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Indonesian airlines have been cleared to begin flying to the US, after a safety review by regulators.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Indonesia has regained its Category 1 top-tier air-safety rating after nearly a decade.
Indonesia's fast-growing aviation market suffered several high-profile accidents and was downgraded in 2007.
The European Union also recently lifted a ban on three Indonesia airlines.
Reports said state carrier Garuda Indonesia could begin flying to the US next year. It is exploring a possible new service from the Indonesian capital Jakarta to New York or Los Angeles, the report said.
India and Philippines were returned to Category 1 status in recent years after making improvements. However, Thailand was downgraded last December.
Published Date:2016-08-16