The history of Garuda Indonesia is intertwined with that of the nation and the struggle for independence.

Commercial aviation in the Republic of Indonesia began on 26 January 1949 from Calcutta to Rangoon, the aircraft was a Douglas DC-3 Dakota RI 001 named Seulawah (Gold Mountain). The aircraft was donated by the people of Aceh to help in the campaign for independence.

Seulawah was joined by two other DC3s (RI-007 and 009) in the final year of independence struggle. A victory flight occurred on Seulawah occurred from Yogyakarta to Jakarta on 28 December 1949.

Three months later on 31 March 31 1950, Garuda Indonesian Airways was officially incorporated. Later that year, in recognition of the help it had received, the airline presented the government of Burma with a RI-007 as a gift from the people of Indonesia.

By the end of 1950, Garuda had 38 aircraft - 22 DC3s, eight Catalina seaplanes and eight Convair 240s. In 1953, the fleet grew to 46 with the addition of eight Convair 340s, and in 1954 fourteen De Havilland Herons were added. The Catalina flying boats were taken out of service in 1955.

Garuda Indonesia commenced passenger service to Bali in 1951 using Douglas Dakota DC-3 aircraft. The first Denpasar-Sydney service on Garuda Indonesia was in 1969 using Douglas DC-8 aircraft. Over the years, Bali has been consistently voted "The Best Island in the World", and the airline has played an integral role in developing Bali as an international tourist destination.

The historic Asian African Conference was held in Bandung, West Java on 19 April 1955. Garuda Indonesian Airways was the official airline for flying delegates from 29 countries, including Heads of State, into Kemayoran Airport, North Jakarta, before they took the journey to Bandung. In April 2005, the 50th Anniversary of the Asian African Conference was celebrated. Garuda Indonesia became the "Official Carrier" flying the 75 Heads of State from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport in Jakarta to the ceremonies in Bandung including Mr Kofi Annan Secretary General of the United Nations.

In June 1956, the first Haj flight of over 40 Indonesian pilgrims to Saudia Arabia, occurred on a Convair-340 operated by Garuda Indonesia Airways. Today the airline flies over 100,000 Haj pilgrims to Jeddah from Indonesia annually.

In 1961, turbo-prop Lockheed Electras joined the fleet, enabling the launch of a service to Hong Kong.

In 1965, Garuda Indonesia was the first airline from South East Asia to offer intercontinental jet service from Jakarta to Amsterdam via Colombo, Bombay, Rome, and Prague. The flight was operated b the technologically advanced Convair 990A aircraft. The four-engine jet was the first commercial airliner to be equipped with turbofan engines. The Convair 990A still holds the record as the world's fastest sub-sonic civil airliner.

In 1969, Fokker F-27 turboprop aircraft went into service on domestic routes and two DC9s were delivered. Two jet F28s were added in 1971 and by 1980 Garuda had 24 DC9s and 33 F28s. The first of its DC10s were delivered in 1976, and the first of six Boeing 747-200s arrived in 1980. Then in 1983, came the A300 Airbuses, followed at the end of the 80s and early 90s by A300-600, B737-300s, MD11s and B737-400s.

From the early 1970's to the mid 1980's, Garuda Indonesia operated the largest fleet Fokker Fellowship F-28 twinjets in the world. At one point, the Fokker F-28 fleet consisted of 42 aircraft, including the Mk-1000 from 1971, the Mk-3000 from 1976, and the Mk-4000 the most advanced version from 1984. The F-28's ended their service on 5 April 2001 with Garuda Indonesia and transferred to Citilink, the low cost carrier of Garuda Indonesia.

Garuda Indonesia became an all jet airline in 1977, when the last of the Fokker Friendship F-27 turboprop aircraft were replaced by the Fokker Fellowship F-28 Mk-3000 twinjets. The fleet consisted of four wide-bodied Douglas DC-10 aircraft, three Douglas DC-8's, Eighteen Douglas DC-9's, and thirty two Fokker F-28's. The all jet fleet allowed Garuda Indonesia to offer a new level of comfort and reliability across the Indonesian archipelago and beyond.

In 1980 the first of Boeing B747-200 jumbo jet aircraft was delivered. By 1984 the fleet consisted of 4 Boeing 747-200's, 6 Douglas DC-10's, 9 Airbus A300-B4 (Forward Facing Crew Cockpit), 24 Douglas DC-9s and 36 Fokker Fellowship F-28.

On 21 January 1982, Garuda Indonesia was the first airline to operate an Airbus A300-B4 FFCC (Forward Facing Crew Cockpit) using a specially designed two -man analog flight deck, this was the forerunner to two-man glass cockpits used on all modern aircraft today.

In 1985 the Garuda Maintenance Facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and the Garuda Training Centre in West Jakarta were established.

In August 2009, Garuda Indonesia will accept delivery of the first of 50 Boeing B737-800NG (Next Generation) aircraft to meet future demands of the ever-changing travel marketplace.
In 2011, Garuda Indonesia will take delivery of the first of 10 Boeing B777-300 ER (Extended Range) aircraft, which can fly 365 passengers (typical three class seating) 14,685 kilometers nonstop.

Fleet Facts

	BOEING 747–400 Number of Fleet: 3 A/C Engines: GE CF6-80C2B1F Maximum Speed: 990 kph Range: 14, 180 km Seat Capacity: 42* + 386** = 428 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 16
	AIRBUS 330–300 Number of Fleet: 6 A/C Engines: RR Trent 768 Maximum Speed: 330 knots (0.82 mach) Range: 4,500 miles Seat Capacity: 42* + 251** = 293 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 12
	BOEING 737 NG Number of Fleet: 2 A/C Engines: L CFM56-7 B Maximum Speed: 853 Kph Range: 5,425 km Seat Capacity: 12* + 144** = 156 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 6
	BOEING 737–400 Number of Fleet: 19 A/C Engines: CFM56-3C1 Maximum Speed: 840 kph Range: 3,515 km Seat Capacity: 14* or 16* +120**= 134 or 136 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 5
	BOEING 737–300 Number of Fleet: 13 A/C Engines: CFM56-3C1 Maximum Speed: 840 kph Range: 3,515 km Seat Capacity: 16* + 94**= 110 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 5
	BOEING 737–500 Number of Fleet: 5 A/C Engines: CFM56-3C1 Maximum Speed: 840 kph Range: 3,515 km Seat Capacity: 12* + 84**= 96 Crew: Cockpit 2, Cabin 5

INTERNATIONAL	DOMESTIC
Garuda Indonesia Flies to 18 International Destinations Asia : Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Guangzhou (Canton), Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City Japan :Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka South West Pacific : Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney Middle East : Jeddah, Riyadh	Garuda Indonesia Domestic Destinations : 21 Destinations Ampenan, Banda Aceh, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Batam, Biak, Denpasar, Jakarta, Jayapura, Manado, Medan, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Pontianak, Palangkaraya, Semarang, Solo, Surabaya, Timika, Ujung Pandang, Yogyakarta

HISTORY

From modest beginnings as a one-plane airline that first flew in 2000,

Lion Air has navigated its way through the turbulence in the wake of the

financial crisis that blew through the region in 1997 to emerge as Indonesia’s leading budget airline carrier. Today, we operate 37 planes flying to not

only all of Indonesia’s major cities and wondrous tourist destinations, but

to Singapore, Penang and Kuala Lumpur as well. And we’re just taking off.

The financial crisis that hit Asia in 1997 affected many industrial sectors instantaneously, resulting in a flow-on affect on the regional airline industry

that can only be described as catastrophic. Industry players witnessed a

severe decline in business travel, while tourists downgraded to lower-class seats, postponed their trips or simply cancelled them.

With the prevailing conditions so adverse and the airline industry operating

on extremely tight margins to begin with, some considered launching a new airline foolhardy in the extreme. We didn’t think so then and obviously we

don’t think so now. Lion Air embraced the situation, using the circumstances

in our favor to enhance our competitive advantage resulting in lower-priced fares and superior service and on-time performance.

In 2005, Lion Air had the biggest market share in Indonesia, a vast, resource-rich archipelago that has shaken free of the fallout of the economic crisis

and recently elected a new President who is leading the nation into the new millennium. With future forecasts predicting blue skies ahead and a vast

middle to upper-class having more spending power, Lion Air promises to

utilize our ingenuity and innovation to expand our position among our target market, not only in Indonesia but throughout the Asia-Pacific region. We

hope you enjoy the ride.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

• Circumcision of 1500 kids at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

On June 30, 2004, Lion Air celebrated the third anniversary by holding

a mass circumcision for more than 1500 kids lived around Jakarta

area at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. The event was being noted at Museum Record of Indonesia

• Lion Air as the chairman at the Asia Pacific Regional aviation
• (ARA) International Conference (Singapore, November 19-20, 2003)

Lion Air demonstrated its success as a low-cost carrier and became

the prototype for the trend of low-cost carrier in the international

airlines industry. Lion Air is seen as a phenomenon of low-cost

carrier in Indonesia.

• Best Brand Award 2004 from SWA and MARS Indonesia

SWA, a marketing magazine in Indonesia with MARS (Marketing Research Specialist) have done a survey through 6000 responder (customer) at five big cities in Indonesia and Lion Air successfully

reach 33,6% gain index (the ability or potency of a brand name to increase number of passengers in the future)

• Lion Air as the official airlines for Miss Universe and Puteri Indonesia 2004

In August 2004, Lion Air officially assigned as air carrier for Miss Universe 2004, Jennifer Hawkins in her visit to Indonesia. During her short visit, Miss Universe flew to Jogjakarta, Denpasar, Medan and Jakarta.

• Lion Air leased aircraft and sent the air crew and technician to Myanmar

For the first time, in April 2004, Lion Air sent abroad skilled labor (professional crew) including pilot, flight attendant, technician, and also FA instructors. Together with some of local institutions, they established Myanmar Airlines.

• Lion Air leased 14 aircrafts to Algeria, Africa in July 2004

• Lion Air as the Official Airlines for Miss Asean 2005

Once more Lion Air officially chosen as the air carrier for finalists

of Miss Asean who came from some countries in South East Asia Region such as Myanmar, Philipine, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

• Lion Air as the Official Airlines for the 45^th Muktamar Muhammadiyah in Malang, July 3-8, 2005

OUR FLEET

Firstly, Lion Air operated the 42D Yak aircraft and B737-200. In 2001 Lion Air operated A310-300.

To accommodate the high demand of air transportation, Lion Air chose MD-80 series aircraft, which is very efficient and also convenience with 165 passenger capacity

Currently, Lion Air has a fleet of 46 aircrafts, consisting of 16 units MD 80-series, 5 units MD 90-series, 10 units B737-400, 2 units B737-300, 3 feeder aircrafts of Dash 8 and 10 units of B737-900ER.

From year 2007 until 2012, 144 aircrafts of B737-900ER will be delivered from the total 178 aircraft ordered to strengthen Lion Air fleets. B737-900ER is the newest member of Next Generation B737 family with the most advanced single aisle commercial airplane in the world.

B737-900ER will enable Lion Air to offer more non stop flight at low fares to more destinations throughout Indonesia and beyond.

LION TRAINING CENTER Lion Air already providing Training Center for keeping its employee always meets the airlines qualification standards. As an Aviation Training, LTC also completed by One MD 82 simulator, sophisticated classroom & skilled instructor. SIMULATOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR MD-83 SPECIFICATION Manufacturer : Rediffusion Simulation Ltd. Serial No. : WO5183 Date in Service : February 1990 Certification Level : Indonesia DGAC-DSKU/0350/APP/05 - Level C Motion system : 6 Axis Hydrostatic Analogue Control Loading : Digital Control Loading Host Computer : Gould 32/27 - SCICLONE Visual System : SP1 (T) - WIDE 1500 x 40 - Dusk/Night Instructur Station : TASC - Touch Screen Monitor Engine Type : PW JT8D - 217A / 219 Autopilot : Honeywell Flight Director : Honeywell E.F.I.S. Engine Instruments : Smiths E.I.S. Airports : Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta)-Balikpapan-Denpasar Palembang-Semarang-Surabaya-Ujung Pandang Singapore-Perth.

COCKPIT For more information please contact : CAPT. AHMAD LUTHFIE gmltc@lionair.co.id Fax : 021 – 6312951 LION AIR TOWER Jl. Gajah Mada No.7 Jakarta Pusat