São Paulo, Brazil

Daher delivers first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer has been delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues to expand among business aviation operators and entrepreneurs.

This milestone aircraft was received by a Brazilian entrepreneur who upgraded from a TBM 900 version, selecting the TBM 980 for its third-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics and the TBM’s combination of speed, efficiency and operational flexibility. The customer owns multiple cattle ranches and farms throughout Brazil and will use the aircraft to travel between these locations, including operations performed from semi-prepared runways.

Daher Aircraft unveiled the TBM 980 in January and has delivered more than 30 aircraft to customers worldwide.

Brazil represents an important market opportunity for both airplane families in Daher Aircraft’s portfolio: the pressurized six-seat TBM 980 and TBM 960, as well as the utility-category 10-seat Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900. The country’s geographic size and strong industry sectors such as agribusiness, construction and mining create a demand for efficient regional transportation solutions for which the TBM and Kodiak are particularly well suited.

Daher established its São Paulo-based Daher Aircraft Brasil entity last October to strengthen the local presence for customer relationships and technical support. The initiative has contributed to a new phase of growth for Daher Aircraft in Brazil, where five TBM 980s and one TBM 960 have been sold since October.

Today, approximately 60 TBMs of various versions are operated in Brazil, along with seven Kodiak 100s.