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2026
Garuda Indonesia appoints Thomas Oentoro as president director
Garuda Indonesia appointed Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro as president director, with the appointment approved at an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Thursday. He replaces Glenny H. Kairupan, who held the airline's top position for one year; Glenny was in turn appointed president commissioner, replacing Fadjar Prasetyo. The change comes as the national flag carrier continues efforts to strengthen its financial and operational performance.
2026
Garuda Indonesia appoints Thomas Oentoro as President Director, succeeding Glenny Kairupan
Garuda Indonesia held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPSLB) in hybrid format on October 8, 2026, at which shareholders appointed Thomas Sugiarto Oentoro, previously Deputy President Director, as the airline's new President Director, succeeding Glenny Kairupan, who will remain with the company as President Commissioner. The same meeting approved the honorable discharge of President Commissioner Fadjar Prasetyo and of directors Dani Haikal Iriawan, Frans Dicky Tamara, and Reza Aulia Hakim, and endorsed the appointments of Eric Ferdinand Sofyal as Director of Operations, Alan McIntyre as Commercial Director, Dina Sandri Fani as Director of Human Capital & Corporate Services, and Jaan Albrecht and Trey Urbahn as Independent Commissioners. Management said the restructuring across both boards aims to accelerate the company's ongoing transformation by strengthening the leadership team and bringing in globally experienced professionals.
2021
Garuda settles Rolls-Royce lawsuit
Garuda Indonesia said it would carry out an agreement reached with Rolls-Royce before a mediator and withdraw its lawsuit. The 2018 lawsuit had alleged fraud and sought damages and cancellation of a maintenance contract.
2019
Garuda Indonesia launches Manado–Davao flight
Garuda Indonesia Airlines operated its inaugural direct flight between Manado, Indonesia, and Davao, Philippines, on September 27, 2019.
2010
Garuda Indonesia launches onboard visa service
Garuda Indonesia launched an onboard visa application service for passengers on its Tokyo-Denpasar-Jakarta route on February 1, in cooperation with immigration authorities.