Garuda Indonesia

By Chen Chuanren
Members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collectively have set an “aspirational target” of 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda's Boeing 737-800 flew from Jakarta to Pelabuhan Ratu using Bioavtur J2.4 fuel, which contains 2.4% refined palm oil developed by state-owned Pertamina.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The memorandum of understanding was signed by Garuda Indonesia President and CEO Irfan Setiaputra and Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Andi Fahrurrozi, CEO at Indonesian maintenance provider GMF AeroAsia, discusses where it is looking to leverage partnerships and add further airframe capability.
MRO

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air could merge, in a move that State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir says would strengthen Indonesian aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
However, the use of palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock remains controversial.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have agreed to enter a joint venture to coordinate schedules between Singapore and Indonesia to boost capacity.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airlines are exploring cooperation in a range of other areas.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Among other areas of cooperation, Garuda Indonesia will codeshare on SIA’s Singapore-Mumbai flights from Jan. 1.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia and Indonesia’s ministry of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) have moved to cut short a lease for 12 Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets and return them to lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Although Garuda Indonesia slumped to a substantial loss in the 2020 third quarter (Q3), its financial performance showed signs of improvement compared to the previous quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Bombardier has met with the UK’s Serious Fraud Office to discuss suspected corruption related to the 2011-12 acquisition and lease of CRJ1000 regional
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Indonesia’s government is reportedly planning to add flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia to a larger holding company in a bid to streamline marketing operations, cut prices and attract more tourists.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia’s financial situation worsened as lessors took legal action for unpaid leases and government aid to help the flag-carrier weather the COVID-19 crisis has yet to arrive.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
In a move to promote tourism spending in Bali, Garuda Indonesia is exploring new long-haul flights from the resort island to Europe, India and the U.S. even though the routes would be unprofitable ones.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Garuda Indonesia has completed a restructuring of bond obligations in a crucial step to improve its financial position. The carrier gained approval to
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Indonesian government is in the process of helping Garuda Indonesia draft a $1 billion financing proposal as the state-controlled airline has a $500 million Islamic bond (sukuk) due in June.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia saw first quarter (Q1) 2020 revenue drop by 33% year-on-and year—and sharper declines are yet to come in April as COVID-19 restrictions within Indonesia tighten.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The move marks a shift in the country’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
After two consecutive lossmaking years, Garuda Indonesia achieved a profit of $6.5 million for 2019, reversing its $229 million loss a year prior; the airline did not provide an outlook for 2020.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia has set aside its turnaround plans and gone into survival mode to weather the fallout from COVID-19.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bradley Perrett
China Southern Airlines will maintain deep cooperation with Skyteam members after leaving the alliance at year’s end.
Air Transport

By David Casey
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia are now codesharing on each other’s flights between Singapore and the Indonesian capital Jakarta after expanding an agreement that started nine years ago.
Airports & Networks

By Ellie Wells
Over 100 airlines have now registered for World Routes 2016 which will be held in Chengdu, 24 th-27 th September. American Airlines, Air France
Airports & Networks