Daher, the French maker of the TBM and Kodiak series of single-engine turboprops, recently held a unique contest in a search for new products users would like to see on the TBM series of very fast turboprops. Daher called the contest general aviation’s first hackathon or “General Aviathon.” The company chose three winning concepts that proposed highly imaginative solutions to further increase flight safety for the company’s TBM turboprops while also enriching the in-flight experience for passengers. The hackathon focused on two TBM operational themes: advanced features and capabilities to make the aircraft more connected, intelligent and autonomous; and innovative solutions to further refine the experience of piloting and using the TBM.
Daher’s “General Aviathon” Hackathon Selects Three New Potential TBM Products
Key Takeaways:
- Daher hosted a "General Aviathon" hackathon to find innovative solutions for its TBM turboprops, focusing on enhanced flight safety, connectivity, and an improved in-flight experience.
- Two winning safety concepts included an Aviation Voice Recognition System (AVRS) to interpret and suggest Air Traffic Control instructions, and a "TBM Monitoring Pilot" using AI and cockpit cameras for virtual pilot assistance.
- The third winning idea, "Avia-X," proposed a real-time passenger experience system offering customizable themes and emotion-based control for lighting and music, managed via a mobile app.
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