Daher showcases its TBM 910 for air taxi at the Paris Air Show

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Daher showcases its TBM 910 for air taxi at the Paris Air Show
Daher showcases its TBM 910 for air taxi at the Paris Air Show
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Daher showcases its TBM 910 for air taxi at the Paris Air Show

Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2017: At this week’s International Paris Air Show, Daher is showcasing the TBM 910 – the latest member of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family – for use in rapid and efficient air taxi service.

This focus comes after Europe’s recent approval of commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and at night, reflecting the growing acceptance of such operations worldwide.

« Our new TBM 910 version – as well as the other TBM-series aircraft – is seeing increased interest of commercial operators for its unmatched performance-to-cost ratio,” commented Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit. “This is opening new business opportunities beyond the wellestablished TBM user base of pilot-owners and corporate flight departments.”

He added the TBM 910 benefits from the same range and performance that have contributed to the success of Daher’s TBM 900-series six-passenger pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft, which also benefits from such technical features as the TBM e-copilot® for lower pilot workload. The main difference from the predecessor TBM 900 version is the TBM 910’s new Garmin G1000 NXi all-glass integrated flight deck, which replaces the previous G1000 configuration. Garmin’s G1000 NXi combines high-resolution display design with state-of-the-art processors. These improvements provide a faster boot-up and software loading, while enabling the system to manage more aviation data and maps (such as visual approach plates).

Other advantages are the enhanced situational awareness and improved cockpit connectivity that allow wireless transfer of aviation databases from the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device to the G1000 NXi system. Additionally, an enriched “feel” with the flight deck’s new keyboard joystick gives more accurate panning and fluid navigation on the multi-function display pages.

The TBM 910 also features cabin interior enhancements with new seat shapes and additional fittings, which are identical to the high-end TBM 930 version. Additionally, the TBM 910 can accommodate the “Elite Privacy” compartment – a quick-change option that integrates a lavatory area in the aircraft’s aft fuselage.

About the Daher TBM – www.tbm.aero

The TBM 910 and TBM 930 are the latest members in Daher’s TBM family of very fast single-engine turboprop aircraft. Differences between the two models are concentrated on their

primary avionics: Garmin’s G1000 NXi avionics system with physical keypad for the TBM 910; Garmin’s G3000 with touchscreen controller for the TBM 930. Both aircraft offer superior performance – such as a maximum cruise speed of 330 kts. – and high efficiency with a 1,730-naut. mi. maximum range and a fuel consumption at economy cruise of 37 U.S. gallons per hour. This results from aerodynamic improvements, along with other aircraft enhancements. The maximum range and useful load, as well as the ability to land at small airports, are some of the customers’ favorite features. The TBM 900, TBM 910 and TBM 930 already have received more than 200 orders since their launches, with 176 delivered through May 31, 2017. The TBM 910 and TBM 930 are built by Daher on its industrial site at the airport of Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées (Hautes Pyrénées), France.

Overall, a total of 838 TBM aircraft (TBM 700, TBM 850, TBM 900, TBM 910 and TBM 930 versions) have been delivered to international owners and operators, with the global fleet accumulating some 1.4 million flight hours.

About Daher – www.daher.com

Daher is an equipment supplier developing integrated industrial systems for aerospace and advanced technologies. By combining its expertise in industrial manufacturing, product and process engineering, logistics and transport, and industrial services, Daher designs and develops Integrated Industrial Systems. Daher has established itself as a leader in five fields of activity: aircraft manufacturer, aerostructures and systems, integrated logistics, nuclear services, and valves.

Daher posts annual turnover of nearly one billion euros, and its order book stands at around 3.5 years of turnover. Driven by bold innovation ever since it was founded in 1863, Daher has established itself today as one of the major players of the third industrial revolution.

Contact for the media – Airplane Business Unit

Philippe de Segovia
E-mail p.de-segovia@daher.com
Tel +33 (0)6 70 21 70 47

TBM910

In Figures

Typical accommodation: 1 pilot + 5 passengers
2017 advanced interior: quick change passenger cabin configuration with toilet privacy compartment option
Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi all-glass integrated flight deck system controlled by physical keypad and joystick, TBM e-copilot® Angle of attack indicator (AOA),
ESP/USP (Enhanced Safety Protection/Under Speed Protection), stick-shaker, Garmin Flight stream 510 Bluetooth® linkup with a mobile device running Garmin pilot™ application

POWERPLANT

Type: P&W Canada PT6A-66D turboprop
Thermodynamic power                                               1,825 hp.
Nominal power                                                              850 shp.
Usable fuel capacity                                                      291 US gal.          1,100 liters

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

Wingspan                                                                        42.10 ft.                12.833 m.
Height                                                                             14.29 ft.                 4.355 m.
Length                                                                            35.22 ft.                10.736 m.
Wheel base                                                                     9.56 ft.                  2.914 m.
Tailplane span                                                               16.36 ft.                4.988 m.

INTERNAL DIMENSIONS

Maximum cabin width                                                3 ft. 11.64 in.                1.21 m.
Maximum cabin length                                               13 ft. 3.45 in.                4.05 m.
Maximum cabin height                                               4 ft.                                1.22 m.
Maximum volume in cabin                                         123 cu. ft.                      3.5 sq. m.

LOADING

Basic empty weight                                                      4,629 lb.            2,097 kg.
Maximum ramp weight (MRW)                                7,430 lb.             3,370 kg.
Maximum takeoff weight                                            7,394 lb.             3,354 kg.
Maximum zero fuel weight                                         6,032 lb.             2,736 kg.
Maximum payload                                                       1,403 lb.             636 kg.
Maximum payload with full fuel:                               891 lb.                404 kg.
Maximum luggage in storage areas (4 seats)          507 lb.                230 kg.
Maximum luggage in storage areas (6 seats)          330 lb.                135 kg.
Maximum luggage volume (large net)                      30¼ cu. ft.        0.989 cu. m.

PERFORMANCE (ISA conditions, MTOW, no wind,)

Maximum cruise speed at long-range settings       252 KTAS                467 km/h
Maximum cruise speed at 28,000 ft.                       330 KTAS                611 km/h
Time-to climb to 31,000 ft.                                       18 min. 45 sec.
Certified ceiling                                                            31,000 ft.                9,449 m.
 

RUNWAY DISTANCES (ISA conditions, MTOW, no wind, 50 ft. obstacle clearance)

Takeoff                                                                         2,380 ft.                726 m.
Landing                                                                        2,430 ft.                741 m.

Max. range with max. fuel (ISA, MTOW, no wind, one pilot, 45 min fuel reserve) @ 31,000 ft.

252 KTAS cruise speed                                             1,730 NM                3,204 km
290 KTAS cruise speed                                             1,585 NM                2,935 km
326 KTAS cruise speed                                             1,440 NM                2,666 km

Suggested prices for 2017 delivery

TBM 910 with standard equipment                        $3,683,260.00
TBM 910 with special “Elite” Package                    $3,919,910.00