Airfast Indonesia

What Airfast Indonesia does

PT Airfast Indonesia is a privately held Indonesian aircraft charter operator founded in 1971, originally as an Australian-Indonesian joint venture and now fully Indonesian-owned. The company operates a diversified fleet spanning three aircraft categories: jet (B737-8 MAX, recently replacing MD82/83), fixed-wing turboprop (DHC-6-300, DHC-6-400, and amphibious variants), and rotary-wing helicopters (Airbus H125, Bell 412, MI-171). Headquartered in Tangerang with operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Airfast employs several hundred staff and serves enterprise clients across oil & gas, mining, government, corporate, tourism, and humanitarian sectors in Indonesia and internationally.

The company's revenue model operates through three primary streams: on-demand aircraft charter (priced per flight based on aircraft type, duration, and mission complexity), Turn Key Operations (multi-year managed air-transport contracts covering infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and asset management for resource-sector clients), and Pioneer Flight tickets (regulated public-service routes operated under charter agreements with Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, distributed via authorized travel agents). Customer acquisition combines direct enterprise field sales for corporate and resource-sector contracts with a self-serve Quote a Flight channel and authorized-agent distribution for regulated routes.

Airfast's competitive position rests on a rare stack of safety certifications (BARS GOLD since 2014, ISSA registration since June 2024, EU Approved Carrier, CASA Australia AOC-129, Indonesia DGCA Fast Track designation, SMKP Gold status) and proprietary safety systems including the SMSPro Portal, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program, and Corporate Quality Management System (CQMS). The company has accumulated over 55 years of operating experience across Indonesia's archipelago, including remote Papua operations, and has executed international contracts in India, Solomon Islands, Vietnam, UAE, and Sudan (United Nations program). Current leadership is anchored by President Director M. Arif Wibowo.

Name

Airfast Indonesia

Legal name

PT Airfast Indonesia

Website

https://airfastindonesia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PT Airfast Indonesia is a privately held Indonesian aircraft charter operator founded in 1971, operating a diversified jet, fixed-wing (including amphibious), and helicopter fleet to serve oil & gas, mining, government, corporate, tourism, and humanitarian clients across Indonesia and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Crew & Offshore / Oil & Gas Personnel Charter Operators (THABADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD), Offshore Passenger Transport (Oil & Gas Crew Transfer) (THABAGAF), On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB), Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA), On-Demand Scheduled Commuter (Part 135/Small Aircraft Scheduled) (THABACAN)

Keywords

• Aviation charter services
• Aircraft charter operations
• Helicopter offshore services
• Private aviation charter
• Air transport solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangerang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Charter Services: On-demand private aviation charter providing exclusive aircraft with crew for customer-specified routes and schedules. Revenue generated from flight hours, aircraft type used, mission complexity, and distance. Covers corporate crew changes, VIP travel, cargo transport, medical evacuation, and special mission operations.
2. Turn Key Operations: Comprehensive air transport service contracts where Airfast provides complete aviation services including infrastructure development, supporting equipment, personnel, facilities, and aviation asset management. Customers can focus on core business while Airfast manages all air transport requirements reliably, safely, and efficiently.
3. Pioneer Flight Tickets: Flight tickets issued based on charter agreements with Ministry of Transportation of Republic of Indonesia (Ditangud). Tickets sold exclusively for Pioneer Flights through authorized travel agents. This is a regulated public service obligation route program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PT Airfast Indonesia operates aircraft charter services using a diverse fleet of jet (B737-8 MAX), fixed-wing (DHC-6-300, DHC-6-400, including amphibious variants), and rotary-wing (Airbus H125, Bell-412, MI-171) aircraft. The company provides on-demand charter flights, turn-key aviation operations including infrastructure development and personnel, special mission services (LIDAR/aerial survey, medevac, firefighting, external load), and Pioneer Flight services under Indonesian Ministry of Transportation charter agreements. The company serves oil & gas, mining, government, tourism, and corporate sectors across Indonesia and internationally.

Product overview

AIRFAST Indonesia is an industry-leading private aviation company specializing in aircraft charter services. The company operates a diverse fleet organized into three aircraft categories: Jet Aircraft (B737-8 MAX), Fixed Wing aircraft (DHC-6-300, DHC-6-300 Amphibious, DHC-6-400, DHC-6-400 Amphibious), and Rotary Wing helicopters (Airbus H125, Bell-412, MI-171). Beyond core aircraft charter services, AIRFAST offers specialized aviation services including corporate crew change, LIDAR/aerial survey, amphibious/seaplane operations, logistics and cargo support, remote travel, medical evacuation, VVIP travel, logging operations/external load, bambi bucket firefighting, hoisting, offshore operations, and turn key operations. The company positions itself as a provider of customized, tailor-made services serving clients across oil and gas, mining, tourism, government, and humanitarian sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Charter Services
• Turn Key Operations
• Pioneer Flight Services
• Corporate Charter
• Crew Change Services
• Medical Evacuation (Medevac)
• VVIP Travel
• LIDAR / Aerial Survey
• Offshore Helicopter Operations
• Aerial Firefighting (Bambi Bucket)
• Logging Operations / External Load
• Amphibious / Seaplane Operations
• Logistics / Cargo Support
• Helicopter Hoisting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• BARS GOLD Registration maintained continuously since 2014 with successful July 2024 audit
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) is a voluntary evaluation program tailored for operators of smaller aircraft not eligible for the IOSA program. Airfast underwent ISSA certification audit on 6-7 February 2024 by Quali-Audit (appointed ISSA Audit Organization) and officially registered as ISSA operator on 6 June 2024. Program covers Organization/Management, Flight Operations, Dispatch, Maintenance, Cabin Operations, Ground Handling, Cargo, and Security.
• Quali-AuditcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 February 2024Appointed ISSA Audit Organization that conducted Airfast's ISSA certification audit from 6-7 February 2024 at Head Office to verify documentation and implementation of ISSA standards.
• Flight Safety Foundation (FSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Flight Safety Foundation collaborated with major resource industry players in 2010 to establish the BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standards) Program. FSF, as an independent not-for-profit organization, developed the global aviation safety assessment and audit protocol. Airfast has participated in BARS Program since its early days and was one of the founding BARS Member Organizations.
• BARS Member Organizations (BMO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner12 founding BARS Member Organizations from resource industry collaborated with Flight Safety Foundation over 12 months to develop the BARS Program, turned into an award-winning International Aviation Safety Program. Airfast participated from early days.
• Helicopter Association International (HAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing membership and participation in HAI safety programs including Platinum Safety Program qualification since 2004 and Operator Safety Awards since 2000. HAI Robert E. Trimble Award received in 2009 for pilot's high altitude safety achievements.
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia (CASA)minorOthersAustralian civil aviation regulatory body that issued Airfast Air Operator Certificate (AOC-129) maintained since 2005, enabling operations under Australian aviation standards.
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation Indonesia (DGCA)coreOthersIndonesian aviation regulatory authority that designated Airfast as Fast Track operator in 2008 (along with Garuda, Mandala, Premiair) - a rigorous surveillance program. Provides ongoing oversight and approval of SMS Manual (Level 1 manual requiring DGCA approval) and AOSP document.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Susi Air: Susi Air is an Indonesian charter airline specializing in pioneer flight routes and remote-area connectivity with a fleet of small fixed-wing aircraft. Comparable to Airfast's Pioneer Flight business and remote area operations.
• Bristow Group: Bristow Group is the world's largest helicopter operator serving offshore oil & gas, with similar crew change, personnel transport, and search-and-rescue services. Both companies compete for the same resource-industry clients and share the offshore helicopter charter business model.
• CHC Helicopter: CHC Helicopter is a global helicopter operator with the largest market share in offshore oil & gas transportation. Direct overlap with Airfast on offshore crew change, medevac, and SAR services to oil & gas platforms worldwide.
• PHI Aviation: PHI Aviation is a leading US-based helicopter operator serving offshore oil & gas and onshore industrial customers. Closely comparable in model: helicopter crew transport, medevac, and external load operations for resource industries.
• NHV Group: NHV (Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen) is a European helicopter operator specializing in offshore oil & gas crew transfer. Shares Airfast's focus on helicopter-based crew changes and offshore transport for energy clients.
• PT Pelita Air Service: PT Pelita Air Service is an Indonesian charter operator with helicopter and fixed-wing operations serving oil & gas, mining, and corporate clients. Direct Indonesian peer competing in the same domestic market and customer verticals.
• Aviastar Mandiri: Aviastar Mandiri is an Indonesian charter operator with helicopter and fixed-wing services, including medevac and crew change. Competes in the same Indonesian charter aviation market with overlapping customer segments.
• Whitesky Aviation: Whitesky Aviation is an Indonesian helicopter operator providing offshore oil & gas, corporate, and medevac services. Direct competitor in the Indonesian helicopter charter market.
• Asian One Aerospace: Asian One Aerospace is an Indonesian helicopter services operator serving oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure inspection. Competes head-to-head in the same Indonesian helicopter charter segments.

Broad incumbents

• Babcock International: Babcock is a large, diversified industrial services group with a substantial offshore helicopter and aviation services division. Provides similar offshore crew transfer and has broader portfolio across defense and other sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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