KAI Expands Cooperation with Indonesia's PTDI on KF-21 Follow-On Production and Commercial Aircraft
Signed three MOUs during Korea-Indonesia defense cooperation committee meeting
Explore joint simulator projects and cooperation on medium-sized commercial aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is expanding its cooperation with Indonesia’s state-owned aerospace company PTDI into simulators and commercial aircraft, in addition to follow-on production of the KF-21 Korean fighter jet.
KAI President Kim Jongchul (left) and PTDI President Gita Amperyawan pose for a commemorative photo at the 12th Korea-Indonesia Defense Industry Cooperation Committee (DICC), held at Indonesia's Ministry of Defense on the 11th. KAI
View original imageKAI said on November 13 that it had signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with PTDI on November 11, on the occasion of the 12th Korea-Indonesia Defense Industry Cooperation Committee (DICC) meeting held at Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense. KAI CEO Kim Jongchul and PTDI President Gita Amperiawan attended the signing ceremony.
Under the agreement on KF-21 follow-on production, PTDI will locally produce and supply three types of pylon structural assemblies for follow-on production, following the initial production phase. The two companies plan to establish a supply base for KF-21 parts and strengthen Indonesia’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
In the simulator field, they will cooperate on developing a Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) and providing follow-on support. They also plan to promote technology exchanges, train specialized personnel, and identify joint business opportunities.
In the commercial aircraft field, the companies agreed to share market analyses and technical and design information in response to rising global demand for medium-sized passenger aircraft, and to explore potential joint projects in the future.
Indonesia was the first foreign country to introduce KAI’s KT-1 basic trainer and T-50 supersonic advanced trainer, and is a joint development partner for the KF-21. KAI expects Indonesia to become the first foreign country to introduce the KF-21 in the future.
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“The signing of these MOUs marks a step forward in advancing practical industrial cooperation, including KF-21 follow-on production and simulators, building on the trust the two companies have developed,” CEO Kim said. “We will expand discussions to include cooperation on developing medium-sized commercial aircraft and create new drivers of growth in the global aerospace market together with Indonesia.”
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