The staff of AVEX welcomed the first TBM 960’s arrival at this distributor’s Camarillo, California operation before the aircraft’s delivery to its owner.
Just a week after Daher announced its new TBM 960 had received FAA certification, the aircraft has been delivered to the first customers in the United States.
Two TBM 960 aircraft departed from Daher’s Tarbes, France, headquarters, arriving at separate TBM distributors. One of the aircraft landed at Elliott Jets in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while the other was welcomed at California’s Camarillo Airport (CMA) by AVEX.
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“I want to recognize the collaborative work of EASA and the FAA that resulted in the TBM 960’s certification,” said Nicolas Chabbert, SVP of Daher’s Aircraft Division. “I also want to express my thanks to our U.S customers for their patience during the certification process.”
Chabbert noted that the aircraft has received an “exceptional” overall response since its launch at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in April, already logging more than 60 orders worldwide.
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Replacing the TBM 940, the fifth TBM evolution will offer upgrades and all-new features, including a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine, digital e-throttle, and a digitally controlled cabin.
At the manufacturer’s recommended cruise speed of 308 knots, the fuel consumption is only 57 gallons per hour, a 10% fuel economy compared to the maximum cruise setting for more sustainability.
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