Garuda signs 1 billion pound deal with Roll Roys
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The nations flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia and British aircraft engine maker Roll Roys signed a 1 billion pound cooperation agreement here on Tuesday.
“The results of the meeting between President Jokowi (Joko Widodo) and Prime Minister David Cameron included the agreement between Garuda and Roll Roys worth 1 billion poundsterling,” British Ambassador to Indonesia Moazzam Malik said here on Tuesday.
Garuda would buy 14 units of aircraft produced in Britain and other European countries, Moazzam said after the meeting between Jokowi and Cameron.
The units to be produced in Britain will use Roll Roys engines, he said.
Under the agreement, Garuda would send mechanics and technicians for training in Roll Roys.
The ambassador said that Jokowi and Cameron also discussed issue of extremism, adding that Cameron asked Indonesia to play a greater international role in controlling radicalism.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically does the cooperation agreement between Garuda and Roll Roys involve?
What specifically does the cooperation agreement between Garuda and Roll Roys involve?
The agreement covers Garuda buying 14 aircraft, with those produced in Britain using Roll Roys engines. It also includes Garuda sending mechanics and technicians to Roll Roys for training.
Q.Which officials were present when this deal was discussed and announced?
Which officials were present when this deal was discussed and announced?
The agreement was discussed during a meeting between President Jokowi and Prime Minister David Cameron. British Ambassador to Indonesia Moazzam Malik confirmed details after their meeting.
Q.Will all 14 aircraft units purchased by Garuda be manufactured in Britain?
Will all 14 aircraft units purchased by Garuda be manufactured in Britain?
No, the article states Garuda will buy 14 units produced in Britain and other European countries. Only the units specifically produced in Britain will use Roll Roys engines.
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