New Framework on Indonesian Airspace Management Introduced: Corporate Liability Subject to Additional Fines of up to One-Third

In order to ensure the appropriate, effective and sustainable management of Indonesian airspace and guarantee the protection of national sovereignty and territory, while creating synergy among various sectors such as defense and environmental protection, the government has introduced Law No. 21 of 2025 on the Management of Airspace (“ Law 21/2025 ”). [1] This new framework has been in force since 24 December 2025 and requires applicable Implementing Regulations be issued by no later than 24 June 2026. [2] Upon its enforcement, Law 21/2025 simultaneously repealed and replaced various provisions previously set out under Article 7, Paragraphs (2), (3) and (4); as well as Article 8, 401 and 402 of Law No. 1 of 2009 on Aviation (“ Law 1/2009 ”). [3]