EADS N.V. - A unique presentation at NBAA 2006

EADS Socata is having a special attraction on its booth #2884 inside the convention center. Entitled “Let’s fly together” this unique interactive video presentation, on show for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention 2006, explains why the TBM 850 Very Fast Turboprop is more efficient than some Very Light Jets.

In a modern cartoon style with high quality Computer Generated Images animation, this presentation compares different travel scenarios across the USA with a TBM 850 Very Fast Turboprop or with a typical Very Light Jet for a six persons party plus Scruffy, the dog.

The VLJs have increased the visibility of Business Aviation for the general public and brought a new wave of customers. Many are attending the 2006 NBAA Convention.

“As they haven’t yet the culture of aviation veterans, it is our duty to inform them about the range, useful load of the TBM 850 and its efficiency at jet speed of 320kts. It is all the purpose of the movie presentation. The TBM 850 is the most efficient answer for private and small business transportation.” Said Stéphane Mayer, Chairman and CEO of EADS Socata.

Produced by Walt Kubiak, founder and CEO of Krislin Company, an Hollywood veteran with more than 28 years of experience in the animation and interactive entertainment industries, including some animated television series, such as the 52 11-minutes episodes of Michael Bedard's "Sitting Ducks" produced for Universal Pictures Visual Programming, now enjoying worldwide broadcasting success as currently airing on Cartoon Network in the USA.

“I wanted to get rid of my frustration over some basics in the use of an aircraft. I believe the TBM850 has a compelling offer over any VLJ and I wanted to put that with my own words … in a cartoon.” Said Walt Kubiak.

"Some new companies in aviation changed tone in new promotion campaigns as opposed to talk about performance and explain to the public in which way they are the best” said Nicolas Chabbert, vice-president Sales & Marketing of EADS Socata. “This is why we decided to present the TBM 850 Very Fast Turboprop in three typical travel scenarios against a typical VLJ with humor that was made possible by the talent and passion of Walt Kubiak.”

EADS Socata is one of the world’s leading general aviation manufacturers, with more than 17,000 aircraft built since its creation as Morane-Saulnier in 1911.
Current products include TBM family of high-speed turboprops, TB GT piston aircraft, aerostructure for Airbus civilian airliners, the A400M military transport, Dassault Falcon jets, Eurocopter helicopters and Embraer regional jets. EADS Socata is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS – a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services.

A unique presentation at NBAA 2006

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