December 04th, 2025
PTDI Conducts Ferry Flight of NC-212i NavTrain for Indonesian Air Force Air Squadron 4
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has fulfilled the contract for nine (9) units of the NC-212i aircraft with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) for the end user, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU), through the ferry flight of the seventh NC212i unit from PTDI’s Delivery Center Hangar in Bandung to Abdulrachman Saleh Air Base in Malang.
This NC-212i aircraft was delivered in the Navigation Training (NavTrain) configuration, specifically designed to support aircrew training while strengthening PTDI’s contribution to enhancing the operational readiness and educational capabilities of the Indonesian Air Force.
The NC-212i NavTrain configuration is equipped with a navigation instrument panel and training desk, instructor and trainee seats, communication equipment, and navigation systems that enable hands-on training for flight procedures directly onboard the aircraft.
These features make the NC-212i NavTrain an effective platform for aircrew, particularly future navigators and mission crew, supporting the improvement of human resource competency within the Indonesian Air Force in facing various operational scenarios.
PTDI’s Director of Production, Dena Hendriana, along with the NC212i program team, directly inspected the preparation for the ferry flight of the NC-212i aircraft, which will later be operated by Air Squadron 4.
The aircraft, bearing tail number AX-2134, was flown by Major Pnb Kurniawan S. as Pilot in Command Ferry and Captain Pnb Wahyu Nur Syarifudin as Copilot. Prior to delivery, the aircraft underwent an Indonesian Defence Airworthiness Authority (IDAA) Acceptance on 3 December 2025 to ensure that all quality and operational airworthiness aspects met the applicable defense standards.
With this delivery, PTDI has completed seven (7) out of the total nine (9) NC212i units agreed upon in the contract with the Ministry of Defense, while the eighth unit is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
As with previous units, this aircraft is also equipped with MT-Propeller’s MTV-27 propellers from Germany, certified by EASA. These propellers offer reduced noise levels, smoother performance during single-engine operations at altitude, and eliminate vibration during engine start-up. The MTV-27 has also been proven compatible with the installed Honeywell TPE331 engines, delivering optimal performance with minimal noise and vibration during operation. (Bayu Pamungkas)
Source: https://www.indomiliter.com/ptdi-laksanakan-ferry-flight-nc-212i-konfigurasi-navtrain-untuk-skadron-udara-4-tni-au/