Tue, Jan 26, 2010
36 TBM 850 Deliveries Made In 2009
Daher-Socata released data Monday showing that 36 TBM 850s were
delivered in 2009, bringing to 184 the total number of the very
fast turboprop aircraft provided to customers since its
introduction less than four years ago.
This marks a significant addition to the 323 TBM 700s built from
the program’s beginning in 1990 – putting the overall
TBM fleet number at 507. As in past years, most 2009 TBM 850 models
were purchased by customers from the USA (77%), Europe (14%) and
Latin America (6%). Additionally, Daher-Socata registered its first
deliveries of TBM 850s in Australia and Chile equipped with the
Garmin G1000 “glass cockpit” avionics suite.
“In today’s challenging times for the business
aviation and owner-pilot sectors, we have to thank the loyalty and
confidence of our customers, who took delivery of 36 brand new TBM
850, and the commitment and support excellence of Daher-Socata and
its network of distributors.” Stated Nicolas Chabbert, senior
vice-president of Daher-Socata Airplane Division.
Chabbert added that a good indicator of the continued market
demand for TBM-series aircraft is the fact that less than 10
percent of the entire TBM 700/850-fleet was available on the
pre-owned market at the end of 2009, below the expected average of
13%. “This underscores the TBM’s role as a true
asset,” he added. “The aircraft’s
quality-to-price ratio, its very low operating costs and a
comprehensive network of service centers around the world do the
rest.” he concluded.
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