ICAO commends Indonesia’s aviation safety record

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Toshiyuki Onuma commended Indonesia’s track record in aviation safety and its support for developing nations.

“Indonesia has consistently demonstrated safety and security standards above the global average, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards,” Onuma said in a press statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa, received in Jakarta on Saturday.

Onuma made these remarks while attending the diplomatic reception commemorating the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, on Thursday (Oct 8), an event attended by 200 guests from ICAO member states.

According to Onuma, Indonesia has also shared its expertise with over 60 countries through the Indonesia Developing Countries Training Program (DCTP) since becoming a member in 1950.

Indonesia is bidding for a seat on the ICAO Council for the 2026–2028 term, with the election results set to be announced during the 43rd Extraordinary Session of the ICAO Assembly on November 19–20, 2026.

Now, with the expansion of the ICAO Council from 36 to 40 member states, a significant opportunity has opened for Indonesia to once again contribute at the global level.

Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Canada and Permanent Representative to ICAO, Muhsin Syihab, explained that Indonesia’s progress is inextricably linked to the aviation and civil aviation sectors, which have connected the country to the world and opened up broader opportunities.

Lukman F. Laisa, Director General of Civil Aviation at the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, who attended the event representing the government, emphasized the importance of aviation to the Indonesian people.

“As an archipelagic nation, Indonesia views civil aviation not merely as an industry, but also as a way of life that connects communities,” said Lukman.

He added that air connectivity serves as both an economic driver and a link between regions across the country.

ICAO was established in 1947, and Indonesia held a seat on the ICAO Council for 12 terms between 1962 and 2001.

In 2012, Indonesia opened the Indonesian Interests Office at ICAO (KKIP ICAO) in Montreal to strengthen cooperation and actively participate in meetings at ICAO headquarters.

According to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transportation, the aviation sector served 24.9 million domestic passengers and 18.5 million international passengers through 257 airports, covering 297 domestic and 160 international routes, during the first half of 2026.

These services were operated by 14 national airlines and 59 foreign airlines.

Regarding safety and security, an audit under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (ICAO USOAP) showed Indonesia achieving an “effective implementation” score of 78.85 percent.

The figure exceeds both the global average of 70.6 percent and the Asia-Pacific average of 69.6 percent.

In the ICAO USOAP aviation security audit, Indonesia also recorded a score of 88.53 percent, well above the global target of 75 percent.