RRI.CO.ID, Tangerang - Indonesian creative economy Ministry appreciate Whitesky Group that emphasized the importance of collaboration between technology, creativity, and innovation in building the future of Indonesian transportation by holding "Welcoming the Future of Air Mobility" event at Cengkareng Heliport, Tangerang.

Entering the second day of the event, discussions focused not only on the development of Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) technology, but also on the various new economic opportunities that can be created through the development of Urban Air Mobility and Advanced Air Mobility in Indonesia.

The event featured Muhammad Neil El Himam, Deputy for Digital Creativity and Technology at the Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, who represented the Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya.

In the Minister's remarks, read by Muhammad Neil El Himam, the government expressed its appreciation for Whitesky Group's initiative to create a discussion forum on the future of air mobility, while also introducing the concepts of Advanced Air Mobility, Urban Air Mobility, and eVTOL technology to various national stakeholders.

According to a release received by RRI Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the government believes that the development of air mobility technology not only brings innovation to the transportation sector but also has the potential to create new economic opportunities, strengthen national competitiveness, encourage the emergence of superior talent, and open up broader collaboration between the technology, creative industries, education, and transportation sectors.

Whitesky Group Founder and CEO, Denon Prawiraatmadja, stated that the development of Urban Air Mobility must be viewed as part of the future economic transformation.

Denon further conveyed Indonesia has significant potential to develop an Urban Air Mobility ecosystem. In addition to its high connectivity needs, Indonesia also possesses strengths in the tourism sector, the creative economy, and a large domestic market.

Whitesky Group believes that the development of Urban Air Mobility can present various new opportunities, ranging from airport-city connectivity, premium mobility services, tourism destination development, future logistics services, and various technology-based business models that are currently underdeveloped in Indonesia.

In addition to keynote speeches and presentations from the speakers, this event also featured a panel discussion bringing together government officials, transportation organizations, academics, industry players, and technology developers to discuss economic opportunities, technological innovation, and the ecosystem readiness needed to support the development of Urban Air Mobility in Indonesia.

In the discussion, the speakers highlighted the importance of building an ecosystem that focuses not only on air vehicle technology, but also on human resource readiness, regulations, infrastructure, transportation integration, and public acceptance of various future mobility innovations.

Secretary General of ITS Indonesia, Yoga Adiwinarto, said that Advanced Air Mobility is part of the future of mobility that is relevant to Indonesia's needs. According to him, Urban Air Mobility has the potential to be a solution to the mobility challenges of people in ever-expanding urban areas.

This view is further reinforced by Prof. Ir. Bambang Susantono, M.C.P., M.S.C.E., Ph.D., who believes that technological development must be balanced with prepared governance and transportation systems capable of integrating various modes of transportation more effectively.

By bringing together government, industry, academia, and various stakeholders in one collaborative space, Whitesky Group affirms its commitment to continuously driving air transportation innovation that is relevant to Indonesia's needs while simultaneously opening up new economic opportunities for the future.