Indonesia to Unveil First Local-made Plane after N250
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PT Dirgantara Indonesia, (Persero) or PT DI, today will roll-out the N219, the first plane Indonesia has made again after the N250, which was made in 1995. The N219 is the result of a collaboration between Dirgantara Indonesia and the National Aeronautics Space Agency (Lapan).
The roll-out—a term for unveiling an airplane for the first time—was supposed to be done in August, but the plane was only ready by November. The roll-out marks that the N219 prototype is ready to be introduced to the public,
Initially, President Joko Widodo was supposed to attend the unveiling ceremony. But Widodo had canceled his trip to Bandung, where he was supposed to open the 2015 Anti Corruption Festival and the N219 roll-out ceremony.
Dirgantara Indonesia president director Budi Santoso said that the N219 could mark the beginning of the revival of Indonesia’a aerospace industry.
“We hope it will help create synergy between industrial sectors and absorb skillful labor,” he said today, December 10.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the significance of the N219's unveiling for Indonesia?
What is the significance of the N219's unveiling for Indonesia?
The N219 marks the first plane Indonesia has made since the N250 in 1995. Dirgantara Indonesia's president director hopes it signals the revival of the country's aerospace industry, fostering synergy between industrial sectors and creating skilled jobs.
Q.When was the N219 prototype originally scheduled to be unveiled?
When was the N219 prototype originally scheduled to be unveiled?
The N219 prototype was initially scheduled for a roll-out in August. However, the plane was not ready until November, leading to a later unveiling date for its introduction to the public.
Q.Which organisations collaborated on the N219 project?
Which organisations collaborated on the N219 project?
The N219 is the result of a collaborative effort between PT Dirgantara Indonesia and the National Aeronautics Space Agency (Lapan). This partnership brought together their expertise to develop the new aircraft.
Q.Why did President Joko Widodo not attend the N219 roll-out ceremony?
Why did President Joko Widodo not attend the N219 roll-out ceremony?
President Joko Widodo was initially expected to attend the N219 roll-out ceremony in Bandung. However, he cancelled his planned trip, which also included opening the 2015 Anti Corruption Festival.
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