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Indonesia
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Starlux Airlines (JX) has announced the launch of direct flights between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali (DPS), starting October 1, 2026, with tickets already on sale.
South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to transfer Indonesia’s first KF‑21 Boramae fighter jet prototype, bringing the long-running joint fighter program closer to its final stage.
The governments of Washington and Jakarta have formalized a sweeping Agreement of Reciprocal Trade that reshapes tariff structures and industrial cooperation between the two nations.
Indonesia has abandoned plans to acquire Boeing’s F-15EX fighters, shifting focus to Rafale deliveries, KF-21 development, and training fleet upgrades as part of a broader air force modernization effort.
Bali is preparing a draft rule that would require tourists to show three months of bank statements before entry.
Jetstar (JQ) will connect Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) directly to Bali (DPS) from March 2026, offering $199 fares and onward links to Singapore (SIN).
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that three international airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Bali (DPS), Asia’s most celebrated island destination.
Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and rising instability across the Middle East, global air travel is facing disruptions due to widespread airspace closures.