Tangerang, March 10th 2026 — PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) has ensured the operational readiness of the Garuda Indonesia Group fleet during the 2026/1447H Eid al-Fitr peak season, which runs from March 10 to April 2, 2026. During this period, GMF supports 11,147 flights operated by Garuda Indonesia and Citilink with 96 aircraft in service.
Of the total fleet, 18 aircraft were successfully reactivated by GMF, enabling them to return to operation and support the increased flight demand during the Eid homecoming travel period.
To ensure smooth operations, GMF has deployed more than 1,000 personnel across 43 line maintenance stations throughout Indonesia. Operational support is strengthened at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Cengkareng, as well as at several multibase areas with high flight frequencies, including Kualanamu (KNO), Surabaya (SUB), Denpasar (DPS), and Makassar (UPG).
Through the multibase concept, GMF positions line maintenance teams, equipment, materials, and spare parts at various strategic airports, enabling faster aircraft handling without requiring aircraft to return to the main maintenance facility in Cengkareng.
GMF CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, stated that resource readiness is a key factor in maintaining aircraft serviceability during the Eid travel period. “We ensure the readiness of manpower, tools, materials, and maintenance facilities across strategic locations. GMF has also prepared specific working guidelines for the peak season and strengthened safety awareness among all personnel to ensure every maintenance process is carried out safely and optimally,” he said.
To anticipate the surge in flight activities during the Eid homecoming period, GMF has also prepared a quick response team ready to address potential flight delays due to technical factors or other operational disruptions in a swift and coordinated manner.
“This support reflects GMF’s commitment as a strategic partner to airlines in maintaining fleet readiness during periods of high passenger mobility. From the maintenance perspective, the public can travel with confidence as all Garuda Indonesia Group aircraft have been ensured to meet safety standards before operation,” Andi concluded.
