Garuda’s Grounded Jets Show Pain in Indonesia’s Airline Sector
PT Garuda Indonesia aircraft outside a hangar at the company's maintenance facility in 2022.
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PT Garuda Indonesia has at least 15 jets grounded because it’s struggling to make maintenance payments, according to people familiar with the matter, in a sign the airline’s revival plans may be faltering.
Some suppliers to Indonesia’s flag carrier are also requesting advance payment for parts and labor due to concerns over Garuda’s financial situation, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because they’re not authorized to speak publicly.