Daher has unveiled the latest addition to its TBM aircraft family, the TBM 980, featuring Garmin’s third-generation G3000® PRIME avionics. The new model delivers an enhanced piloting experience and incorporates cabin upgrades designed to further improve passenger comfort.
The TBM 980 was officially introduced on January 15, at Daher Aircraft’s TBM production facility in Tarbes, France, during an event attended by customers, partners, officials and company employees.
“Our TBM 980 motto, ‘Fly Differently’, is more than a slogan, as this aircraft redefines how pilots – and their passengers – want to fly,” said Nicolas Chabbert, Chief Executive Officer of Daher Aircraft. “The aircraft is more intuitive and easier to operate. Its touchscreen-controlled flight deck truly transforms the interface between pilots and avionics, while the passenger experience is further enhanced in the six-seat cabin with features such as the option to install a Starlink Mini terminal for satellite internet connectivity, 100-watt USB-C charging ports, and an upgraded passenger display providing en-route flight information.”
Chabbert confirmed that airworthiness certification has been granted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with validation by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing Daher to begin deliveries of the TBM 980 this month.
“The TBM 980 is the sixth aircraft launched by Daher in the TBM 900 Series since our acquisition of the TBM product line in 2014,” said Didier Kayat, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Daher. “This reflects our strong commitment to the continued evolution of the aircraft family through ongoing innovation and close collaboration with key suppliers.”
