Presidential Regulation No. 72 of 2024 on Ratification of the Protocol to Implement the Ninth Package of Commitments on Air Transport Services Under the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services

Country :

Indonesia

Year :

2024

Status :

Implemented

  • About regulation: Ratifies the Protocol to Implement the Ninth Package of Commitments on Air Transport Services under the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS), signed on 6 November 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • This protocol renews Indonesia’s and other ASEAN member states’ commitments to liberalise and facilitate air transport support services, including aircraft repair and maintenance, selling and marketing air transport services, computer reservation system services, aircraft leasing without crew, airfreight forwarding, and aircraft catering services.
  • Additional context: The protocol allows for market access through joint ventures with a maximum of 49% foreign equity, aligning with Indonesia’s aviation and investment regulations. Its ratification is expected to increase the competitiveness of the national aviation industry, create new investment and employment opportunities, and support Indonesia’s commitment to ASEAN Economic Community goals.
  • Relevance to AIPA Resolution on Improving Institutional Capacity to Promote Transport Connectivity in the ASEAN Region:
    • Point 2: Strengthens ASEAN transport coordinating bodies by harmonising regulations and facilitating cross-border cooperation in air transport support services.
    • Point 3: Directly supports the strengthening of the ASEAN Single Aviation Market by opening up key air transport support subsectors, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering greater air connectivity.
    • Point 4: Supports the effective implementation of ASEAN commitments and regional connectivity through reciprocal market opening and regulatory harmonisation.
    • Point 5: Provides a legal basis for institutional frameworks and legislative mechanisms that incentivise investment and market access in air transport services
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