The latest TBM 850 model at NBAA 2008
The EADS Socata Very Fast Turboprop continues its tour while sales surpass the 204 aircraft mark – a record breaking level
Orlando, Florida, 05 October 2008
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Riding on a continuing upswing of international sales, the EADS Socata TBM 850 Very Fast Turboprop aircraft is being brought to the National Business Aviation Association’s 61st Annual Meeting & Convention, which will be held October 6-8 in Orlando, Florida.
The TBM 850 to be displayed at NBAA 2008 is the latest model, equipped with the G1000 all-glass integrated flight deck, a new cabin interior and the new global air system for pressurization and air conditioning control.
“The NBAA’s annual gathering already is the world’s largest purely business aviation trade show with more than 30,000 attendees expected,” said Jean-Michel Léonard, Chairman and CEO of EADS Socata. “Among them will be business and corporate operators who made the current success of the TBM 850.”
“In 2008, we sold several TBM 850 to already jet operators that were looking to reduce their cost of transportation.“ explained Nicolas Chabbert, President of EADS Socata North America. “In the current depressed economy, the eco-efficient TBM 850 is the right answer to these prospective buyers looking for business transportation with no compromise in safety and dependability.”
The TBM 850 is world’s fastest single turboprop aircraft, with a maximum cruising speed of 320 KTAS at Flight Level 260 (in ISA conditions). It combines cruising speed and trip times of a light jet with the economic direct operating costs, range and moderate environmental signature of a turboprop engine. The maximum range and useful load – which are enhanced on the new model – and the ability to land at small airports are some of its customers’ favorite features.
About EADS Socata
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 the TBM family of high-speed turboprops, TB GT piston aircraft, aerostructures for Airbus civil airliners, the A400M military transporter, Dassault Falcon jets, Eurocopter helicopters and Embraer EADS SOCATA 2008 - 2 - regional jets. EADS Socata is expanding its customer service activities, to support its growing fleet of TBM and offer its light aviation expertise for aircraft below 5.7 metric tons through avionics modernization, maintenance, repair and overall package offers. Headquartered in Tarbes, France, with North American operations in Pembroke Pines, Florida, EADS Socata is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS group.
About EADS
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of €39.1 billion and employed a workforce of about 116,000. The Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world's largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and EADS Astrium, the European leader in space programs from Ariane to Galileo. EADS is the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium, develops the A400M through its Military Transport Aircraft Division, and holds a stake in the joint venture MBDA, the international leader in missile systems.
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