EASA and Indonesia Signed Airworthiness Agreement
A new working arrangement streamlines aviation safety validation between European and Indonesian authorities.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Air Travel
In September 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed a formal Working Arrangement on Airworthiness Certification. The pact reduces technical duplication by allowing Indonesia to validate European aviation safety approvals directly.
Why it matters
This agreement aims to maintain rigorous aviation safety standards while reducing administrative burdens on regulators. By streamlining the validation process for design changes and parts, the partnership fosters deeper cooperation between the two regional aviation bodies.
The agreement allows DGCA Indonesia to accept EASA Form 52 for new aircraft and EASA Form 1 for new engines, propellers, and parts. EU design certificate holders are now exempt from obtaining a separate DGCA Indonesia Design Organisation Approval.
The players
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
This is the executive agency of the European Union responsible for civil aviation safety and airworthiness across the bloc.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation Indonesia
This agency serves as the civil aviation authority for Indonesia and is responsible for regulating flight safety and airworthiness within the nation.
The details
The arrangement establishes a framework that eliminates redundant technical inspections, testing, and evaluations for aviation products. DGCA Indonesia will now accept direct validation for specific repair designs, design changes, and official authorizations originating from the EU.
Timeline
The initial Memorandum of Understanding on civil aviation cooperation was signed in 2019.
The signing ceremony took place in September 2026 in Kuala Lumpur during the 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation.
Travel Outlook
This agreement builds upon the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding on civil aviation cooperation to deepen international regulatory alignment. It reflects a global trend toward harmonizing airworthiness certification to expedite cross-border aviation maintenance and manufacturing logistics.
The agreement simplifies the regulatory path for importing European-certified aircraft and parts into Indonesia. Travelers and operators may see reduced administrative lead times for maintenance and repair services as redundant technical inspections are eliminated.
The takeaway
This partnership demonstrates how international regulatory cooperation can reduce technical redundancies in global aviation. Streamlined safety approvals ultimately help ensure that aircraft components move more efficiently between international markets.
Further reading
For more information on current global aviation standards, visit the Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EASA.
