar terlihat menawan, apalagi ketika baru dicat.

Namun, bila masuk ke rumah itu, di bagian dalamnya hanya diplester sekadarnya. Apalagi di bagian kamar dan dapur, lebih parah lagi karena tidak perlu diaci. Lantainya hanya lantai pelur dengan ketebalan sekitar tiga-lima sentimeter.

Kepala Bagian Hukum PT AP II Engking Baihaki menyatakan, menurut rencana, areal Bandara Soekarno-Hatta akan diperluas hingga 3.000 hektar. Sejak bandara itu dibangun hingga sekarang, luas bangunannya 1.800 hektar.

"Tahun 2002 dan berlanjut hingga 2003, tim pembebasan lahan dapat membebaskan 500 hektar. Anggarannya diambil dari APBN tahun 2002 sebesar Rp 200 miliar. Namun, tahun 2003 tidak ada anggaran untuk pembebasan lahan, baru tahun 2004 ada lagi," kata Engking.

Perluasan bandara hingga 3.000 hektar dilakukan agar Bandara Soekarno-Hatta bisa menampung 100 juta penumpang dengan mengembangkan landasan pacu menjadi empat. Sekarang landasan pacu yang tersedia hanya dua dengan dua terminal. Terminal untuk tenaga kerja Indonesia (TKI) sifatnya hanya sementara. (MAS)

[Simon]

hey Simon, dont forget to write your flight reports with airasia okay? :D i wanna know hows the trip with airasia :D

cheers


:D...AirAsia is doing a great and impressive job as a no frills carrier. It started couple yrs ago and until now the no. of passengers have increased twice the amount which is 4 million! The airline also set up a base in Thailand as you guys should have awared of it. With such great improvement u can see that s'pore tiger/value air, and australia have also provided the low cost carriers recently. Is it a treat to AirAsia? Well...may be yes, may be no?? But it is safe to fly with it? As far as i concern...........a B grade airline..;)

[David-80]

Yeap, AirAsia is also doing a great job in Indonesia, their current pax daily 70-80% capacity, Airasia also increase their flights from KL to BDG and SBY twice a day.

btw in other news, Merpati is adding 6 more Boeing 737-300s to their fleets, bringing the total fleet to 44, but thats before the ATR and 737-500s coming
, after the 735 & ATR comes, then its 54. nuaaice :D

click here (http://cybertravel.cbn.net.id/more.asp?newsnostart=421&kategori=News) for the news

cheers

[David-80]

30 April 2004
Indonesia's Merpati to acquire ten ATR 42s and ten 737-300/400/500

Leithen Francis, Singapore (27Apr04, 04:12 GMT, 385 words)
Indonesia's Merpati Nusantara has signed a letter-of-intent with Bank of America for the acquisition of ten ATR 42-320s.
The state-owned carrier has also reached an agreement with other companies for the purchase of two de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters and is also looking to acquire another ten used Boeing 737s as part of its fleet renewal programme.
Merparti is acquiring the ex-Continental Express ATR 42-320s on a "lease purchase" which means it will eventually gain ownership of the aircraft, says Merpati head of corporate planning Tony Sudjiarto.
"We are getting the aircraft from Bank of America asset management," says Sudjiarto, who confirms the airline recently signed a letter-of-intent with the bank.
He says Merpati aims to take delivery of eight this year and the remaining two next year.
Some of Merpati's pilots are going to be trained on ATR's flight simulator in Bangkok and Merpati officials are scheduled to meet in Jakarta with ATR executives to discuss aircraft maintenance.
Sudjiarto says Merpati plans to maintain the aircraft in-house at its facility in Surabaya.
It is also looking to acquire ten 737-300/400/500s and has had preliminary discussions with Ansett Worldwide and US Airways, says Sudjiarto.
He says the airline will either lease or purchase the additional ten 737s depending on what financing is available. It currently has two 737-400s and seven 737-200s.
Merpati's ATR 42s will be used on domestic routes and some services to Malaysia while the additional 737s will be used on a mix of domestic and international routes.
The ATR 42s and additional 737s will replace the airline's 727-200s, Fokker F27s and F28s.
Merpati recently suspended its 727-200 operation and is preparing to return the wet-leased aircraft to US firm Aventura Aviation. Merpati plans to discard its two F27s at the end of this year and phase out its seven F28s next year, says Sudjiarto.
It also plans to drop its seven Indonesian Aerospace NC-212s and one CN-235 from the fleet although no timeframe has been given for this.
These regional aircraft will be replaced with de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters. Merpati already operates six Twin Otters plus it is taking delivery of one more later this month and another next month.
Sudjiarto says Merpati is buying one Twin Otter from an Australia company and the other from a Malaysian bank.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news

[Puntagorda]

saya suka sekali bandar udara kota manado...

pada bulan september saya akan terbang ke padang. apa gedung bandara itu juga begitu nyaman dan modern?

salam dari jerman

[JktCity]

kereeeen salam dari jerman!:)

salam dari amsterdam aje deh kalo gitu:D

[David-80]

Padang will have their own modern airport finished by as early 2005, the new airport will have 4 aerobridges, digital and state of the art building. I will find the pics of its construction soon.

cheers

[macgyver]

saya suka sekali bandar udara kota manado...

pada bulan september saya akan terbang ke padang. apa gedung bandara itu juga begitu nyaman dan modern?

salam dari jerman

Hi Welcome to Padang Indonesia ....
I hope you are one of the foreigner who intends to help us build Indonesia ..........

Your bahasa is good .. :-)

[David-80]

Click http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=279109

if you wanna see the progress of new padang international airport, its awesome picture !

cheers

[Mahaputra]

what does the manado airport look like? I've been wondering all these while..
cause I heard that it's pretty modern.. compared to other airports in indonesia

[David-80]

I only have this pic, but look at the aerobridges, its glassy and modern, made by PT BUKAKA, indonesian company who made aerobridges around the world for KLIA, Changi, Hongkong airport, Dubai airport and Osaka, Narita and Kansai airport in Japan.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6066/manadoairport.jpg

Manado, Batam and Ambon airport are all modern airport,Padang and Surabaya new airport will also very modern when it complete next year. Meanwhile CGK and DPS bali airport are so-so, but when CGK expansion is started this year, we will see a fancy airport in Jakarta with skytrain :D

btw all the airport in Surabaya(10 aerobridges) and Padang(4) will also have glass aerobridges.

cheers

[indistad]

Due to increase air traffic, quite a lot of airports in Indonesia is planning an upgrade.

Kaltim is planning to build the most modern airport in Indonesia. They're only doing it coz' of all that oil money they have! They're also building a sport complex and are really modernizing the capital.

Yogyakarta has a plan to upgrade the airport. Adisutjipto is a small and ugly airport. The volume of passengers warrant the building of an entirely new airport.

This autonomy thing has made some formerly 'poor' provinces have their chance in building up their infrastructure. But there does not seem to be any coordination. For example, Riau is building a long high way (jalan tol) to connect its capital to the coast. But the trans-sumatra road is under a derelict condition! This seems stupid to me.

[David-80]

Indonesian Airlines Warned Not to Cut Corners on Maintenance

JAKARTA, June 9 Asia Pulse - The communications ministry has warned airline companies not to risk endangering passengers for efficiency by reducing maintenance cost to prevent larger losses.
A number of airlines have said they would not raise their ticket prices despite soaring fuel prices.

Amid the cutthroat competition airlines choose not to raise tariff but to prevent largest loss they might reduce maintenance cost endangering their passengers, Secretary General of the Ministry Umar Rusdi said.

Rusdi suggested airlines to raise their tariff rather than reducing maintenance cost as the present tariff charged by airline companies is still relatively low.

Meanwhile, a spokesman of Lion Air Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi said the company had decided to maintain its tariff at least for a few months to come .

Alhabsi said the oil price hike will only delay the company's plan to cut its tariff, adding previously Lion Air planned to reduce tariff by 7-10 per cent in July .

(ANTARA)

[macgyver]

Indonesian Airlines Warned Not to Cut Corners on Maintenance

JAKARTA, June 9 Asia Pulse - The communications ministry has warned airline companies not to risk endangering passengers for efficiency by reducing maintenance cost to prevent larger losses.
A number of airlines have said they would not raise their ticket prices despite soaring fuel prices.

Amid the cutthroat competition airlines choose not to raise tariff but to prevent largest loss they might reduce maintenance cost endangering their passengers, Secretary General of the Ministry Umar Rusdi said.

Rusdi suggested airlines to raise their tariff rather than reducing maintenance cost as the present tariff charged by airline companies is still relatively low.

Meanwhile, a spokesman of Lion Air Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi said the company had decided to maintain its tariff at least for a few months to come .

Alhabsi said the oil price hike will only delay the company's plan to cut its tariff, adding previously Lion Air planned to reduce tariff by 7-10 per cent in July .

(ANTARA)

David .. this is what I heard from my friend a while ago ...and I raised this in LCC forum remember ?

[David-80]

Yup, thats why i dont fly LCC airlines....scary ! fly descent airline like Garuda or SQ instead :D

ok im off work now..going home...crap is 8 14PM and very cold!...ciao

cheers

[David-80]

Friday June 11, 2:33 PM
Indonesia's Lion Air to Lease 19 MD-82 And Boeing 737 Aircraft

JAKARTA, June 11 Asia Pulse - Privately owned airline company Lion Air said it will lease 19 units of MD-82 and Boeing 737-400 aircraft this year to serve international and domestic routes.
The company will lease the aircraft from General Electric Leasing Company, its public relations manager Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi said.

Hasyim did not say the cost of leasing but he said GE Leasing offers a cheap price for Lion Air.

Currently Lion operates 23 aircraft including 20 MD-82s with a carrying capacity of 152 passenger each and 3 Dash 8 aircraft.

Lion already owns 8 of the aircraft.

Meanwhile, Jatayu, another privately owned airline company plans to lease four more Boeing 737-300 aircraft , and state-owned Merpati Nusantara plans to lease six Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-200 aircraft this year.

(ANTARA)

[David-80]

Friday June 11, 2:29 PM
Indonesia's Merpati Adds Six Boeing 737 Aircraft to Its Fleet

JAKARTA, June 11 Asia Pulse - State-owned airline company PT Merpati has added six passenger planes to its fleet, namely two Boeing 737-300s and four Boeing 737-200s to optimize its flight operations in the face of tight competition, a spokesperson said.
"Merpati has chartered the Boeing 737-300 aircraft from Singapore Technology Aerospace, while the Boeing 737-200s were chartered from Asia Fortis Aerospace, Dallas on a two-year contract," Merpati spokesperson Yanine Helga Warokka said here on Thursday.

By chartering the six aircraft, the number of Boeing 737 passenger planes operated by Merpati now stands at 13, consisting of 11 Boeing 737-200s and two Boeing 737-300s, in addition to other types of aircraft such as three Fokker-100s, eight Fokker-28s, two CN-235s, seven Casa 212s and eight DHC-Twin Otters.

For the Boeing 737-300 aircraft with a capacity of 130 seats (12 for business class and 118 economy class), it was actually the latest generation of the 1990s which has some superiority compared to the same type of the previous generation.

The Boeing 737-200 aircraft had 117 seats for economy class and had complied with international flight regulations and reduced vertical separation minimum besides being equipped with in-flght video entertainment facilities.

The Boeing 737-200 aircraft could be said to be better in performance and more efficient in operation than the same type of the previous generation.

She further said that generally Merpati preferred Boeing aircraft, due to the planes' flexibilty and performance in addition to their relatively efficient fuel consumption.

"The operation of the Boeing 737 aircraft will be adjusted with the aircraft's performance and marketing strategy in the present tight competition era," she said.

According to her, the Boeing 737-300 aircraft would be operated for long distance flights, especially in the eastern regions of Indonesia or in Papua to link the province's big cities.

Those cities are Jayapura, Biak, Timika, Merauke with flight route of Jakarta, Surabaya, Ujung Panjang, Jayapura, Biak, Timika and Merauke.

In the meantime, the Boeing 737-200 aircraft would be operated for regional and domestic flights especially in the western and central regions of Indonesia such as Kuala-Lumpur, Jakara, Palu, Banjarmasin, Denpasar, Dilli, Tarakan and Balikpapan.

(ANTARA)


*Some correction there, Merpati have 1 737-400, 8 F-100 and almost 20 F-28as from their website www.merpati.co.id

here their new boeing picture

http://www.merpati.co.id/images/boeing737300untukbumnri.jpg

[macgyver]

David ?:whisper: I want Pictures ...

[wallawalla]

there is an air sulawesi that services a couple of destinations from the city of makassar.

[wallawalla]

i just visited the city of manado. the airport is strikingly quaint and very pleasant for a small-sized airport. for sure a lot better than hasanuddin, adisucipto, juanda or denpasar

[macgyver]

i just visited the city of manado. the airport is strikingly quaint and very pleasant for a small-sized airport. for sure a lot better than hasanuddin, adisucipto, juanda or denpasar

Wallawalla ... did u have a chance to take any pictures ... :smile:

[wallawalla]

I actually did. But I guess I am too much of an egocentric. Nothing much of the airport was seen in the pictures :)

[David-80]

Mac, I will ask for the rendering, I dont have one right now, they still have it on scratch.

Wallawalla, Manado airport IMO is very modern and nice looking airport. Give us your pictures please ! :D

cheers

[David-80]

Valuair Cleared To Fly Into Jakarta, Indonesia Says

JAKARTA (AP)--Indonesia has resolved a dispute with Singapore's budget airline Valuair, clearing the way for the carrier to launch flights to Jakarta, an official said Wednesday.

"Valuair has been granted landing rights by our air traffic regulators," said Transport Ministry spokesman Swihandoyo, who goes by a single name.

Swihandoyo said he expected Valuair to begin flying to Jakarta's Sukarno Hatta airport soon, but gave no more details.

Last month, Valuair canceled its first three scheduled flights to Jakarta at the last minute and suspended ticket sales after it was denied landing rights.

Neither Valuair nor Indonesian officials have clarified the reason for the rejection, and details of the dispute weren't immediately available.

The no-frills carrier has said it plans to fly once daily to Jakarta from Singapore, with return tickets priced at S$138 (US$1=S$1.7128).

Jakarta is Valuair's third destination. It already flies to Hong Kong and Bangkok.

Valuair was the first of three Singapore-based no-frills carriers to launch this year. The others are Tiger Airways, owned by Singapore Airlines Ltd. (S55.SG) and another airline that is yet to be named, which is backed by Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU).

[JAG2]

I hope that when Angkasa Pura is going to extend CGK that the terminalbuilding will be a modern one , just like Changi , KL or even DXB. I hate CGk ,CGK should be modern and with the latest 'state of the art ' features.
thats my opion , cheers.

[tata]

I do agree JKT should have a more representative airport and please equipped with train connecting city - airport and within airport (like in Frankfurt, London Gatwick etc). KL got new one, BKK is building new one. Yes, we should be jealous to them.

[sanhen]

Yea.. CGK is too unmodern.. Fell like entering one of those sultan castle / kraton. Good idea. But too empty at one side. and too crowded at the other side. Plus.. too DARK.

[David-80]

Jakarta CGK train project will start next year, now they are discussing whos gonna manage the train, the AP2 or PTKA and which is probably skytrain.

cheers

[sanhen]

it will be skytrain (coz of contstant flooding hehe).
not electric train like in spore though.
will be carriage being pulled by diesel electric loco.
i think the line will terminate at Jatinegara (anyone can confirm?).

[David-80]

The terminal will terminate at Manggarai station, which Garuda will have their city check in there.

cheers

[sanhen]

Some pics of Indo's airport. Due to copyright I can not paste the picture here. Here's the links instead:

Pekan Baru - Sultan Syarif Khasim II airport (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=390416)
Jakarta Sukarno Hatta airport (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=595967)
Batam - Hang Nadim airport (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=594385)
Balik Papan - Sepinggan airport (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=537334)
Denpasa Bali - Ngurah Rai airport landing (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=495741)
Ngurah Rai again, domestic terminal (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=489786)
Medan - Polonia airport final approach (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=456978)
Air France Concorde in Ngurah Rai Bali. Garuda Indonesia at the back (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=187542)
Another Polonia airport (http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=039879)

[tata]

Skytrain will serve Manggarai - CGK? Any website abt this project?
Wow this is good news. Even better if they use KRL-I, give new business to INKA.

[sanhen]

sadly, not KRL-I =(
airport skytrain will use KRDE locos instead of KRL trainset
electrification will increase the cost substantially

[David-80]

Check www.angkasapura2.co.id, we have details on that website

cheers

[Mahaputra]

so.. any pics of manado airport yet??

[tata]

David and Sanhen, who's your resource of development Skytrain to CGK? Are you 'insiders'? One more thing, the word Skytrain makes me thing the like in BKK but as far as I know KRDE is diesel-loco but Skytrain in BKK is electrified train. So it's misleading, no?

[sanhen]

My source is internet hehehe, i am not insider whatsoever hehehe.
IMHO skytrain means the rail is elevated.
Yes, KRDE is diesel electric loco. The loco use diesel engine to produce electricity for traction.

[David-80]

From the man himself at AP2, skytrain means train using elevated train railway, just the same from Manggarai to Gambir line. If you know what i means :D

cheers

[tata]

if it is elevated all the way Manggarai - CGK then it's very expensive and I doubt they'll do this.

[sanhen]

not all parts will be elevated.
at most it will be from Poris station to CGK.
but it will be elevated along where the tollway is.
or expect another submarine train hehe.

[Mahaputra]

have they started the construction?

[sanhen]

from what i know. not yet.

[David-80]

Not all of it, just the area where flooding gets very heavy, but the masterplan of its system and what will happen with the railway itself are still unknown, next year they hopefully start the construction.

cheers

[tata]

David are you working for AP? Is it for railway project?

[David-80]

I used to work with my friend who develop their IT masterplan on CGK, AP2 is the authority who manage some airports in Indonesia , including Jakarta CGK.

cheers

[Odonto]

Jakarta ranked 3rd for South East Asian busiest airport this year!

In term of passengers traffic only (Jan-Feb 2004 data) CGK ranked after Bangkok (#1) and Singapore (#2) for busiest airport in SE asia. :)


Rank /Airports /No.of Passengers /percent.Change
1 TOKYO, JP (HND) 9 370 325 (2.0)
2 BANGKOK, TH (BKK) 6 224 055 +7.8
3 HONG KONG, CN (HKG) 5 356 000 (1.9)
4 TOKYO, JP (NRT) 4 727 611 +0.6
5 BEIJING, CN (PEK) 4 726 679 +14.1
6 SINGAPORE, SG (SIN) 4 689 305 (0.6)
7 JAKARTA, ID (CGK) 3 995 788 +39.0
8 SEOUL, KR (ICN) 3 848 640 +5.5

Look at Jakarta +39 % change over same period of last year!! well done :)

[tata]

sawasdee Odonto, where you got this statistics?

[JAG2]

Yea . I was abt to ask you the same question.

[Odonto]

sawaddee Tata, its from http://www.airports.org/

[tata]

kop khun khrap!

[Odonto]

U speak Thai!! Are you Tata Young? :)

[tata]

Odonto, please do not disclose my secret identity, I don't want my boyfriend famous tennis player knows I'm here....

Tata YOUNG
Cai Khrab?

[David-80]

For full statistic at CGK international airport

check this http://www.angkasapura2.co.id/statistic.php?menu=2700&page_id=29

btw just checked airports.org and CGK is on the world top 30 busiest airport !

cheers

[sanhen]

Wow! 30th!

But come to think of it, it is not really surprising.. considering there's 17,000 island in Indonesia hehehe. Supported by falling airfare, travel by aeroplane is preferable.

Singapore etc might have a big number, but there's not as many airport as Indonesia etc?

Say if Indo airport numbers combined, what Indo ranking now? *too lazy to calculate* hehehe

[David-80]

Yeah, Jakarta still have Halim airport and they dont count halim because its separate airport for General aviation and merpati/pelita short routes, if they combine it..we might pass Changi by now.

cheers

[Medan01]

Anyone heard of any news regarding the long delayed Kuala Namu International Airport project in Medan? It is supposed to be the second biggest airport in Indonesia. As you all know, only Medan Polonia and Jakarta CGK airport contribute to the profit of AP2. Thus, I think the new airport is necessary there. Medan Polonia is a pathetic airport. So run down and truly not international.

[Mahaputra]

haa?? new airport in Medan?? wauu.. cooll.. they should make it super modern.. ehehe...cause the polonia airport now as u said medan01,, is terrible..

[sanhen]

yeah medan need a new airport.
i was so surprised to hear this from my friend: when i go back to medan, i can just walk home. my home is within walking distance to the airport.
me: ?????? the airport is inside the city???

[Mahaputra]

yeah.. it's quite close to the city.. I can even walk to my cousin's place in medan..
it's very2 close to the city..

[David-80]

Anyone heard of any news regarding the long delayed Kuala Namu International Airport project in Medan? It is supposed to be the second biggest airport in Indonesia. As you all know, only Medan Polonia and Jakarta CGK airport contribute to the profit of AP2. Thus, I think the new airport is necessary there. Medan Polonia is a pathetic airport. So run down and truly not international.

Last time i know, kuala namu is onhold due of long delayed plan, some of the airport area has been occupied by villagers, so the authority are negotiating with those people, yet Kuala namu will become HUB for any indian/european routes for Garuda (thats what i heard from reliable source)

cheers

cheers

[Medan01]

The distance of Polonia Airport in Medan to the city center is 0 km - meaning it is right in the middle of town. Now, can you imagine that this airport can accomodate 744?

[David-80]

Medan polonia is one of the heaviest and busiest airport in Indonesia nowadays, so they really need extension. :D

cheers

[Medan01]

Can't extend much unless they move the city center away......ha ha ha! Don't know the priority of the local geovernment.

[sanhen]

train can have elevated railway
do you think airport can have elevated runway?
hehehehe

[David-80]

cant imagine if there is elevated runway :lol: :rofl:

cheers

[sanhen]

my friend: i am going back to medan.
me: oh yeah, your house far from the airport?
my friend: not at all, its right under the runway.
me: ?????????

[Medan01]

Quite creative....like the idea....Anything strange should be implemented in Medan. I think it is the only airport not named after national hero. You Polonia actually means Polish in Polish (I think). This airport was built by the Polish back in the olda days.

[sanhen]

oh.. i thought polonia is a national hero hehehe.

[Medan01]

No, it is definitely Polish....Check this out: www.airpolonia.com

The plane even has the Red and White flag the other right side up.......interesting, don't you think?

[sanhen]

thats an indonesian ship.
the plane is flying upside down.
thats why the flag looks like that hehehe.

sorry.. cant stand it.. spam post hehehe.

[Medan01]

Looks like Atlanta is building an elevated runway....well section of it at least over highway.

[David-80]

It wont happen in Indonesia due of the nature of landscape in some islands, we cant even use MBT (main battle tank) because of Indonesian landscape.

cheers

[David-80]

Emirates Tambah Frekuensi Dubai-Jakarta

Maskapai Penerbangan Emirates Airlines menambah frekuensi penerbangannya untuk rute Dubai-Jakarta p.p dari tujuh kali menjadi sepuluh kali seminggu dengan menambah tiga pesawat Airbus jenis A330.

Country Manager Emirates John Rotikan mengatakan peningkatan frekuensi penerbangan maskapai yang menerbangi 77 kota di dunia tersebut mulai dilakukan sejak 10 Juni lalu.

Langkah ekspansi itu, ujarnya, dilakukan seiring dengan kian tingginya permintaan pasar serta membaiknya kondisi penerbangan global.

"Emirates akan terbang dari Dubai ke Jakarta p.p 10 kali seminggu, atau naik 40% dari frekuensi sebelumnya yang hanya tujuh kali seminggu," kata Rotikan kepada Bisnis akhir pekan lalu di sela-sela berlangsungnya Emirates Airport Services Managers Regional Conference.

Dia menambahkan peningkatan frekensi itu merupakan yang pertama dilakukan sejak dua tahun terakhir.

Menyingung soal adanya kenaikan bahan bakar pesawat terbang serta travel warning yang diberlakukan pemerintah Amerika Serikat terhadap Indonesia, Rotikan mengatakan kedua faktor itu tidak terlalu berpengaruh tehadap kinerja perusahaan yang dipimpinnya. Bahkan beberapa waktu lalu, maskapai tersebut juga menambah rute penerbangannya dari Jakarta ke New York dan Wina lewat Dubai.

Selain itu, katanya, berbagai ancaman keamanan global seperti perang dan terorisme terhadap penerbangan internasional juga telah mulai mereda. Begitu juga halnya dengan pengaruh wabah SARS dan Flu Burung yang sempat mengganggu arus perjalanan lewat udara beberapa bulan lalu.

Namun, lanjutnya, meski tidak terlalu berpengaruh, kenaikan harga bahan bakar minyak cukup membebani seluruh maskapai penerbangan, termasuk Emirates.

Menanggapi kenaikan BBM tersebut, dia mengungkapkan pihaknya telah mengenakan biaya tambahan kepada penumpang antara 10% sampai 20% dari harga tiket per penumpang untuk setiap rute. "Sedangkan untuk angkutan kargo, maskapai tersebut mengenakan tambahan sebesar 5 sen sampai 10 sen dolar AS per kilogram muatan. Ini merupakan tindakan realistis atas kondisi kenaikan bahan bakar avtur."

Dia juga menambahkan pengaruh kenaikan bahan bakar akan lebih memukul maskapai penerbangan domestik bebiaya murah karena pangsa pasarnya adalah kelompok menengah ke bawah.

Sedangkan bagi maskapai besar yang sudah mapan, kenaikan itu tidak terlalu berpengaruh karena pangsa pasar mereka kelompok pebisnis yang akan terus menggunakan jasa penerbangan untuk kegiatan mereka.

"Saya kira kenaikan harga bahan bakar tetap berpengaruh, terutama terhadap maskapai penerbangan domestik," ujarnya.

Sebelumnya, dia mengatakan selain penerbangan komersil, Emirates juga melihat pasar kargo sebagai potensi yang bisa dikembangkan ke depan. "Selain ke Inggris, pengiriman kargo ke Jerman akhir-akhir ini juga mengalami peningkatan dari Indonesia," katanya. (jao)

[David-80]

JUNE 26, 2004
In short
AT LAST, VALUAIR GETS TO LAND IN JAKARTA

VALUAIR landed in Jakarta for the first time yesterday, more than a month after the budget airline was forced to cancel its maiden flight to the Indonesian capital.

The aircraft left Changi Airport at 8.15am less than half full but Valuair executive director Jimmy Lau, who flew to Jakarta a day earlier to make sure it was all systems go, said he was 'relieved' that there had been no operational hiccups.

He said: 'It was a light load, but in the first week or so, we just want to ensure that everything goes on smoothly. After that, we will work on filling the planes.'

The airline is working with the Singapore Tourism Board to launch a publicity campaign in Jakarta in about two weeks' time.

Without disclosing the fares, Mr Lau said: 'We will offer package deals to cover the flight and hotel accommodation, and we are banking on the Great Singapore Sale to draw visitors.'

A round-trip ticket now costs $190.

Valuair, which also flies to Bangkok and Hong Kong, was to have started flying to Jakarta on May 10. But at the last minute, all 51 passengers were taken off flight VF202 and transferred to a Garuda Indonesia flight because Valuair had not got landing rights from Jakarta in time. Approval finally came through on June 14.

Copyright @ 2004 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved

[Medan01]

Scheduling is not too good. Leave too early from both cities. Hope the frequency can improve in the not too far future. It is good for CGK to get more airlines in now. Too bad a lot of European airlines are not coming into CGK soon. Heard about Air France is merging its AF flight with KLM to Jakarta soon? Quite sad for CGK

[David-80]

Its because AF bought KLM, so AF and KLM will be in the same company, but KLM also increase their flight to CGK 8 times a week from Singapore and KL.

cheers

[David-80]

Seulawah Airlines to reopen Banda Aceh-Jakarta route

BANDA ACEH, Aceh (Antara): Seulawah Airlines, a domestic airline owned by the Aceh provincial government, plans to reopen its Banda Aceh-Jakarta route next month, the company said on Monday.

Aleks Lumoa, the airlines' managing director, said here the route, closed down in July, 2003, would open next month.

He said Seulawah Airlines was fully managed by a private investor while the Aceh provincial administration was only receiving a royalty as the owner of the company which was previously named "Seulawah NAD".

Lumoa, who is also president of Equator Malaysia Airlines, expressed hope the reopening of the flight route, via Medan in North Sumatra, would encourage local businessmen to be more active in establishing and maintaining business contacts with their counterparts, both in Medan and Jakarta.

[macgyver]

Seulawah Airlines to reopen Banda Aceh-Jakarta route

BANDA ACEH, Aceh (Antara): Seulawah Airlines, a domestic airline owned by the Aceh provincial government, plans to reopen its Banda Aceh-Jakarta route next month, the company said on Monday.

Aleks Lumoa, the airlines' managing director, said here the route, closed down in July, 2003, would open next month.

He said Seulawah Airlines was fully managed by a private investor while the Aceh provincial administration was only receiving a royalty as the owner of the company which was previously named "Seulawah NAD".

Lumoa, who is also president of Equator Malaysia Airlines, expressed hope the reopening of the flight route, via Medan in North Sumatra, would encourage local businessmen to be more active in establishing and maintaining business contacts with their counterparts, both in Medan and Jakarta.


Great News from such a historic name of the airlines.

Seulawah was the first Indonesia civil transport plane , bought by the donation of the richies of Acehnese to struggle Dutch Colony

[David-80]

Indeed, I hope they would be no more corruption in seulawah management since now its a private airline.

cheers

[David-80]

New Surabaya airport extension, will finish next year along with new international airport for Padang.



http://www.juanda-airport.com/pics/dev_terminal_baru2.jpg

http://www.juanda-airport.com/pics/dev_tower2.jpg

http://www.juanda-airport.com/pics/dev_ground_floor2.jpg

to check hows the construction goin, check this picture

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=220601


cheers

[Medan01]

Good for Surabaya....a good standard International airport is long overdue for this airport. Hope they can maintain it well. It is good to see the old terminals gone.

[Medan01]

Now only Medan will be left with a crowded and old airport.....Shameful.....Shameful...
Why is the government neglecting this airport? Being the closest airport to the West, Medan is a good candidate for a gateway to Europe, India, and Middle East

[David-80]

Medan is coming soon, as a third busiest airport in Indonesia, they of course will upgrade the airport, its just waiting for the tender and 40% of the fund i heard.

Hopefully by 2005 we can see construction goin, finger crossed :D

cheers

[Medan01]

Good to hear that, David. I am forever amazed with your sources. Please continue to flood this forum with good information. Thanks, mate.

[Mahaputra]

I heard that CGK is going to be expanded?
any renderings?? or info?

[Medan01]

I think they are trying to see whether Lion Airlines want to construct its own terminal4. David may know better. Wish they keep up the maintenance at that airport. Some parts of CGK looks really well taken care of - some parts are just so dirty and deserted. Even leakage in 1 or 2 places in the international arrival terminal.

[David-80]

still on dispute from lion and AP2...


btw here is some pictures from new merpati website

http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_mtc_01.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_mtc_02.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_mtc_04.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_maintenance_01.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_mtc_05.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_mtc_06.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_cur_fleet_06.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_cur_fleet_05.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_cur_fleet_09.jpg
http://www.merpati.co.id/images/pic_cur_fleet_08.jpg


enjoy !

cheers

[David-80]

DENPASAR (indo.com): Air Asia will fly Bali route to take advantage of the holiday season in the Island of Gods in August. Bali will witness the increasing number of visitors in August as students in many countries are on holiday.

Following the successful launch of three routes connecting Indonesia with Malaysia, Air Asia has signaled plans to establish an additional seven new routes by the end of 2004.

Air Asia's Country Manager, Abdul Nasser Abu Kassim said that the carrier will provide new flight services in July. They include Jakarta - Kuala Lumpur, Bali - Kuala Lumpur, Medan - Kuala Lumpur and Makassar - Johor Bahru. By the end of 2004 Air Asia will introduce three additional new services to Padang and Palembang (Sumatra), and Yogyakarta, Bali Discovery reported.

http://www.airasia.com/adGallery/enAd/English_Advertisements/20040701.jpg

[David-80]

Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competition


Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta

State-owned airline company PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 20 new airplanes within the next two years to cope with growing competition in the domestic airline industry, the company's top official said.

Merpati president director Hotasi Nababan said the company planned to allocate around Rp 600 billion (US$68 million) to purchase 20 new planes, half of which would be jets and the remainder propeller planes.

"We aim to increase the size of our fleet from 40 to 60 planes, in order to boost our flight frequency," said Hotasi after a hearing with House of Representatives Commission IX for finance on Wednesday.

He explained that the plan was expected to create a more efficient airline, a key factor in strengthening Merpati at a time when competition in the industry is becoming tighter with the entry of many new players, both local and foreign.

He said that some of the planes were designed to have a capacity of 25 to 30 passengers for each aircraft to serve short-range routes in remote areas, since demand for short-range routes would grow rapidly in the future, including in the heavily populated island of Java.

Merpati currently serves some 250 routes, mostly to remote areas.

The purchase of the new aircraft will be financed from proceeds gained from the company's privatization program, which is expected to start this year.

The government plans to sell up to 51 percent of its shares in Merpati to strategic investors this year, in a bid to restructure the ailing company. Aside from strategic investors, the government also plans to unload 10 percent of its shares for public investors next year, and list the company on the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

However, the government has yet to receive approval from the House of Representatives for the plan.

Hotasi said that the company had urged the government and the House to speed up the privatization process, in order for the company to immediately receive sufficient capital to compete with other airlines.

"Other airlines have already received fresh capital to expand. We will be left behind if the government and the House delay our privatization plan," said Hotasi.

Competition in the local airline industry has become tougher with the entry of several new players in the past couple of years.

Local passengers have seen prices dipping over the past couple of years particularly with new airlines providing cheaper no-frills services. This has contributed to the troubles faced by major domestic airlines like Merpati and state-owned Garuda Indonesia (the country's flagship carrier).

Merpati has asked for a government bailout amid huge debts and declining business following the SARS outbreak, terrorist attacks and tougher competition.

http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailheadlines.asp?fileid=20040715.B03&irec=10

[David-80]

Merpati to Recommence Bandung, Singapore Flights

BANDUNG, W Java, July 16 Asia Pulse - Indonesia's Merpati Nusantara Airlines is ready to recommence flights between Bandung, capital of Indonesia's West Java province, and Singapore by December at the earliest, an official has said.
"We will reopen the route due to the potential market," Merpati's marketing director, Toto Nursatyo, said here Thursday.

Merpati closed the route following the onset of the economic crisis in 1998.

Toto expressed confidence that the route will give the airline a big advantage as the number of passengers departing for Singaporefrom Bandung reaches about 1,500 a week.

Merpati plans to use a Boeing 737-300 for the Bandung-Singapore route, he said.

The airline will again offer direct flights between Bandung and Palembang (South Sumatra), Batam (Riau) and Denpasar (Bali) this year.

Toto said Merpati Airlines is planning to open routes from Bandung to several subdistricts in West Java using a CN-235.

(ANTARA)

[David-80]

It should be tough for Merpati as AirAsia also increase their flight from Bandung to JB twice daily.

cheers

[sanhen]

Can be.
But maybe there is more customers than AirAsia can handle in the market.
So its ok for Merpati, even with higher price = more $$$.

[David-80]

Yeah i do hope the same thing, Merpati is not in very good financial condition right now. its a gamble for them, that plan to buy 20 new airplanes too.

cheers

[peseg5]

PT (Persero) Angkasa Pura II dan PT Kereta Api (Persero) Siap Bangun Moda Kereta Api


MASYARAKAT pengguna jasa Bandara Soekarno Hatta (Banten) boleh gembira, sebab PT Angkasa Pura II sebagai pengelolanya memasuki babak baru dalam memberi layanan. Babak baru tersebut adalah kesiapan manajemen membangun transprotasi kereta api dari pusat kota Jakarta menuju bandara. Pusat operasional kereta api difokuskan pada Stasiun Manggarai (Jakarta Selatan), yang merupakan grade separation yaitu tempat pertemuan jalur dari arah timur dengan jalur dalam kota. Persiapan ke arah itu jauh hari sudah dirintis bekerja sama dengan PT Kereta Api Indonesia.

Kini tinggal menuangkan dalam bentuk MOU dan seterusnya mencari investor untuk membiayai proyek tersebut. Estimasi biaya Rp 1 triliun, yang dialokasikan untuk pembebasan tanah masyarakat yang terkana proyek, membangun infrastruktur dan pengadaan kereta api.

Jenis kereta api tentu harus disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan bisnis dan kelompok masyarakat pengguna jasa angkutan udara, misalnya harus ber-AC dan penumpangnya harus sesuai dengan tempat duduk. Lebih penting lagi adalah suasana yang aman saat berada dalam kereta api serta ketepatan waktu.

Menurut UU No.13 Tahun 1992, infrastruktur kereta api dibangun dan dimiliki oleh pemerintah tapi hingga kini pemerintah belum mempunyai dana untuk membangun proyek itu sehingga PT Angkasa Pura II dan PT KAI harus mencari solusi, misalnya dengan mengundang investor untuk bersama-sama mendanai proyek tersebut dengan pola kerja sama yang sedang dikaji dan tentunya infrastruktur tetap dimiliki pemerintah.

Pengelola Bandara Soekarno-Hatta memang pantas mempercepat pembangunan transportasi kereta api, sebab baik ditinjau dari sisi bisnis kebandaraan maupun kebutuhan masyarakat, sudah sangat mendesak. Apalagi jumlah penumpang pesawat lewat Bandara Soekarno-Hatta sekarang ini sudah lebih dari 14 juta orang setiap tahun. Padahal, dalam penelitian berbagai konsultan dalam dan luar negeri, bila kunjungan bandara sudah mencapai 11 juta orang per tahun maka sudah selayaknya mendapat dukungan transportasi kereta api, di samping sarana transportasi darat lain.

ÔÕHampir tidak ada bandara internasional yang belum didukung transportasi kereta api, Kuala Lumpur saja sudah berjalan sejak tahun 2002. Kita sebenarnya sudah terlambat dan minimal tahun 2004 transportasi kereta api sudah mulai dibangun,ÕÕ kata seorang dari unit teknik di Angkasa Pura II Jakarta, kemarin.

Lihatlah kondisi bisnis penerbangan Indonesia, mulai tahun 2000 menanjak kembali, beberapa airline baru muncul menambah semarak kompetisi bisnis penerbangan dan bisnis transportasi pada umumnya.

Market share yang sebelum beralih dari moda udara ke moda angkutan darat dan moda laut secara perlahanlahan mulai kembali menggunakan moda angkutan udara.Meningkatnya daya beli masyarakat dan pulihnya kepercayaan terhadap Indonesia membuat rute-rute penerbangan dari luar negeri kembali mewarnai bisnis penerbangan di Indonesia.

Pengembangan jalan kereta api merupakan alternatif terbaik untuk mendukung peningkatan aktivitas bisnis penerbangan sebab jalan darat lainnya tidak mendukung lagi akibat padatnya lalu lintas. Jaringan rel kereta api punya efektivitas tinggi, yakni dengan 15,6 juta penumpang km/kereta api pada tahun 2000 dan 536.237 ton km/gerbong kereta api. Berdasarkan data itu, kereta api memiliki efisiensi yang cukup tinggi karena dapat mengangkut penumpang secara massal.

Karakteristik moda kereta api dan efisiensi yang diberikan sangat cocok dengan karakteristik penumpang moda angkutan udara yang sangat mengutamakan ketepatan waktu, fleksibilitas transportasi dan kemudahan, baik dalam transportasi atau dalam city check in. Moda kereta api juga cocok dengan sistem komputer dalam wilayah Jabotabek.

Bila transportasi kereta api ke bandara terealisir maka untuk chek in naik pesawat selain dilakukan di bandara dapat juga dilakukan di Stasiun Manggarai, karena jadwal kereta api akan disesuaikan dengan jadwal kedatangan dan keberangkatan.

Waktu yang dibutuhkan kereta api lebih singkat dibandingkan naik bus atau taksi, karena perjalanan kereta api tanpa hambatan. Jadi, sarana transportasi ini bukan saja menguntungkan bandara dalam memberikan pelayanan juga menguntungkan maskapai penerbangan dan masyarakat itu sendiri.

Ditinjau dari kepentingan masyarakat sendiri kebutuhan transportasi kereta api ke bandara juga sangat mendesak karena angkutan kendaraan umum seperti taksi, bus, dan kendaraan pribadi tidak tepat waktu lagi akibat kemacetan lalu lintas, sedangkan akses jalan ke bandara sekarang ini hanya Jalan Tol Sedyatmo dari segala arah. Bayangkan kalau jalan itu terkena banjir seperti beberapa tahun lalu atau ada kendaraan mogok dan kecelakaan lalu lintas.

Polling yang dilakukan berbagai lembaga dan Angkasa Pura menunjukkan, di atas 90 persen rakyat menginginkan transportasi kereta api menuju bandara dari pusat kota Jakarta segera dibangun. Bahkan, di antara responden yang menggunakan pesawat udara ingin lebih cepat lagi, sebab di Bandara Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) sudah berjalan sejak 2002. Di sana para penumpang pesawat tidak terlalu dipusingkan kemacetan lalu lintas sebab ada alternatif apakah mau naik kereta api atau kendaraan umum dan pribadi. Secara spesifik mereka memang belum secara tegas ingin pindah ke sarana kereta api sebab masih tergantung dari pelayanan. Dengan pengoperasian moda transportasi baru ini diharapkan kinerja Bandara Soekarno-Hata sebagai pelayanan transportasi dapat ditingkatkan dan juga dalam kerangka mewujudkan main gate dan airport city.

Menurut Direktur Utama Angkasa Pura II, Edie Haryoto, pembangunan infrastruktur rel kereta api dari Bandara Sukarno-Hatta ke Manggarai diupayakan yang jaraknya dekat dengan biaya paling rendah. Ada lima alternatif yang kini sedang dipelajari, sebab masing-masing alternatif punya kelebihan dan kekurangan. Yang paling cocok tampaknya alternatif tiga, sebab di samping sesuai planing Bandara Soekarno Hatta, juga jaraknya yang lebih pendek dengan pembebasan tanah yang sekitar 91.000 meter persegi.

Alternatif III merupakan usulan PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) karena pada alternatif ini rencana jalur kereta api lebih banyak melalui tanah yang dimiliki oleh Departemen Perhubungan.

Panjang jalur rel ini adalah 9,31 kilometer dengan konstruksi flyover atau elevated construction sepanjang 2,34 kilometer dan sisanya merupakan konsruksi di atas tanah atau at grade constructioon. Elevated construction dibangun karena pada jalur ini setelah melewati STA Kalideres berbelok ke utara dengan melewati Jalan Daan Mogot sehingga diperlukan suatu perlintasan yang tidak sebidang dengan jalan raya karena Jalan Daan Mogot merupakan jalan nasional yang menghubungkan PKN DKI Jakarta dengan PKN Kota Tangerang.

Karakteristik jalur ini melewati jalur rel eksiting sampai dengan Stasiun Kalideres yang kemudian berbelok ke arah utara menju sebelah timur yakni Perumahan Duta Garden, salah satu perumahan elit di wilayah Tangerang yang mungkin dapat dijadikan suatu city terminal. Pada ruas ini terdapat beberapa kilometer merupakan tanah milik Departemen Perhubungan sehingga pembebasannya lebih mudah. Pada jalur ini pembebasan tanah yang diperlukan lebih besar dibandingkan empat alternatif lain, yaitu sepanjang 93.800 meter persegi, dan itu karena untuk perlintasan dari Perumahan Duta Garden, Kampung Baru sampai gerbang bandara memang diperlukan banyak pembebasan tanah. Alternatif I diperkirakan membutuh-kan perpanjangan rel sekitar 15.405 kilometer dari STA Bojong Indah.

Diperkirakan kebutuhan pembebasan lahan untuk alternatif I sepanjang 3.413 kilometer, dengan asumsi alternatif I ini dibuat sejajar dan melayang di tengah trase JORR II, ROWnya dapat sharing dengan ROW yang dibebaskan untuk JORR II dan lahan di sepanjang Sungai Cidadap saat ini sudah dibebaskan oleh PT Angkasa Pura II. Namun akibatnya, trase jalan rel akses bandara ini harus melayang di sepanjang trase JORR II di tengah-tengah ROW JORR II, kemudian mengikuti DAS Cidadap (Jalan Kamal Benda-Jalan Atang Sanjaya) sampai Terminal I/II di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta.

Alternatif II diperkirakan membutuhkan perpanjangan rel sekitar 7.475 kilometer dari STA Tangerang, dan dibutuhkan pembebasan lahan tambahan sekitar 4,55 kilometer.

Pada dasarnya alternatif II ini akan dibuat dengan semaksimal mungkin memanfaatkan jalur rel KA eksisting sampai dengan STA Tangerang yang kemudian berbelok melalui sekitar DAS Cidadap ke arah jalan akses bandara di sebelah barat sampai dengan Gerbang Barat Bandara dan masuk ke terminal I/II Bandara Soekarno-Hatta. Persoalan yang timbul tidak jauh berbeda dengan alternatif I, yaitu membutuhkan biaya besar.

Alternaif IV diusulkan Pemerintah Indonesia. Alternatif tersebut menempuh jalur melewati Tanjung Priok, kemudian dari STA Angke melewati eksiting tol pelabuhan-tol bandara kemudian melewati Pantai Indah Kapuk sampai DAS Sungai Cidadap kemudian ke gerbang bandara. Pantai Indah Kapuk diharapkan dapat menjadi city terminal karena demand di perumahan tersebut banyak yang menggunakan Bandara Soekarno Hatta dan memerlukan alternatif lain untuk menuju bandra ataupun Jakarta.

Penambahan jalan rel alternatif IV adalah 17,5 kilometer dari STA Angke dengan menggunakan releksiting dari Tanjung Priok sampai dengan STA Angke sehingga tanah yang dibebaskan sekitar 33.600 meter persegi dan mengakibatkan jalan rel yang akan dibangun harus menggunakan elevated construction dengan tinggi 5,5 kilometer dari tanah dasar.

Alternatif V termasuk alternatif usulan dari PT Angkasa Pura II, namun alternatif III adalah yang paling efisien baik teknis maupun nonteknis. Secara detail alternatif usulan ini hampir sama dengan alternatif II yang melalui Kota Tangerang tetapi kemudian berbelok ke timur dan berjalan di sebelah selatan rencana pengembangan bandara. Alternatif V memang ditujukan untuk mengamankan masterplan bandara.

Alternatif V mempunyai panjang 16,52 kilometer, dengan panjang konstruksi yang berada di atas tanah sepanjang 5,85 kilometer, yaitu ketika melewati Kota Tangerang sedangkan luas area yang harus dibebaskan sebesar 91.000 meter persegi.(KAM)

[Alvin]

Soekarno-Hatta Airport improves services, looks to satisfy public
Multa Fidrus, Tangerang

Everything is coming up roses --- and even smelling like it -- at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng.

The administrators of the airport are clearly tired of being the butt of so many jokes.

Often compared to a crowded and poorly maintained bus terminal, the airport now has a sparkling new look, with spruced-up bathrooms, new artwork and lots of flowers all over.

Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II completed a 100-day service improvement program on Friday, which was aimed at making visitors and passengers more comfortable.

"We thank the media for criticizing the services, facilities and the look of the airport as being similar to those at the Pulogadung bus terminal," Angkasa Pura II president director Edie Haryoto said on Friday.

He said such criticism triggered the company to start the improvement program on April 6 at a cost of Rp 1 billion (US$112,359).

Travelers may soon forget the long drive through Jakarta traffic to get to the airport once they arrive and find it is now easier to find a parking space. The airport operator had enlarged the existing parking lots and is now constructing new parking lots to accommodate even more cars.

The passenger lounges now have mini-gardens complete with Balinese sculptures and wood carvings, and there are more seats inside the terminals and in the entrance hall.

Lights brighten the entrance road to the airport and other areas around the airport, which used to be dark at night.

The Jakarta Post observed that speed bumps and traffic signs have been put along the entrance road to the airport to control the flow of traffic. Line of taxis were orderly parked, enabling passengers to take their favorite cab and leave the airport without having to wait in a long line.

The airport operator has also provided a separate taxi queue for VIPs and the disabled.

The technical and operational director of Angkasa Pura II, I Gusti Made Dhordy, said the operator had many more beautification plans for the airport.

Welcome billboards will be installed at the airport gates, as well as a statue of Indonesian founding fathers Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta.

"We will pay however much it costs gradually to improve the services and facilities of the airport," he said.

Airport administration chief Untung Rahayu said that in the near future, ojek (motorcycle taxis) would be banned from entering the airport zone.

"By the end of the year, we will operate free shuttle buses to carry passengers, visitors and airport workers to and from the airport zone," he said.

Soekarno-Hatta Airport is second out of the top 100 international airports in the world in terms of passenger growth since 2003. Soekarno-Hatta has seen the number of passengers increase by 33 percent over this time period, trailing only Shanghai Airport in China with 34.2 percent passenger growth.

Soekarno-Hatta has also risen from 71st to 45th among the top 100 international airports in terms of its services and public facilities.

[David-80]

Good to see CGK is 2nd of the best growth airport in 2003.

This year will get even higher, CGK is already on top 30 airport in term of pax traffic.

cheers

[sanhen]

what is pax traffic?

[David-80]

Pax traffic is passengers traffic.

here is recent article about OPEN SKIES between Indonesia and USA :D (thanks to huawei)
-
Thejakartapost.com
July 27, 2004

RI, U.S., sign deal on air services

Wahyoe Boediwardhana and Tony Hotland, Denpasar/Jakarta

Indonesia and the United States signed on Monday an open-skies aviation agreement between both countries, which removes all restrictions on air services to, from and beyond each other's territory. The new agreement, which replaces an outdated one from 1968 that limited commercial opportunities, eliminates restrictions on how often carriers may fly, the type of aircraft they may use, and the prices they may charge.

"At present, only (national flag-carrier) Garuda has expressed its readiness to fly to the U.S. Garuda may now operate flights to over 40 international airports there," said minister of communications ad interim Soenarno after signing the agreement.

Soenarno signed the pact with U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta. The signing was held prior to the opening of the fourth transportation ministerial meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization, which runs from July 26 through July 29 in Bali. The signing is the second by Mineta during his current trip to Asia, following the signing of a similar agreement with China in Beijing last Saturday.

"Our experience shows that open-air agreements result in not only an increased number of passengers and businesses, but also better and more competitive services at lower prices," Mineta said.

Soenarno added that Continental Airlines Inc., the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, would soon add routes to Indonesia, and Northwest Airline Corp., the fourth-largest, might work in cooperation with Garuda for a new route to Indonesia. Currently, the only U.S. carrier that flies to Indonesia is Continental Airlines Inc., which flies to Bali.

Garuda Indonesia spokesman Pujobroto affirmed that the carrier planned to resume flying to the U.S., but no specific dates nor destinations had been determined yet. "We stopped flying to the U.S. in 1996 because the route was a really long one and was not that profitable for us," he told The Jakarta Post. The route was from Jakarta to Los Angeles via Denpasar, Biak, and Honolulu.

Pujobroto also said that Garuda needed to obtain licenses from countries used as transit points before resuming flights to the U.S. Soenarno added that he would also discuss with his counterpart the matter of enabling Indonesians to obtain more easily visas to go to the U.S..

Also on Monday, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency provided three grants totaling US$1.1 million for Indonesia to build an aviation infrastructure that was capable of handling the anticipated growth likely to result from the agreement.

"The grants shall be used for air traffic control systems and equipment to help safely manage Indonesia's airspace above the Natuna Islands, to improve the Indonesian airline industry's passenger reservation system through the Airline Computer Reservation System Regulation project and to fund security and safety assessments at four Indonesian airports," Mineta said.

"This is a challenge for our flight operators because it takes a high standard of security and safety to enter and operate in an area like the U.S.," said Soenarno, adding that 26 international airports here were ready to be served by U.S. carriers.

[Medan01]

Truly happy about the open skies policy between Indonesia and the U.S. Now, if we can run and build our airport professionaly as well it will be wonderful. When can we have airport that looks like the new Guangzhou International Airport? The design is just out of this world. How can we let Angkasa Pura (1 and 2) know that we don't really have good looking and professionally run airports in our country? Ever noticed the TV screen at CGK terminal 2? What are we doing about that? Looks like we tend to talk a lot in Indonesia but we never really deliver. What's with the only glass aerobridge at D concourse on Terminal 2? Why don't they upgrade the other 6 ? It's been more than a year. I read the other day when I was in Jakarta that they were now planning to build a common check in area between Terminal 1 and 2 with about 67 check-in counter. I hope they really mean it and they really build it.

As for chairs in the terminal building, don't expect to find any. I was there the 2 weeks ago trying to board my plane to Sydney and I saw lots of people seating on the floor of the main area on concourse D leading to the gates. Can't blame them because there was not any chair around - can't understand why jakarta post noticed more chairs in the terminal building. Renting the space out to those poorly designed stand alone shops on the main concourse area is a big mistake. It is even worse when a particular shop decide they have full liberty in turning up the sound system of their favourite Dangdut songs. C'mon I don't have anything against dangdut but we are talking about an International airport here. What we need in the background is the sound of nice slow gamelan music or any Indonesian folk music played softly. Not some tunes from Inul, Rhoma, and the gang.....with high volume.

How about those lights? Are they out or are they trying to save electricity bill? The terminal buildings need to be lighted otherwise they are just plain dirty and old. Marble and Granite floor are only useful if we have light shinning on them....otherwise, stick with carpet. And, please fix the leak. Not a good first impression if there is a water dripping on you as soon as you get off the plane.

The only improvement I saw was the Esplanade Lounge which is next to the Puri Indah Lounge and across from the Premium Lounge and the smoking area before entering gate D1 and E1. I have to admit that the parking condition is now improved but it is way overcapacity now. Just to get out of the parking lot at about 7pm everynight will take you about 20 minutes.

Sorry if I seem a little frustrated but things move just so slow for us in terms of aviation and airport in Indonesia. I just hope Angkasa Pura don't fool themshelves silly by stopping at this minor improvements while airports around the region are shaping up to compete. Finally, please get the Kuala Namu airport built, Batam's Hang Nadim repainted, Surabaya's Juanda new terminal run and maintained professionally and move the premier lounge at Ngurah Rai from the dungeon to a more civilized area of the airport. Also, why can't we have SQ and all other airlines to have their own lounge like the other airports. Just rent the space to them - they will manage the lounges. :rant:

[David-80]

I am in jakarta now and i am also frustated by the airport in CGK..anyway ...

since you also mentioned the glass aerobridge...those are made by the indonesian company called bukaka = garbarata...silly CGK doesnt even change all of it to that! :bash:

anyway, i will post some pictures later..i will take manado, padang and juanda new extension airport.


cheers

[tata]

Maybe it's off topic question but still it's a foverer question I have: Is there any other country impose the 'Fiskal' Tax (don't know what to call in English) to people leaving their own country? And Why we do it?

[peseg5]

I am in jakarta now and i am also frustated by the airport in CGK..anyway ...

since you also mentioned the glass aerobridge...those are made by the indonesian company called bukaka = garbarata...silly CGK doesnt even change all of it to that! :bash:

anyway, i will post some pictures later..i will take manado, padang and juanda new extension airport.


cheers

yes, garbarata (which made by Indo) used by many international airports incl HK, SIN, TKY, etc..
proud eh?!

[JAG2]

Maybe it's off topic question but still it's a foverer question I have: Is there any other country impose the 'Fiskal' Tax (don't know what to call in English) to people leaving their own country? And Why we do it?

I think Indonesia is the only country in the world who let their people pay when leaving the country.

[sanhen]

hehehehe
bad airport.. no seating.. bla bla bla
so we back to the old topic: public service is a shame in indonesia =) hehehehe

[Medan01]

hehehehe
bad airport.. no seating.. bla bla bla
so we back to the old topic: public service is a shame in indonesia =) hehehehe


Should privatize the airport soon.....and the airline as well. Garuda, as long as it is still a state company, will always be a cash cow for the politicions. I say we privatize the airport and the airline and sell the 49% of Garuda to either SQ or CX to make that company rosy, respected, and profitable again. It is ashamed to have such a big archipelago country with the national airline that is struggling so badly......... :speech:

[JAG2]

Talking abt Garuda Indonesia , they will no longer serve Amsterdam on the route net work. Effective november this year they stopped flying to Amsterdam.

[tata]

so Garuda close all its flight to Europe? Since Amsterdam is so far the only one.

[Medan01]

This is horrible. Can anyone confirm this? Garuda will stop all its flights to Europe. While other airlines increase their frequency to all destinations....our own national airline will cease operation. This is not good. There must be a reason. :bash:

[tata]

the blame goes to politicians for cow-milking Garuda for their own interest. Garuda used to fly --at least what I know-- to Italy, Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam and for a period of time used to be profitable. Now see what happen? No other choice they must close all flight to Europe (can't bear the cost) and --as long as they-- focus on Asia. Of course this won't be easy since Garuda must compete with giant like SIA, Thai Airways, Cathay etc.

Well for now, we swallow this bitter pill.... again :(

[Medan01]

Garuda used to fly to these European destinations:
- good old Amsterdam
- London
- Paris
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
- Zurich
- Rome
- Brussels
- Madrid
- Moscow

It is a sad day for Garuda the day they make Amsterdam offline.......

[David-80]

The reason why Garuda closed their europe routes maybe because they already have code share with MAS and KLM is increasing their flight to jakarta 8 times a week.

cheers

[tata]

David, can you explain what is 'Code Share'?

[David-80]

It is sharing the flights, MAS provided Garuda with maybe 20-30 seats for their flights which the profit will go 50/50.

cheers

[Medan01]

I thought Code Share with MAS is only for Frankfurt and London. Guess AMS will be on the next code share as well. It is just different to have the blue bird missing from Schipol......The kite is just not the same. By the way, has KLM increased its flight to 8 times / week yet? This is also to replace the 3 times / week flight on AF. Just wondering what Garuda will use its 744 for now???

[tata]

I think Indonesia is the only country in the world who let their people pay when leaving the country.

so... what's the reason behind taxing people going abroad? Is 'Going-abroad-is-a-luxury-thing' behind this policy? *gue bingung*

[Medan01]

They actually canceled the fiscal tax for people who traveled to KL for a while from Sumatra last March until April....but it was reinstated again after the central government discovered that they could make more money again if this policy is reinstated.... :bash:

I say we vote the fiscal tax down.....It is just plain ridiculous.....and does not make sense. It is the old "Oder Baru" policy. Even China, Cuba, and North Korea do not tax their people when they want to travel abroad.

[David-80]

If the fiskal policy gone...we will see more air travel booming...

now approx 20 million+ people use airplane compare to our population 200Million, we can reach 90 million in 10 years...wow!

cheers

[Medan01]

Then, we can have more airlines coming to the country as well. Garuda may very well be healthy again since more people will fly with them internationally. Airports construction can be booming too. Medan's Kuala Namu may finally be built. People from Medan and Sumatra don't have to go thru Penang to travel international just to avoid fiscal tax. CGK may have a different look with a lot of airlines visiting the airport. In total, just a great day for the aviation industry in Indonesia. Let's hope this won't be just a dream and may become a reality by the time Indonesia is 60. We've just got to be wiser when we are 60, won't we? :runaway:

[David-80]

AirAsia to serve more cities in Indonesia

KUTA, Bali (Antara): Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia is planning to expand its flight service route network to Indonesia, a spokesman said.

The airline has thus far been serving routes from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Denpasar, AirAsia Manager Shamsul Salim said here on Saturday.

AirAsia would soon start a service between Kuala Lumpur and Medan, North Sumatra, Salim said following the inauguration of the Denpasar to Kuala Lumpur route here.

The airline also intended to start more services to Palembang, South Sumatra and Makassar, South Sulawesi, he said.

Salim said that the Kuala Lumpur to Medan route would start on Aug. 27, in conjunction with additional flights from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

Based in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru (Malaysia) and Bangkok (Thailand), AirAsia carries its passengers in Boeing 737 aircraft, each of which has 148 seats, he said.

Salim said the frequency of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Indonesian cities would be increased in accordance with demand. (**)

[tata]

If the fiskal policy gone...we will see more air travel booming...

now approx 20 million+ people use airplane compare to our population 200Million, we can reach 90 million in 10 years...wow!

cheers

David, Medan01 this is exactly what I've been thinking. When travel booming, this will bring good and more jobs to Indonesian people. From travel agents until the guys work in airport. More people travel more taxis needed, bigger airport, more restaurants opens etc etc.

But I'm deeply doubtfull that fiscal tax will be scrapped out even for the next 10 years... For some reason very very doubtlful... *sad*

[David-80]

Maskapai Domestik Diminta Hindari Jam Sibuk

Travel News: Thursday, 12 Aug 2004 9:29:51 WIB

PT Angkasa Pura II meminta maskapai penerbangan domestik untuk menghindari penggunaan jadwal pemberangkatan dan pendaratan pesawat pada jam sibuk guna menghindari kepadatan arus lalu lintas penerbangan di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta.

Direktur Operasi dan Teknik Angkasa Pura II I.G.M. Dhordy mengatakan saat ini rata-rata pendaratan dan pemberangkatan pesawat di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta per hari telah mencapai 600 penerbangan.

Namun pada jam sibuk seperti antara pukul 06:00 WIB sampai 08:00 WIB, paparnya, kepadatan tersebut menjadi sangat tinggi sehingga bisa mengancam keselamatan penerbangan.

"Untuk menghindari kepadatan ini kita meminta kepada pihak maskapai penerbangan untuk tidak saling ngotot menggunakan jam-jam sibuk tersebut, terutama pada jadwal penerbangan pagi hari," ujarnya kepada Bisnis.

Dia menambahkan pada jam sibuk, pendaran dan pemberangkatan bisa mencapai rata-rata setiap dua menit dari dua runway yang ada di bandara internasional tersebut.

Beberapa bulan

Dia mengatakan sampai saat ini Tim Slot Time Penerbangan yang terdiri dari pihak regulator (pemerintah), PT Angkasa Pura dan sejumlah maskapai penerbangan masih belum menghasilkan keputusan soal pengaturan penggunaan bandara tersebut meski telah bekerja sejak beberapa bulan lalu.

Menurut dia, salah satu kendala tertundanya keputusan soal pengaturan penggunaan bandara tersebut termasuk keengganan maskapai itu sendiri untuk 'mengalah' dan berpindah pada jam yang tidak terlalu sibuk.

Dhordy menjelaskan selain pagi, jam sibuk yang sering menjadi incaran maskapai penerbangan adalah pukul lima sampai pukul tujuh sore.

"Selama ini pihak operator penerbangan sering menyalahkan Angkasa Pura karena pada jam-jam tertentu terjadi penundaan pendaratan. Tapi kondisi yang terjadi sebenarnya adalah kian padatnya penggunaan bandara, terutama di sejumlah bandara utama," katanya.

Sementara itu Dirjen Perhubungan Udara Cucuk Suryo Suprojo mengatakan sampai saat ini Tim Slot Time Penerbangan masih bekerja, sehingga semua pihak diminta bersabar menunggu keputusan tersebut. "Kami akan segera mengumumkan nanti setelah tim selesai bekerja," ujarnya. (jao)

[David-80]

about fiskal, read my news on tourism thread.


about that traffic in CGK, that just nuts! with only 20+ million now travelling by air..what can possibly happen with CGK in 2007-2008? when it might reach 40 - 70 million people....the airport now is overcrowded already, especially terminal 2. :bash:


cheers

[tata]

David, thanks for sharing the news. So fiskal, is it a tax or a 'tool' to keep Indonesian, as much as possible, from going abroad?

Perhaps government may decrease it gradually so that say in 3 years time fiskal will 0. This is still better than abolishing it abruptly for avoiding 'shock' to our tax collection.

[macgyver]

David, thanks for sharing the news. So fiskal, is it a tax or a 'tool' to keep Indonesian, as much as possible, from going abroad?

Perhaps government may decrease it gradually so that say in 3 years time fiskal will 0. This is still better than abolishing it abruptly for avoiding 'shock' to our tax collection.

No ... The Idea is to get " tax" from the rich . One who is capable to go abroad treat as a rich person. Besides ... this fiscal can deduct your income tax ... according to PPH 21.

So if You often back and forth abroad .... you can collect the receipt of your fiscal to deduct your yearly income tax .....

[tata]

SEMARANG (Antara): The government has upgraded Achmad Yani Airport in the Central Java capital, Semarang, to international status to boost the provincial economy, the Central Java governor said on Sunday.

The airport upgrading was stipulated in a Ministry of Communications decree dated Aug. 10. It is the second international airport in the province, following Adisumarmo Airport, Surakarta.

Governor Mardiyanto declared the status during a ceremony to celebrate the province administration's 54th anniversary.

He then signed a cooperation agreement with the Diponegoro Military Commander on the airport's development and with the Semarang mayor on land acquisition needed to extend the airport runway.

The airport also houses the Indonesian Army Aviation Corps. (***)

[JAG2]

I have a question and maybe this question hasalready been answered : what was really the reason that Garuda Indonesia doesn t fly anymore to Europe ? is it political ? I still cann t believed that out of a sudden Garuda Indonesia decided to quit flying to Europe ????

[tata]

In my opinion it is solely based on the fact that Garuda would concentrate on Asia market. Long haul flight to Europe considered economically infeasible for Garuda. I quoted news from thejakartapost.com:

Garuda to suspend Amsterdam, Seoul and other routes

JAKARTA (AFP): Garuda Indonesia is planning to reduce or halt a series of services in the upcoming winter season, among them flights to Amsterdam and Seoul, the company said Tuesday.

The moves are "adjustment steps taken in line with the medium-term programs of the company," a press statement by the state-owned airline said.

It said that for the winter season Garuda Indonesia will "temporarily close the route to Amsterdam at the end of October 2004."

It said the move will first be preceeded by a gradual cut in flight frequency on the route, from the current four times a week to three beginning in early September and to two from early October.

"Besides that, Garuda will also temporarily close the Denpasar-Taipei-Seoul flight early in September 2004," Garuda Indonesia said. Garuda is currently serving the route five times a week.

The airline will also reduce its schedule to the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Guangzhou from five times per week to three, starting early in September.

"The reduction in Garuda flight frequency is in line with the market conditions in those sectors," the company said. (*)

[David-80]

I have a question and maybe this question hasalready been answered : what was really the reason that Garuda Indonesia doesn t fly anymore to Europe ? is it political ? I still cann t believed that out of a sudden Garuda Indonesia decided to quit flying to Europe ????

Its all about profit, FYI, garuda flight from amsterdam always full but being full doesnt mean profitable. Garuda use buy one get one free system on their Amsterdam route.
Until the 777 and more A330s are coming, there wont be a flight to europe. Garuda is about to resume now hopefully to LAX (los angeles) since Indonesia and USA already signed open sky agreement last month.

cheers

[peseg5]

David, Garuda jadi beli B777?

[David-80]

Jadi.

777 already ordered since 1996, expected to coming next year, this year Garuda will have their Boeing 737NG (next generation) coming.

cheers

[Medan01]

It is a good news if it is the case. The 777 has been ordered for a long time. How about the remaining 3 A330? Is Garuda going to take this up? For now, what will Garuda do to its 3 B744? Hopefully using it for the US route. I can't wait to see NWA and UA to start coming into Indonesia as well.

Open skies agreement with the US now means Garuda can also start flying to any other US cities like NY, ORD (Chicago), and SFO. I think it is also good for Garuda to have a codeshare with NWA to MSP.
:)

[peseg5]

Ouw gitu to.. I remember now, Garuda bought 6 B 777's in IAS 96' right? I thought they were cancelled. Because what I know is they should already received the plane on 2002.. Why took so long ya

[David-80]

Medan01 : Yeah its an exciting moment, We will soon see Garuda 777 and 73G. About US carriers, there is possibility for Northwest from Tokyo to Jakarta. But one thing for sure, Continental is already served 5 times a week from states to Bali and looking to go Jakarta as well.

Peseg05 : Biasa..krismon :)

cheers

[tata]

Medan01 : Yeah its an exciting moment, We will soon see Garuda 777 and 73G. About US carriers, there is possibility for Northwest from Tokyo to Jakarta. But one thing for sure, Continental is already served 5 times a week from states to Bali and looking to go Jakarta as well.

Peseg05 : Biasa..krismon :)

cheers

any picture of 73G?
Dave, you picked-up Bhs Indones