Aircraft
Daher Unveils More Upgrades for TBMs and Kodiaks
Daher announced several upgrades for its TBM 960 and Kodiak 100 turboprops and also named Simcom as its factory-authorized training organization.
Daher exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida (Photo: Chad Trautvetter/AIN))
The 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo opened in Lakeland, Florida on Tuesday with Daher announcing upgrades for both its TBM and Kodiak products. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter/AIN)

French aircraft manufacturer Daher announced several upgrades for its high-performance TBM 960 and utility Kodiak 100 turboprop singles today at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The company also designated Simcom as the factory-approved training organization for all Kodiaks and TBMs.

For the Kodiak 100, the company is now offering a composite five-blade propeller as an option for Series III models and as a retrofit for all Model 100s. Compared with the stock four-blade propeller, the option is 13 pounds lighter and reduces noise and takeoff roll distance by 6.6 percent and 6 percent, respectively. In addition, a Garmin 1000 NXi upgrade that includes the GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out transponder is available as a retrofit for all Kodiak 100s.