Indonesia’s state-owned sovereign investment agency, Danantara Indonesia and the state-owned enterprises management agency, BP BUMN are preparing to integrate Pelita Air into PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk as part of a broader state-owned enterprise (SOE) restructuring program aimed at strengthening the national aviation industry.
Garuda Indonesia will be positioned as the country’s leading national airline holding company, through the integration with Pelita Air as part of the Garuda Group. The move aims to improve operational efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and create a stronger state-owned airline capable of competing with regional carriers.
Dony Oskaria, Chief Operating Officer of Danantara Indonesia and Head of BP BUMN said the consolidation reflects the need for faster decision-making and more precise operational management in the aviation sector.
“As Garuda Indonesia develops into our national airline holding company, Pelita Air will become part of Garuda Indonesia,” Dony said in a written statement on Friday, July 24, 2026. “Aviation is a sector that must be managed day by day, even minute by minute. When an aircraft is operating, we must be able to determine the profitability of every flight.”
Service transformation and operational efficiency
Danantara and BP BUMN have instructed Garuda Indonesia to improve service quality across the entire passenger journey, covering pre-flight, in-flight, and post-arrival services.
The transformation plan includes developing an integrated ticket reservation system, upgrading airport lounges, improving the onboard experience, enhancing catering and cabin crew services, strengthening customer loyalty programs, and investing in human resource development.
According to Dony, the integration of Pelita Air to Garuda Indonesia is expected to strengthen the group’s operational capabilities, improve efficiency, and position Garuda Indonesia as the preferred airline for Indonesian travelers while boosting its competitiveness across Southeast Asia.
Source: https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/7012/corporate-affairs/pelita-air-to-merge-with-garuda-indonesia-holding-as-indonesia-seeks-restructuring