Indonesia is set to launch a new premium airline focused entirely on international travel. The airline, named Indonesia Airlines, is a subsidiary of Calypte Holding Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company involved in aviation, renewable energy, and agriculture. The airline will operate out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten.
"Based on the business plan and feasibility study that have been prepared, Indonesia Airlines will focus solely on international flights, with an initial operation of 20 aircraft," said Iskandar Ismail, CEO of Indonesia Airlines and executive chairman of Calypte Holding, in an official statement on Saturday (March 8, 2025).
Indonesia Airlines aims to offer a premium flying experience, blending the luxury of private jet travel with the convenience of commercial flights. It plans to launch with 20 aircraft, including 10 narrow-body jets (Airbus A321neo or A321LR) and 10 wide-body jets (Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9), which will be acquired in stages.
While the airline has yet to announce an official launch date, its Instagram page claims it will be the first in Indonesia to provide an "end-to-end" service concept. Within five years, it plans to serve 48 cities across 30 countries. The airline promises exclusive services, offering premium comfort, personalised attention, and world-class amenities typically found on private jets.
According to Iskandar, the growing demand for travel in the Asia-Pacific region makes this venture highly promising. "With the support of professionals in the aviation sector, including both crew and management teams, Indonesia Airlines is confident in its ability to usher in a new era of premium air travel," he said.
However, the Ministry of Transportation stated on Monday (March 10) that it has not yet received any licensing applications or requests for the airline’s establishment or operation. "As of now, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation has not received any licensing applications or requests regarding the establishment and operation of this scheduled commercial air transport company," said Lukman, as quoted by local media.
While Indonesia Airlines has made ambitious claims, it still needs to secure the necessary permits, including an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), before it can officially take off.