Lion Group

Lion Group (PT Lion Mentari Airlines) is a major Indonesian private aviation holding company that functions as the dominant domestic carrier in Southeast Asia's largest economy. The group operates a multi-brand strategy encompassing low-cost, full-service, and regional turboprop operations. Its primary role in the aerospace value chain is the provision of high-volume scheduled passenger transport, supported by internalised maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities and flight training centres. The organisation’s portfolio includes the flagship carrier Lion Air, full-service subsidiary Batik Air, regional operator Wings Air, and newer entrants such as Super Air Jet. Outside Indonesia, the group maintains international joint ventures including Batik Air Malaysia and Thai Lion Air. Its fleet composition is characterised by large-scale orders of narrow-body aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, alongside a significant regional fleet of ATR turboprops to serve Indonesia's archipelagic geography. Prospective partners or suppliers should conduct rigorous due diligence regarding the group's safety management systems and historical regulatory standing with international aviation authorities. Verification of the specific legal entity within the holding structure is essential for contractual purposes, as is a thorough assessment of their operational resilience and financial transparency given the group's private ownership status.