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Daher Kodiak
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2026
10 March

ReleaseDaher continues its development during the “Take Off 2027” strategic plan: sovereign innovation and internationalization

2025
18 June

ReleaseDaher strengthens its position in the rapidly expanding defense market

6 April

ReleaseAlbers Aerospace launches Tactical Aircraft Solutions (TAS) business division

3 April The Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 will feature more aligned avionics systems in 2025, streamlining operations across Daher’s aircraft range.

Daher rolls out systems upgrades across Kodiak range

Commonality with the company's TBM 960 has increased as Garmin connectivity, weather radar and backup displays have been integrated across production lines.

23 January The company’s aerostructure assembly at Witham Field includes horizontal stabilisers for Boeing 767 jetliners and the KC-46 aerial tanker.

Daher secures long-term lease for Florida aerostructures facility

The recent lease approval marks an important step forward for Daher’s footprint in the North American aviation market.

2024
21 October

ReleaseDaher’s Kodiak 100 multi-role aircraft is now available with Hartzell’s five-blade composite propeller for operation on floats

10 April Parallel production lines for the final assembly of Kodiak aircraft from Stage 3 to Stage 6 are now operational at Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho production facility. On the left is the Kodiak 900’s final assembly line, while the build-up of Kodiak 100s are completed in a “mirrored” process on the building’s opposite side.

Daher increases Kodiak production at Sandpoint, Idaho

There now are parallel integration steps for the Kodiak 100 and 900, involving wing and horizontal stabiliser mating; flight controls and rigging; engine and avionics; first flight; interior outfitting, and customer delivery.

2023
16 October

ReleaseA new Kodiak aircraft paint facility enters service at the Sandpoint, Idaho production site of Daher's Aircraft Division

28 March

ReleaseDaher unveils the five-blade Hartzell composite propeller option on new Kodiak 100 turboprop-powered aircraft and for retrofit

9 February Daher CEO Didier Kayat (right) and Patrick Daher - Board of Directors, chart the future on Tuesday, February 7 in Paris.

Daher sets out plans for five years of development

A total of 73 Daher aircraft were delivered last year with a record level of orders for the TBM and Kodiak families, boosted by the launch of two new versions during the year; the TBM 960 and the Kodiak 900.

12 January The deal covers aluminium material for TBM and Kodiak aircraft.

Daher signs up Constellium for flat-rolled aluminium

Constellium will support TBM and Kodiak aircraft development as their production rate is increasing and will collaborate with Daher on the design of new solutions to further reduce aircraft weights.

2022
27 July The Kodiak 900 is shown in flight with Daher’s latest version of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft – the TBM 960.

First public showing reveals Kodiak 900 enhancements

The airframe has been re-engineered to reduce drag, with such changes as replacing the external pilot entry step with a foldable ladder, and adding flaptrack covers on the wing and wheel fairings to the landing gear.

2021
8 December The Daher production team at Sandpoint, Idaho is shown with their milestone 300th Kodiak aircraft prior to its delivery.

Daher delivers Kodiak number 300

The Kodiak has benefitted from continual improvement since its introduction, with the Kodiak 100 Series III featuring improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort and more comprehensive maintenance coverage.

1 April Daher marked the launch of the first Kodiak 100 Series III with delivery to Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Daher delivers first enhanced turboprop Kodiaks

The latest Kodiak has multiple enhancements, including improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort, augmented operational capabilities from both unimproved strips and on water with floats.

24 February

Pandemic sees aircraft billings down around 15%

GAMA's numbers for 2020 are not pretty. Its members' aircraft deliveries were worth about $4 billion dollars less than the previous year, with North America accounting for the majority of sales.

2019
21 October

ReleaseWith its completion of the Quest Aircraft Company's acquisition, Daher establishes a complete scope of U.S. industrial activities

13 June

ReleaseDaher announces its acquisition of Quest Aircraft Company, becoming a Franco-American aircraft manufacturer

2018
30 May

ReleaseQuest Aircraft unveils the Kodiak 100 Series II

2016
12 September

ReleaseQuest receives Chilean certification for Kodiak

8 February

Release2015 another strong year for Quest Aircraft

2015
17 November

ReleaseQuest continues international growth

20 July

ReleaseQuest Aircraft planning factory expansion

2014
1 December

ReleaseHartzell and Quest sign KODIAK sole-source propeller agreement

21 October

ReleaseAdditional options available for the KODIAK: unique TKS tank installation now certified

13 October

ReleaseQuest expanding presence in China

8 September

ReleaseGarmin autopilot for KODIAK receives certification

28 July

ReleaseQuest receives certification for new Summit Executive interior

28 July

ReleaseQuest announces Garmin autopilot for KODIAK

7 April

ReleaseQuest unveils new Summit Executive interior

18 February

ReleaseQuest increases landing weight for the KODIAK

2013
19 November

ReleaseKODIAK receives Venezuelan certification

25 October

ReleaseDevelopment of Quest Kodiak Summit interior nearing completion

2012
23 July

ReleaseQuest unveils new KODIAK interiors

23 July

ReleaseAdditional avionics enhancements available for the KODIAK

11 July

ReleaseKODIAK Air Claw on display at Airborne Law Enforcement convention

17 April

ReleaseKODIAK now certified in Mexico

20 March

ReleaseQuest Aircraft announces agreement with Northrop Grumman

30 January

ReleaseKODIAK receives Brazilian certification

2011
8 June

ReleaseQuest Aircraft continues to move forward; KODIAK production ramping up

27 April

ReleaseKODIAK receives certification for more customer options

2010
22 November

ReleaseIce Protection System for KODIAK receives certification

15 October

ReleaseSafe Flight speed control system part of Quest Kodiak ice protection system certification

26 July

ReleaseIce Protection System available for the KODIAK

26 July

ReleaseKODIAK equipped with external cargo compartment on display at EAA AirVenture

2009
16 October

ReleaseSafe Flight to supply Speed Control System on Quest Kodiak

18 September

ReleaseQuest Aircraft receives production certificate