The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Basri Fahriza as Country Manager of Indonesia, effective 1 October 2026.
As Country Manager for Indonesia, Basri will lead IATA’s activities in the country, working closely with airlines, government agencies, airports, industry partners and other stakeholders to support the continued development of a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation sector.
Basri brings over 20 years of experience across the aviation, transportation, logistics and higher education sectors. Prior to joining IATA, he was Vice Rector for International Partnerships, Industry & Government Engagement, Marketing, and Public Communication at the Trisakti Institute of Transportation and Logistics (ITL Trisakti).
Basri holds a PhD in Transportation and Logistics from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and an MBA in Aviation Management from RMIT University, Australia.
The aviation industry in Indonesia supports a total of 6 million jobs, including tourism. The sector contributes USD62.6 billion (4.6% of GDP) to the country’s economy.
