Daher Aircraft Reinforces Its Presence in Brazil for the TBM and Kodiak

Daher Aircraft has announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Brazil to support the increasing demand for its TBM and Kodiak turboprop-powered aircraft families in the region. The company's new office, to be situated in São Paulo, will function as the headquarters for Daher Aircraft in Brazil. This team will be responsible for managing customer outreach, overseeing fleet support, and driving expansion efforts for both the fast and efficient TBM, as well as the versatile multi-role Kodiak.

This strategic initiative underscores Daher’s enduring commitment to the dynamic and growing Brazilian market, offering localised business development and operational support for both current and prospective TBM and Kodiak aircraft owners in the region.

“With a thriving general aviation community and an increasing demand for both high-performance and utility aircraft, our TBM and Kodiak are perfectly aligned with the operational needs across Brazil,” said Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher’s Aircraft division. “Establishing a local presence will enable us to support our customers more directly, and it signals our intent to grow with Brazil’s aviation future.”

The pressurised six-seat TBM represents the pinnacle of turboprop-powered aircraft for business and personal travel across Brazil and beyond. Renowned for its speed and efficiency, the latest TBM 960 model boasts a maximum cruise speed of 610 km/h (330 knots) and a range of up to 3,204 kilometres (1,730 nautical miles), making it exceptionally well-suited for business and personal journeys throughout the Latin American continent.

Daher Aircraft has incorporated cutting-edge digital technology into the TBM 960, which includes a dual-channel digital e-throttle (Engine and Propeller Electronic Control System/EPECS) for the sophisticated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine and Hartzell's five-blade Raptor™ composite propeller. The cabin, managed digitally, features a completely new environmental control system, LED ambient lighting, and electrically dimmable windows.

The TBM 960, featuring the Garmin G3000® integrated flight deck, exemplifies Daher Aircraft’s commitment to e-copilot® technological advancements and safety systems tailored for the TBM series. These systems operate similarly to an "electronic copilot" and include an icing protection system, flight envelope monitoring through the Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) and Under-speed Protection (USP) systems, the Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) function, and the innovative HomeSafe™ emergency autoland system.

Daher Aircraft's Kodiak series, which includes the foundational Kodiak 100 and the larger, more rapid Kodiak 900, is ideally suited to meet Brazil's diverse airlift needs. These aircraft offer backcountry STOL (short takeoff and landing) capabilities and extended range. Equipped with Garmin's advanced G1000® NXi avionics and designed for low operational costs and easy maintenance, these unpressurized aircraft can access remote areas effectively. They also provide valuable support for the agricultural sector, passenger and VIP transportation, and public safety operations.

The 10-seat Kodiak 100 was designed from the outset as a robust, easy-to-operate platform that is both versatile and sustainable, offering straightforward convertibility to support passengers, cargo, and mission systems. The sizable pallet-sized cargo bay door enhances the ease of loading and unloading passengers, stretchers, and cargo.

Equipped with the 750-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engine, the Kodiak 100 combines short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability from off-airport and high-altitude locations with exceptional endurance and payload capacity. It can carry a useful load of 1,600 kilograms (3,530 pounds) and sustain loiter times of up to 10 hours. The aircraft is also designed for seamless water operations on floats without requiring structural or aerodynamic modifications. Additionally, its industry-leading anti-corrosion process ensures protection in high-salinity environments.

The Kodiak 900 represents an advancement in design, building on the exceptional handling and performance characteristics of the Kodiak 100. It features an extended fuselage length of 1.19 meters (3.9 feet), providing additional passenger and cargo space. Powered by Pratt & Whitney's 900-shp PT6A-140A engine, the Kodiak 900 achieves a higher cruise speed of 390 km/h (210 KTAS) and supports a greater useful load of 1,646 kilograms (3,630 lbs.), while offering a maximum range of 2,091 km (1,129 nautical miles).

Furthermore, the Kodiak 900's operating economics have been enhanced with a 9% reduction in specific fuel consumption. This improvement decreases the per-seat-mile cost and the direct operating costs for owners and operators.