Garuda, Citilink Target 100 Active Aircraft by End of 2025

Garuda Indonesia and its low-cost subsidiary Citilink aim to have 100 aircraft in service by the end of 2025, according to newly appointed Garuda CEO Wamildan Tsani. The two carriers currently operate 90 active aircraft, based on ch-aviation fleet data.

Tsani told Bisnis Indonesia that the group is pursuing multiple strategies to expand its fleet, including wet and dry leases, as well as reactivating grounded aircraft. He cited the recent acquisition of three Boeing 737-800s via dry leases as part of these efforts. Additionally, two more Boeing 737-800s are expected to return to service this quarter after undergoing maintenance.

Garuda Indonesia has 21 aircraft currently out of service, including four A330-200s, nine A330-300s, two A330-900Ns, four Boeing 737-800s, and two Boeing 777-300ERs. However, some of these aircraft—particularly the Airbus widebodies involved in ongoing lease disputes—are unlikely to return to operations.

Citilink has 23 aircraft grounded, including thirteen A320-200s, five A320-200Ns, one A330-300, six ATR72-600s, and a single Boeing 737-500. Similar to Garuda, some of these, like the 737-500, are not expected to re-enter service.

Tsani highlighted that the weaker Indonesian rupiah, which has fallen to near three-decade lows amid domestic political instability and U.S. tariff changes, makes leasing new aircraft costlier. With lease rates averaging USD300,000 per aircraft per month, the airline is prioritizing the reactivation of grounded assets to manage costs while meeting operational targets.

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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com