Daher unveils 2025 avionics upgrades for Kodiak aircraft

Daher has revealed a series of avionics and systems enhancements for its Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 Series III aircraft, set for rollout in 2025. These upgrades aim to boost operability, ease of maintenance, and flight safety, while also aligning the Kodiak models more closely with Daher’s flagship TBM 960, enhancing commonality across the fleet.

The improvements, which include both standard and optional equipment, will be incorporated into all new Kodiaks produced from this year at Daher’s manufacturing and final assembly facility in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Speaking at the company’s opening press conference at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert outlined the details of the enhancements. He also announced the company’s delivery target of 30 Kodiak aircraft for 2025 — a 15% increase on the previous year — alongside a planned 62 TBM 960 deliveries from the Tarbes, France facility, representing a near 11% rise from 2024.

Key updates for both the Kodiak 100 Series III and the larger Kodiak 900 include the integration of Garmin’s GDL 60 datalink and PlaneSync™ technology. This state-of-the-art system allows for rapid, wireless updates of navigation databases, automated performance logging, and remote access to check fuel levels and system status via 4G LTE or Wi-Fi. An ADS-B OFF mode is also being made available for special mission operations.

“With PlaneSync™, the Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 Series III fleets now have a single advanced connectivity solution, which is harmonised as well with the TBM 960 – thereby empowering pilots with smarter, simpler, and more efficient operations,” Chabbert noted.

Further improvements for 2025 include the addition of advanced Whelen Aerospace Technologies lighting systems for landing, taxiing, and navigation/strobe recognition. These lights are designed to enhance both nighttime visibility and overall safety, while also offering extended durability and reduced maintenance needs.