February 2019 article.
Selamat Datang! KAI joins hands with PTDI 
Korea Aerospace Industries
Feb 8, 2019, 10:17
KF-X / IF-X System Development Program Site with PTDI, Indonesia
Since 2016, our company has been working with PTDI, Indonesia's leading aerospace company, for the joint development of KF-X / IF-X. What is being done is an opportunity to lead the defense cooperation between the two countries in a more developmental direction and expand their business capacities. Currently, 72 PTDI engineers are dispatched to our company. In collaboration with our company, we visited the workplaces of PTDI members who are receiving transfer of technology.   
What is PT Dirgantara Indonesia?
Founded in Bandung, Indonesia, in 1976, PTDI, a national defense company, has successfully developed its capabilities as an aerospace company. PTDI is mainly used for aircraft The company is capable of designing, developing, producing and manufacturing aircraft structures. The CN-235, a mid-range twin propeller transporter, was developed in cooperation with the former Spanish aerospace company Casa (CASA). I shared an N219 design interpretation with Casa. PTDI has delivered approximately 400 aircraft to 50 aircraft industries so far. In addition to the fixed wing, PTDI also manufactures a variety of rotorcraft, including the NAS330 Puma, NAS332 C1 Super Puma and H215. In addition, the company possesses technical capabilities in the design, testing and certification of aircraft, flight simulators and UAVs, and also operates the MRO business. 
Concerns about the withdrawal of business KFX joint development project
Last year, the company had a public opinion about PTDI's withdrawal of KF-X business development from Indonesia. Recently, however, the remuneration of the KF-X system development contribution from the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia was 132 billion won, dissipating the concerns and accelerating the project. Moreover, on October 30, last year, the National Assembly Chairman of the National Assembly and members of the National Assembly visited Korea to express their appreciation for the smooth progress of the project. He also reaffirmed his intention to participate in Project X and ordered close cooperation between the two companies. In addition, on December 6, PTDI and our engineers jointly shared the development status of KF-X through a development sharing meeting in Indonesia. As a result, the two companies expect synergy in the joint development project of KF-X / IF-X. The number of engineers working in development in our company is increasing, and 72 people are presently participating. It is expected that 100 PTDI members will join our design, design and prototype within this year. Indonesia is dreaming of a new leap forward in the aviation industry by investing about KRW 1.7 trillion, or 20% of the KF-X system development project cost, to produce fighter aircraft that its own air force needs.
System development project from 2016 to 2026
Dispatch of 72 PTDI Engineers PTDI, which designs and analyzes aircraft and produces a variety of fixed and rotorcraft, is a leader in the Southeast Asian aviation industry. In 2011, we conducted joint exploration and development for KF-X development, and signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) between the two companies in December 2015. In January 2016, we cooperated with the Ministry of Defense and PTDI for KF-X. The company entered into full-scale development after completing all preparations for joint development such as investment and division of labor. PTDI dispatches manpower by 2026, the end of the system development project, to participate in aircraft structural design, analysis, and systems. Our company provides the best training system, including aircraft, to meet the requirements of military requirements. We are developing a comprehensive logistics support system. Currently, 72 PTDI engineers are gathered on the 6th floor of the development center and are working together with the members of our company to promote national interests in the defense, economic, and industrial fields.
Agus Caswita, who works as PTDI's business manager at our company, said, “We are in the process of joining KF-X development business in Korea in 2016 and are receiving technology transfer. Indonesian Air Force will operate approximately 50 KF-X / IF-Xs and expect its first delivery in 2026. To this end, 72 PTDI engineers are working with KAI here. ” In addition, about 25 engineers will be dispatched in this year except for development. PTDI engineers received security training, export approval (EL) training, computerized systems, software training according to the environment of the relevant development departments prior to full participation in development, and familiarization to become familiar with the KAI system. And cultural education such as Korean food education.
Development of fighters to meet the needs of the Indonesian Air Force
Expect joint marketing to develop Southeast Asian market PTDI participates in the joint development project in the stages of exploration development → system development → production → delivery → upgrade. Currently, KF-X / IF-X EMD (System Development) program is being implemented, and this project has been successfully implemented, and is striving for the birth of the next-generation fighters desired by both countries. Agus Caswita said, “We are confident that KF-X / IF-X will be successfully developed and proud of us. In addition, what we expect is that, through the development of the KF-X / IF-X, Indonesia will have MRO capabilities as well as the ability to meet military needs.
” PTDI allows the IF-X to be equipped with a drag chute (a parachute installed behind the aircraft to reduce the run distance when the aircraft lands) and an external fuel tank (EFT). As such, the upgrade of the armed ability is also in mind. Finally, he stressed that PTDI could serve as a bridgehead for the delivery of fighter jets to neighboring countries if Korea and Indonesia jointly marketed to meet the demands of the Southeast Asian market. PTDI already has experience in the CN-235 transport business exported to Malaysia, Thailand, Senegal and Korea, and the KF-X / IF-X joint development project has a long and long-term technology transfer. I judge it. The KF-X / IF-X business is now in its infancy. As much time remains, PTDI will make a stronger relationship with our company in the development field, and both companies will continue to develop technology and export market through cooperation.
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