Mon, Mar 23, 2009
Aims To Match Buyers To Airplanes 'F.A.S.T!'
A new program that opens up co-ownership opportunities for the
TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft was launched Monday by
Daher-Socata, using the manufacturer's international distributor
and support network for worldwide coverage. Advantages of the
F.A.S.T. (Fly and Share Your TBM) program for operators include low
cost of ownership, better utilization of capital assets and
professional management.
Daher-Socata says F.A.S.T. is ideally suited for two
shareholders on a one-third/two-thirds co-ownership basis, but the
program could accommodate up to three shareholders per aircraft. A
minimum 100 days of exclusive use is provided per year on an
unlimited flight hour basis, which differs from traditional
fractional programs requiring the purchase of annual flight hours
that are either used or lost.
"F.A.S.T. provides an unmatched opportunity for customers to
fully benefit from the world's fastest, highest-flying
single-engine turboprop aircraft at a fraction of the purchase
price," said Nicolas Chabbert, the President of Socata North
America. "It is perfectly suited to today's business and economic
environment -- offering travel at jet speeds and turboprop economy
with an aircraft that continues to be a worldwide success
story."
Under F.A.S.T., all maintenance work is performed in
factory-approved and FAA-certified repair stations. Also included
are on-line flight scheduling, maintenance services, aircraft
tracking, subscriptions to charts and databases, professional
flight service and a single-contact source for assistance.
Perhaps the greatest advantage to F.A.S.T. -- particularly in
the current economic environment -- is that the configuration
ensures predictable costs over the duration of the program. In
addition to the basic features, additional services available
include flight training, hangar capacity (depending upon the
location), car rental, concierge services and insurance.
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