Operational Readiness and Strategic Implementation of Airbus A380 Deployment at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali

Patria Adiguna

doi:10.55927/mijst.v1i1.24

Authors

Patria Adiguna STIE Ganesha, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/mijst.v1i1.24

Keywords:

Airbus A380, Bali Airport, Aviation Project, Emirates, Operational Readiness

Abstract

The operation of the Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial aircraft, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is an important milestone in the history of Indonesian aviation. This study aims to evaluate the level of airport infrastructure readiness, ground service provider capabilities, and the success of project implementation through a mixed-method approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, operational checklists, and technical documentation. The results showed that the airport met almost all technical standards required for the operation of Code F category aircraft, with operational service readiness reaching 97.56% before launch. Regular A380 operations carried out by Emirates managed to achieve an average load factor above 92%, without any safety incidents. This success marks Indonesia's readiness to face the demands of wide-body flights and strengthens Bali's position as a global air connectivity hub and a leading world destination.

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