The Second Resurrection of the Aviation Industry

The historical event marked the rise of PTDI as an independent national aviation industry following 20 years of financial difficulties.

KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

Pesawat N219 seusai mendarat setelah terbang perdana di PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Rabu (16/8).

Aug. 16, 2017, is a historic day for the Indonesian people, especially for the national aviation industry.

On this date, a day before the 70th anniversary of the country’s independence, the prototype N219 Nurtanio aircraft manufactured by state-owned aircraftmaker PT Diagantara Indonesia (PTDI) successfully carried out its maiden flight.