Daher’s TBM air taxi takes center stage at France Air Expo Lyon

« Our new TBM 910 version – as with the other TBM-series aircraft – meets the expectations of European business travelers for speed and comfort, and offers an unmatched price-to-cost ratio for Europe with the expanded approval of commercial operations using single-engine turboprop aircraft,” commented Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit. « We also are delighted to see the VOLDIRECT fleet grow with a TBM now based in Lyon, a business city par excellence.”

Frédéric Caussarieu, pilot and director of VOLDIRECT, said Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes are situated in one of France’s most dynamic regions in economic terms, and the TBM’s availability at Lyon-Bron Airport will meet a demand for point-to-point regional travel.

« With the arrival of a second TBM 850 in our fleet, we enable local customers to benefit from private travel at a price close to that of the airlines – but with a wider range of destinations and unmatched flexibility. »

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 three and a half 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.

About VOLDIRECT – www.voldirect.aero

VOLDIRECT is a French taxi-flight company created by Breton entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. VOLDIRECT was founded in 2009 by two entrepreneurs, Frédéric Caussarieu, (a former director in several large telecommunications companies, and an experienced professional pilot), and Jean Paul Legendre (the CEO of a large construction, civil engineering and promoting company), whose business entailed frequent travelling in France and Europe.

Given the absence of an efficient business flight service in Brittany, they became partners and invested in a fast airplane. Quickly, both partners wished to offer the advantages of these business flights to other companies and created an Economic Interest Grouping (EIG), in which seven local companies joined. The success among the members of the EIG and the numerous requests from other companies led the partners to ask for airline status. VOLDIRECT can now broaden its fast and personalized transport services to any individual or company looking for efficiency and comfort in a top-quality, private aircraft. Originally based in Rennes and Brittany, VOLDIRECT is pursuing its plan to develop in other regions.

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

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

IN FIGURES

Typical accommodation: 1 pilot + 5 passengers
2017 advanced interior: quick change passenger cabin configuration with toilet privacy compartment option 
Avionics: Garmin G3000, touchscreen glass integrated avionics system, with high resolution displays and touchscreen controllers, TBM e-copilot® including Angle of attack indicator (AOA), ESP/USP (Enhanced Safety Protection/Under Speed Protection), stick-shaker, Garmin Flight stream 210 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 930 with standard equipment $3,979,750.00
TBM 930 with special ‘Elite’ Package $4,194,390.00