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THE MINISTRY of Transportation stated that Indonesia’s aviation safety and security performance, based on audit results from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), stands above the global average.
Lukman F. Laisa, the Ministry’s Director General of Civil Aviation, said during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday that results from the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) showed Indonesia’s aviation safety and security score reached 78.85%, surpassing the global average of 70.6%
Lukman noted that the Ministry continuously updates aviation regulations to align with evolving international standards set by the ICAO.
“International regulations evolve dynamically, and we must adapt to them promptly. That is why we hold meetings almost every week to draft new rules and adjust existing ones in accordance with the latest ICAO Annexes,” he said.
He explained that any change in standards within ICAO Annexes requires corresponding updates to national regulations to ensure Indonesia’s aviation rules remain consistent with international developments.
According to Lukman, this regulatory readiness is also part of Indonesia’s preparations for the ICAO USOAP audit.
He cited the advancement of drone technology as an example of a development driving the need for new aviation regulations.
He noted that drones are no longer used solely for recreation but are increasingly being developed for applications ranging from cargo transport to passenger transport.
Consequently, the government needs to establish regulations covering various aspects, including pilots, equipment, navigation, organizational structures, and the airports utilized.
Drone technology development is one of the agenda items Indonesia intends to champion if elected to the ICAO Council. Additionally, Indonesia is preparing agendas focused on human resource capacity building and the development of sustainable aviation.
Indonesia is once again bidding for a seat on the ICAO Council, having last held the position in 2001.
The election for four additional ICAO Council members will take place during the 43rd Extraordinary Session of the ICAO Assembly on November 19–20, 2026, in Montreal, Canada. ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established in 1944 to administer the Chicago Convention and set standards and policies for international civil aviation.
Within the organizational structure, the ICAO Council plays a role in determining the organization’s policy direction. The Council consists of member states elected directly by the ICAO Assembly for a three-year term. [antaranews]
