TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia handed over one unit of Boeing 737-500 to the TNI Air Force today, January 7, 2016. The new aircraft will be used to strengthen the performances of the Air Force's activities.
The handover ceremony took place at the TNI Air Force's base at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta, by Garuda's president director M. Arif Wibowo to Marshall Agus Supriatna, the Air Force's chief of staff.
The TNI Air Force purchased the plane to facilitate its fleet in transporting personnel so they can carry out their duties faster and more efficiently.
The chief of staff hopes that the cooperation between the Air Force and Garuda can bring mutual benefits for both institutions.
Garuda Indonesia and TNI AU have collaborated for a number of times, including in 2011 for the purchase of two Boeing 737-400 jets and one engine for the CFM56-3C1 aircraft.
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