Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia Renew Teaming Framework Agreement to extend its partnership in Indonesia

Witnessed by French Prime Minister François Fillon in Jakarta, Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (also known as Indonesian Aerospace) signed today a new teaming framework agreement, to continue the successful partnership which consists of industrial co-operation as well as marketing of Eurocopter products to Indonesian governmental entities.

The first teaming framework agreement was signed between Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) back in 2006. The renewal of the partnership will see a continuation of the joint effort for a further five years, as representatives from both organizations put pen to paper in a signing ceremony today in Jakarta, in the presence of French Prime Minister, François Fillon, who was on an official visit in Indonesia.

Signing for PTDI is its President Director, Budi Santoso. Henri Stell, Eurocopter Deputy Vice President Sales and Customer Relations (Asia Pacific), was present to sign on behalf of Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter Executive Vice-President Global Business & Services. The partnership between Eurocopter and PTDI began some 35 years ago – when Eurocopter was then known as Aérospatiale and MBB; and PTDI known as Nurtanio – with the licensed production of 123 BO105, 11 Puma SA330 and 19 Super Puma AS332 helicopters. The partnership was further strengthened in 2008 when the two companies set up an assembly line for the Super Puma MK helicopter airframes in Bandung, Indonesia, thereby successfully integrating PTDI into Eurocopter's global supply chain.

The agreement renewal signalled bigger things to come for both parties. Henri Stell pointed out that "both Eurocopter and PTDI can capitalize on each other's strengths – PTDI's strong local insights, network and solid infrastructure; and Eurocopter's global strategy and network coupled with having the world's widest helicopter product range – to secure upcoming local procurement programmes and grow the business together."

Agreeing with Henri Stell, PTDI President Director Budi Santoso noted that "Indonesia has been viewed as one of the most dynamic helicopter markets in Southeast Asia not only due to its vast land area and island archipelago, but also to the fact that there are many ageing helicopter fleets that would need replacement in the coming years." He added, "Together with Eurocopter, our synergy will ensure that we are in a good position to bid for these contracts when the opportunities arise.

About PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) or PT DI
PT DI is an Indonesian state owned enterprise that was established in 1976. The plant sites are
located in Bandung, Tasikmalaya and Batu Poron. The core businesses include:
• Aircraft design and production. PTDI produces CN-235, C212-400, C212 – 200, Super Puma
NAS-332, BELL 412 EP (Customizing). PTDI has delivered more than 350 aircrafts and
helicopters to various customers.
• Aircraft parts, components, tools and fixture manufacturing (example: A320, A330, A340,
A350, and A380 aircrafts wing components , French Eurocopter 's EC 725/225 fuselage and
tail boom, single supplier for the inboard outboard fixed leading edge of A380 and C212-400.)
• Aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, overhaul , repair and alteration
• Engineering services i.e. simulations design and production, aircraft system integration,
information technology
• Defense products manufacturing, and integration maintenance and calibration mainly for
Indonesian Ministry of Defense
Now with 4300 employees, PT DI is focusing their business on specific market segments with
high growth potential in commercial and military products and services.
The company develops and adapts successful aircraft platform and introduces new technology
whenever it creates value by lowering price, reducing direct operating cost or by delivering higher
reliability, comport and safety products and services.
The subsidiaries are:
• PT Nusantara Turbine Propulsion, its core businesses are engine & industrial turbine
maintenance & overhaul, trading part and components
• IPTN North America, Inc., its core businesses are trading a/c spare part , engineering service
business, supporting business activities of PTDI
• PT GE Nusantara Turbin Servuces with the core businesses in maintenance & repair
services turbine & component ge, engineering consultant service, import and trading
PT. GE Technology Indonesia, who deals in medical equip industry, provides management
consultancy service in the field of medical equip engineering and machinery