"Without confirming to say 'yes' or 'allowed,' we will rely on international aviation organizations as our reference for how flying taxis can function in Nusantara," he informed at Garuda Palace, Nusantara, on Monday.
He emphasized that compliance with the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is important to guarantee the safety of the users of flying taxis.
South Korea's Hyundai Motors is currently testing flying taxis for global use, including in Indonesia's new capital.
The Transportation Ministry has issued a permit for the technical test, considering it to be a scientific test to study and develop flying taxi services.
"Hyundai is indeed holding a global test in Samarinda (East Kalimantan). If the technical test runs good, because this is scientifically tested, we will allow its trial," Sumadi said.
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