Daher-Socata News Sat, 16 May 2026 20:57:20 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 20:57:20 +0000 JetForums - Jet Aviation's Premier Online Community https://www.jetforums.net/privatejet/daher-socata-news.75/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:58:51 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-tbm-980-launched-by-daher.5197/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-tbm-980-launched-by-daher.5197/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Enhances The TBM Line With The TBM980
​For the passenger in the cabin, the operator or owner can now install a Starlink Mini terminal for satellite-based internet connectivity ensuring constant connection to what matters most online. Additionally there is impressive 100-watt USB-C ports for charging mobile devices. This will ensure fast-charging experience for passengers. Also, the displays in the cabin have been upgraded to showcase...

News: TBM 980 Launched By Daher]]> 3 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:30:40 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-blackhawk-on-cusp-of-pt6a-66d-upgrade-for-tbm-700.5086/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-blackhawk-on-cusp-of-pt6a-66d-upgrade-for-tbm-700.5086/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News TBM 700 Soon To Have Optional Powerplant Upgrade
​Blackhawk Aerospace are known as the modification specialist and one of their recent projects has been working to upgrade the power for the TBM 700. If the PT6A-66D they are working on is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) then it would be an option to replace the factory 700-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64. This would give the TBM 700 850-shp powerplant that would essentially...

News: Blackhawk On Cusp Of PT6A-66D Upgrade For TBM 700]]> 3 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:21:17 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ecopulse-concludes-flight-test-campaign.4991/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ecopulse-concludes-flight-test-campaign.4991/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Flight Test Campaign Concludes For EcoPulse
​EcoPulse, a distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator developed together between Airbus, Safran and Daher has completed its flight test campaign. Airbus announced the news in December 2024 which resulted in the delivery of crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050. This collaborative project, which is emblematic of the French aerospace sector, has provided...

News: EcoPulse Concludes Flight Test Campaign]]> 3 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:47:52 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-to-bring-hybrid-electric-by-2027.4907/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-to-bring-hybrid-electric-by-2027.4907/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Hybrid-Electric Aircraft From Daher By 2027
​Daher is looking to bring a hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2027. If all goes according to plan, the aircraft will be based on the TBM 940. Remember, Daher is actually working on the EcoPulse demonstrator project in concert with Airbus and Safran which is utilizing a TBM 940 hull as the testbed. The data and knowledge gained from this project will inform the platform for the new Daher...

News: Daher To Bring Hybrid-Electric By 2027]]> 2 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:12:09 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-2023-performance-remains-stable.4867/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-2023-performance-remains-stable.4867/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Stable Performance For Daher In 2023
​By the end of 2023 Daher recorded 74 deliveries to customer around the world which was only 1 more unit more than in 2022. In terms of order intake for 2023, that perfectly matched the previous year as well standing at 100 units and takes their backlog well into-2025. The majority of deliveries for 2023 were for the TBM turboprop as would be expected.]]> 2 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:46:28 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ecopulse-demonstrator-makes-first-flight-on-batteries.4826/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-ecopulse-demonstrator-makes-first-flight-on-batteries.4826/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News First Flight On Batteries For EcoPulse Demonstrator
​While the EcoPulse aircraft has been under preliminary testing since its introduction in 2019, the aircraft which is a modified Daher 900 series turboprop, has been utilizing its main turboprop propeller. However, at the end of November the aircraft took-off from Tarbes, France with batteries onboard and utilized the electric propellers along with the hybrid turbogenerator. EcoPulse is a...

News: EcoPulse Demonstrator Makes First Flight On Batteries]]> 2 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:56:10 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-tbm-960-debuts-at-aero-friedrichshafen.4634/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-tbm-960-debuts-at-aero-friedrichshafen.4634/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Aero Friedrichshafen Debut For Daher TBM 960
​The Daher TBM 960 - Daher Socata's current flagship model has delivered 60 or more examples but it's the first time patrons and customers will get to see the aircraft on display in Europe. Daher's latest example will be on show at the Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. The example they have on display is painted in the airframers new Sirocco paint scheme as depicted below. ]]> 1 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:15:06 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-to-add-ecopulse-variant-to-model-lineup.4607/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-to-add-ecopulse-variant-to-model-lineup.4607/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher To Add EcoPulse Variant To Model LineUp
​While Daher Socata has been quietly working on their EcoPulse technology demonstrator to see the feasibility of utilizing hybrid-electric application in future aircraft, there is a definite shift towards adding it as a fifth model to the lineup. Currently Daher builds 4 models, two from their TBM line and two from the Kodiak line. Kodiak 100 Series III and the recently introduced Kodiak 900 as well...

News: Daher To Add EcoPulse Variant To Model LineUp]]> 1 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:10:56 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-purchases-aerostructures-company.4360/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-purchases-aerostructures-company.4360/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Takes Over Triumph Aerostructures
​Daher is making big moves in the United States. Its last big acquisition was Quest Aircraft which makes the popular Kodiak 100 utility turboprop. Since coming under Daher, Kodiak has upgraded the Kodiak 100 and now calls the new version the Kodiak 900 which is slightly longer and features different updates to the interior as well as aerodynamic-related upgrades. Daher has now purchased an Aerostructures...

News: Daher Purchases Aerostructures Company]]> 1 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:45:11 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-unveils-larger-kodiak-900.4334/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-unveils-larger-kodiak-900.4334/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Kodiak 900 Unveiled By Daher
​Daher has taken the veil off a new and larger Kodiak aircraft in the form of the Kodiak 900. The aircraft which is a near 4-foot stretch of the popular Kodiak 100 only received FAA certification last week. "Today’s official unveiling of the Kodiak 900 underscores parent company Daher’s firm commitment to the constant improvement of its aircraft product line," said Daher CEO Didier Kayat. "It follows our launch of...

News: Daher Unveils Larger Kodiak 900]]> 1 Mon, 23 May 2022 17:03:11 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-dahers-ecopulse-gearing-up-to-fly-by-year-end.4234/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-dahers-ecopulse-gearing-up-to-fly-by-year-end.4234/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News EcoPulse To Fly By Year-End
​Daher has been working on a TBM900 testbed-based hybrid-electric prototype for the last few years. The airframer is at the ongoing 2022 edition of the EBACE in Geneva and have given a timeline for when the testbed demonstrator should fly. Daher suggests that the EcoPulse will fly before the end of 2022. The EcoPulse has six wing-mounted 50-kW electric motors. It still has its main Pratt & Whitney...

News: Daher's EcoPulse Gearing Up To Fly By Year-End]]> 1 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:51:38 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-stands-strong-amidst-pandemic-in-2021.4137/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-stands-strong-amidst-pandemic-in-2021.4137/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Posts Good Results Despite Pandemic
​The Covid-19 Pandemic has made its impact on the business aviation industry but many airframers remained resilient despite the obvious issues. Daher specializes in fast turboprop aircraft and together with its relatively recent acquisition of Kodiak, the airframer now has a high-performing duo of business and utility turboprops to pull on. It's own fielded TBM series traditionally have done very well...

News: Daher Stands Strong Amidst Pandemic In 2021]]> 1 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:02:48 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-kodiak-100-in-air-ambulance-config-delivered-by-daher.3828/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-kodiak-100-in-air-ambulance-config-delivered-by-daher.3828/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Delivers Air Ambulance-Configured Kodiak 100
​Today Daher announced that it has delivered a Kodiak 100 in air ambulance configuration to Airborne Flying Service, Inc. JB Kirk, Airborne Flying Service’s president, said the benefits of the Kodiak 100 in an air ambulance role include the aircraft’s operational cost effectiveness, its large loading door, an airframe that is lower to the ground, and the state-of-the art cockpit with...

News: Kodiak 100 In Air Ambulance Config Delivered By Daher]]> 1 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:50:53 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-at-sun-%E2%80%99n-fun-aerospace-expo-2021.3774/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-at-sun-%E2%80%99n-fun-aerospace-expo-2021.3774/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher At Sun 'N Fun 2021
​Daher is currently at the 2021 edition of Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo at the Lakeland Linder International Airport. The show is ongoing after starting on the 13th and is expected to run through to the 17th. of April. You will find Daher at booth #MD22. A sport and utility Kodiak 100 are there along with a 2021 TBM 940 fitted with all the latest advances announced by Daher over the last year such as;...

News: Daher At Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo 2021]]> 1 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:13:20 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-kodiak-100-series-iii-unveiled.3766/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-kodiak-100-series-iii-unveiled.3766/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Series III Kodiak 100 Unveiled By Kodiak
​The latest iteration (Series III) of the Kodiak 100 has been unveiled by Daher. The first aircraft too has already been handed over to the customer. The launch customer of the Series III is Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho. The second example will be delivered to another customer later this week. The Kodiak 100 is a very versatile aircraft being equally at home on finished runways as it is on...

News: Kodiak 100 Series III Unveiled]]> 1 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:55:16 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-french-ministry-of-defense-orders-four-new-tbm-940s.3717/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-french-ministry-of-defense-orders-four-new-tbm-940s.3717/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News New TBM 940s For The French Ministry of Defense
​The French Ministry of Defense has ordered four new TBM 940 very fast turboprop aircraft from Daher Socata. The four aircraft are to be utilized as flight test centers, along with associated services for the operation of these airplanes. In further detail the planes will be used for flight testing and safety support, as chase airplanes, in liaison flights, and for operations away from the primary...

News: French Ministry of Defense Orders Four New TBM 940s]]> 1 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:43:30 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-socata-produces-1-000th-tbm-turboprop.3606/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-socata-produces-1-000th-tbm-turboprop.3606/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News 1,000th TBM Turboprop Produced By Daher Socata
​Another milestone has been made by Daher Socata with the 1000th production of a TBM aircraft. The milestone aircraft is a TBM 940 model delivering to a private U.S pilot who also does volunteer flying for Mercy Flights Southeast, Angel Flights Northeast, and Patient Airlift Services -all charity-type organizations-. Just a look back for perspective, the TBM line was started in 1990 with the TBM...

News: Daher Socata Produces 1,000th TBM Turboprop]]> 1 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:04:05 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-elliott-aviation-to-install-homesafe%E2%84%A2upgrades-on-tbm940s.3558/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-elliott-aviation-to-install-homesafe%E2%84%A2upgrades-on-tbm940s.3558/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Elliott Aviation To Install HomeSafe™Upgrades On TBM940s
​Daher Socata has enlisted the expertise of Elliott Aviation to install HomeSafe™, Daher's variant of Garmin's Autoland system. Elliott Aviation will perform the install/upgrade on eligible United States registered TBM 940s. They were waiting for the system to be certified by the authorities and since then JF published an article on the HomeSafe™system being approved...

News: Elliott Aviation To Install HomeSafe™Upgrades On TBM940s]]> 1 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 12:57:08 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-dahers-homesafe%E2%84%A2-autoland-on-tbm-940-certified.3534/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-dahers-homesafe%E2%84%A2-autoland-on-tbm-940-certified.3534/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News TBM 940 HomeSafe™ Autoland Certified
​Garmin has been at the forefront as the platform for Autoland type systems being implemented on small executive turboprops in the last year. One variant of it is on the TBM 940 -the latest iteration of the TBM from Daher Socata- the company calls HomeSafe™. Since unveiling it to the public Daher now confirms that the high-tech software is now certified by EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) and FAA...

News: Daher's HomeSafe™ Autoland On TBM 940 Certified]]> 1 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:21:07 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-new-kodiak-100s-coming-with-free-maintenance.3514/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-new-kodiak-100s-coming-with-free-maintenance.3514/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News New Kodiak 100s Coming With Free Maintenance
​Daher Socata is tempting buyers in the market for a high-performing turboprop executive aircraft to look in the direction of their Kodiak 100. Part of the lure is that buyers of a brand new model year 2020 Kodiak 100 will have free maintenance under the Kodiak Care program for the first two (2) years of ownership. Financing for a new Kodiak 100 is also a bit cheaper for a limited time. Through...

News: New Kodiak 100s Coming With Free Maintenance]]> 1 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:18:29 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-delivers-300th-tbm-900-series-aircraft.3421/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-delivers-300th-tbm-900-series-aircraft.3421/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News 300th TBM 900 Series Aircraft Delivered By Daher
​Daher Socata has highlighted the delivery of the 300th TBM 900 series very fast turboprop. The landmark aircraft has gone to a long-time customer which is a couple of a family who have purchased TBM aircraft over the last 20 years. The aircraft is also adorned in a special livery which is usually done for landmark aircraft. The very fast turboprop has gold and white accents along with a...

News: Daher Delivers 300th TBM 900 Series Aircraft]]> 1 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:59:10 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-deliveries-slip-in-2019.3383/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-deliveries-slip-in-2019.3383/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Shipments Fall In 2019 Overall
​Daher Socata has been known for pushing-out alot of single-engine turboprops across their line by the end of a particular year. In 2018, Daher delivered 50 TBM aircraft. Compare that to 48 TBMs handed over in 2019 by the company. 2019's results are the first results since Daher made the acquisition of Quest Aircraft and therefore their Kodiak aircraft has to be added to the delivery tally. In 2019...

News: Daher Deliveries Slip In 2019]]> 1 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:39:43 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-completes-purchase-of-quest-aircraft-company.3295/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-completes-purchase-of-quest-aircraft-company.3295/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Daher Completes Quest Aircraft Company Acquisition
​Daher Socata is pleased to announce that they have completed the acquisition of the Quest Aircraft Company. Previous news on this highlighted that they were in the process of purchasing Quest but now the process it completed and will mean increased North American marketshare for the French airframer."Our acquisition of the Quest Aircraft Company is perfectly aligned with Daher’s strategy...

News: Daher Completes Purchase Of Quest Aircraft Company]]> 1 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:23:11 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-certification-granted-to-tbm-940.3277/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-faa-certification-granted-to-tbm-940.3277/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News TBM 940 Gains FAA Certification
​Earlier this year the Daher Socata TBM 940, the latest iteration of a long and successful TBM line, was certificated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With that in hand they were able to deliver the TBM 940 in Europe. One of the strong markets, the American market could not be satisfied as they did not have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certification (TC). ]]> 1 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:39:58 +0000 https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-purchasing-quest-aircraft.3142/ https://www.jetforums.net/threads/news-daher-purchasing-quest-aircraft.3142/ invalid@example.com (Jet News) Jet News Quest Aircraft Being Acquired By Daher
​In an interesting move, Daher is moving in on purchasing Quest Aircraft Company in an announcement made today by Quest. Quest Aircraft for those who may be unfamiliar builds the popular Kodiak 100 turboprop. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of this year and when it does conclude, Daher's portfolio and offering will expand. It will also see Daher having a plant in mainland United...

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