Daher delivered the one hundredth TMB-960 to a customer in the United States. The aircraft was acquired by Titan Real Estate Investment Group through TMB’s authorized distributor, Avex.
Commercially launched in April 2022, the TMB-960 represents the fifth evolution of the TBM 900 series, benefiting from current turboprop technology and digital power. It is the latest evolution of Daher’s pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft.
“My operating base is near Santa Maria, on the central coast of California, which has very limited commercial airline service. Therefore, having a personal plane is extremely valuable as I continue to develop my business,” stated Kevin Kaseff, president of Titan Real Estate Investment Group.
“When I decided to transition from a piston engine aircraft to a high-performance one, I searched the market and found that the TBM 960 was the best option for me. The TBM 960 offers the efficiency I was looking for in terms of speed, range, and airport access. And its turboprop engine generates fewer carbon emissions than a jet,” added Keseff.
The Daher TMB-960 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine, complemented by a five-blade composite Hartzell Propeller. Both components are connected to the digital twin-channel electronic engine and propeller control system (EPECS).
This system optimizes the performance of the powerplant from start to landing, simultaneously reducing the pilot’s workload by integrating all functions and protecting the engine’s lifespan.
Daher established a recommended cruise speed of 308 knots, achieving a fuel consumption of 215 liters per hour. This consumption is 10% less compared to the maximum cruise setting for increased sustainability.
The TMB-960 is equipped with the Prestige cabin, featuring an entirely new environmental system produced by Enviro Systems. The interior boasts integrated LED ambient lighting on both sides of the ceiling panel and electronically adjustable windows. Passengers can customize the cabin ambiance from a Passenger Comfort Display (PCD).
Other enhancements in cabin style and comfort include ergonomically improved seats, USB-A and USB-C ports, along with individual cup holders and headphone hangers for each occupant.
