Press Release

Issued by Flying Smart.

July 20, 2015

Daher today announced the signature of an agreement naming Flying Smart, a new company headquartered at Biggin Hill Airport near London, as the authorized TBM distributor for the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

This agreement will be effective by year-end and includes a purchase order for two TBM 900s, with these latest versions of Daher's very fast turboprop aircraft family to be delivered in 2016.

The ceo and founder of Flying Smart is French businessman David Fabry, who will pursue business opportunities as the new TBM distributor in partnership with the FlyingGroup, a leading European business aviation operator based in Antwerp, Belgium.

One of Flying Smart's priorities will be the offer of TBMs to the FlyingGroup, providing entry-level alternatives to larger business jets for its customers. Flying Smart will benefit from the Flying Group's expertise in the support of clients across all aspects of aircraft ownership and travel needs.

Mr. Fabry has first-hand experience with the TBM, having successively owned three of the aircraft during the past 12 years. He operated them primarily for his diversified business portfolio, and also used the TBMs in private travels around the world.

“David Fabry will bring an invaluable set of resources to the TBM distribution network through his intimate product knowledge as a TBM pilot and owner," said Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice-president of Daher's airplane business unit. “We look forward to a fruitful cooperation in further developing our TBM sales in Europe.”

With more than 2,500 hours logged while flying the TBM, and 40 transatlantic crossings, he has an extensive knowledge of Daher's very fast turboprop family. Additionally, Fabry is the current chairman of TBMOPA Europe, the European chapter of the TBM Owners and Pilots Association.

“We thank Daher for its confidence and look forward to developing our business relationships,” Fabry explained. “As a customer myself, I can understand and anticipate expectations of future TBM owners in our distributorship's regions. We are ready to offer customers the high level of service they deserve.”