Indonesian airlines have been cleared to begin flying to the US
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Indonesian airlines have been cleared to begin flying to the US, after a safety review by regulators.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Indonesia had been upgraded to “Category 1” – the top-tier air-safety rating – after nearly a decade.
Indonesia’s fast-growing aviation market suffered several high-profile accidents and was downgraded in 2007.
The European Union also recently lifted a ban on three Indonesian airlines.
After a safety review in March, Indonesia now complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards, the FAA said in a statement.
“With the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, Indonesian air carriers…can establish service to the United States and carry the code of US carriers,” the FAA said.
The South-east Asian nation has had 13 fatal plane crashes in the past decade, according to Flightglobal data, higher than the global average.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically allowed Indonesian airlines to begin flying to the US?
What specifically allowed Indonesian airlines to begin flying to the US?
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Indonesia to 'Category 1' status following a safety review. This top-tier air-safety rating indicates Indonesia now complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards.
Q.When was Indonesia's air safety rating previously downgraded?
When was Indonesia's air safety rating previously downgraded?
Indonesia's air safety rating was downgraded in 2007, meaning it has taken nearly a decade for the country to regain the top-tier status. This downgrade followed several high-profile accidents in its fast-growing aviation market.
Q.What is the significance of receiving a Category 1 rating for Indonesian air carriers?
What is the significance of receiving a Category 1 rating for Indonesian air carriers?
With the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, Indonesian air carriers are now permitted to establish service to the United States. They can also carry the code of US carriers.
Q.Has any other major regulatory body recently lifted restrictions on Indonesian airlines?
Has any other major regulatory body recently lifted restrictions on Indonesian airlines?
Yes, the European Union also recently lifted a ban that had been in place on three Indonesian airlines. This indicates a broader international recognition of improved safety standards within the country's aviation sector.
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