Daher Aircraft today announced the expansion of its customer support and distributor Network coverage by adding the Kodiak airplane family to the capabilities of Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services.
As a long-standing partner in Daher’s global Network, Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services are among the most experienced authorized distributors and service providers for TBM aircraft – a relationship that began in 1990 with the distinction of being the very first TBM distributor.
With this latest agreement, its portfolio expands to include sales and full-service support for the Kodiak in North America across the following territory: Connecticut; Delaware; Maine; Maryland; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Vermont; Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. The announcement was made during Daher Aircraft’s show-opening press conference at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher Aircraft, said: “Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services have consistently set the standard for TBM customers, which is fully aligned with our strategy of delivering long-term value for the growing base of Kodiak and TBM owners/operators.
“Adding the ‘go anywhere’ Kodiak multi-mission product line to its portfolio builds on this – pairing our highly capable utility aircraft with a Network partner defined by expertise, reliability and strong customer relationships.”
The approval now enables Columbia Air Services to provide comprehensive factory-authorised support for both Kodiak and TBM aircraft at its Groton, Connecticut headquarters (Groton-New London Airport/KGON), and at the new expansion facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia (Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/KMRB). This includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), avionics upgrades and parts support.
Melissa Düzgüner, the CEO and Director of Sales at Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services, said: “Expanding our relationship with Daher to include the Kodiak is a natural progression for us.
“We’ve built a strong foundation supporting the TBM for decades, and we’re excited to bring this same level of service and commitment to Kodiak operators. Daher’s reputation and the strength of its product line give us tremendous confidence as we introduce the Kodiak to our customers.”