Daher has unveiled the latest version of its TBM aircraft family – the TBM 980 – which integrates Garmin’s third-generation G3000 PRIME avionics for an unprecedented piloting experience and incorporates cabin enhancements that further increase passenger comfort.
The TBM 980 was introduced this evening at Daher Aircraft’s TBM production facility in Tarbes, France, during an event attended by customers, partners, officials and company employees.
The unveiling was viewed by a worldwide audience via a live-streamed presentation.
Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher Aircraft, explained: “Our TBM 980’s motto, ‘Fly Differently,’ is more than just a slogan, because this aircraft redefines the way that pilots – and their passengers – want to fly. The aircraft is more intuitive and easier to operate.
“Its touchscreen-controlled flight deck truly revolutionises the interface between pilots and the avionics, while the passenger experience is further elevated in the six-seat cabin with such features as the capability to install a Starlink Mini terminal for satellite-based internet connectivity, along with 100-watt USB-C ports for the charging of mobile devices, as well as an upgraded passenger display with enroute flight data.”
Chabbert said airworthiness certification has been issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), along with validation by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling Daher to begin TBM 980 deliveries this month.”
Didier Kayat, the Daher Chairman and CEO, stated: “The TBM 980 is the sixth aircraft launched by Daher in the TBM 900-series since we acquired the TBM product line in 2014.
“This underscores our firm commitment to the airplane family’s evolution through the continual application of innovation, and with our close working relationship with key suppliers.”