Daher-Socata to Commit Funds to Pursue New Aircraft Development

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Daher-Socata is advancing a new twin-engine aircraft project, a follow-on to its successful TBM 850.
  • An investment of approximately $330 million for the project is expected to be announced at EBACE in Geneva later this month.
  • The company has not yet decided if the proposed new aircraft will be a turboprop or a jet.
See a mistake? Contact us.

Announced last year at the National Business Aviation Association convention, plans for Daher-Socata’s new aircraft project have advanced in the form of an expected commitment to invest some $330 million. The announcement of the investment is expected at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva later this month. The company has not yet decided if the proposed twin-engine aircraft will be a turboprop or jet. The new project is a follow-on to Daher-Socata’s highly successful TBM 850.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

Ready to Sell Your Aircraft?

List your airplane on AircraftForSale.com and reach qualified buyers.

List Your Aircraft
AircraftForSale Logo | FLYING Logo
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE