Daher-Socata has unveiled a new version of its TBM 850 turboprop which made its Middle East debut at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo earlier this month.
The French manufacturer was at Sun ‘n Fun in Florida where it introduced the TBM 850 Elite, which offers a host of new features aimed at improving comfort and flexibility.
The Elite’s most distinctive attribute is the capability of its middle seats to be positioned in either the rearward or forward-facing position. This new configuration provides extended cargo space to accommodate outsized baggage.
“Our TBM 850 Elite offers the flexibility of a sports utility vehicle while delivering the performance of a sports car,” explained senior vice-president Nicolas Chabbert.
In a forward-facing arrangement configured for four passengers, the TBM 850 Elite’s two rear seats are removed to create immediate and obstacle-free access to all luggage areas.
For missions with multiple pieces of baggage, a small cargo net compliments the normal internal baggage compartment by providing additional space. Long,bulky items such as golf bags can be secured by using a large cargo net,which essentially unites the rear baggage compartment and the extended baggage area.
Video footage of the TBM 850 at Abu Dhabi can be seen on the Arabian Aerospace website’s video section from Day One of the show.
Other new features for the Elite `includes new carbon fibre trim (used in the central upper panel, table cover exterior insert and cabinet door cover), along with gold and brush metal treatment on interior fittings.
Two new avionics options also are offered on the aircraft: a long-range KHF 1050 HF radio and Garmin’s full-featured GSR 56 Iridium satellite transceiver, which give access to quality on-demand weather information, text/voice communications and near real-time positioning information.
Article Source : Arabian Aerospace
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