Charter a Daher Socata TBM 930

The Daher Socata TBM 930 is the touchscreen flagship of the TBM 900 series - unveiled on April 5, 2016 and certified the same year alongside the TBM 910, it replaced the physical keypad G1000NXi of the TBM 910 with Garmin's G3000, the first-ever touchscreen-controlled all-glass flight deck designed specifically for light turbine aircraft. The Daher official brochure confirmed the TBM 930 "retains the airframe commonality with its predecessor - including the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-66D powerplant - while opening a new era by offering an enhanced human-machine interface environment." Performance is identical to the TBM 910: 330 KTAS at FL280, 1,730 nm maximum range, 37 gph economy cruise fuel burn - the $200,000 premium over the TBM 910 buys touchscreen avionics and the G3000's additional capabilities including Emergency Descent Mode. Business Jet Traveler confirmed the TBM 930 "can snap off the runway in a brisk nine seconds" and that "the G3000 offers pilots a reduced workload and new frontiers of situational awareness." The TBM 930 production line has since closed; Daher currently produces the TBM 910 (G1000NXi) and TBM 960 (PT6E-66XT engine, G3000, five-blade Hartzell Raptor propeller) as the active production variants.

The Daher Socata TBM 930 is a pressurised single-engine turboprop - same PT6A-66D engine, same airframe and same performance as the TBM 910, with the G3000 touchscreen flight deck that also powers the HondaJet and Cessna Citation M2. Charter prices start from approximately £1,500 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Daher Socata TBM 930?

• Garmin G3000 - the first all-glass touchscreen flight deck designed for light turbine aircraft; 3x 12-inch high-resolution screens; GTC 580 5.7-inch touchscreen controller; split-screen - the most advanced TBM cockpit at the time of certification. The official Daher TBM 930 brochure confirmed the G3000 as "the world's first all-glass touchscreen cockpit designed for light turbine aircraft." Business Jet Traveler confirmed the G3000 "is the next-generation backbone for the avionics on some larger, faster jet aircraft such as the HondaJet and the Cessna Citation M2." Flying Magazine confirmed key safety features include "Electronic Stability Protection (ESP), Underspeed Protection (USP), and Emergency Descent Mode (EDM)." Three 12-inch high-resolution screens with split-screen capability provide simultaneous display of multiple data streams. The GTC 580 5.7-inch glass touchscreen controller provides highly intuitive avionics control with streamlined menus. Garmin SVT Synthetic Vision Technology shows an enhanced 3D perspective of terrain, obstacles and traffic. For single-pilot charter operations the G3000's touchscreen interface reduces workload compared to the physical keypad of the TBM 910's G1000NXi;
• Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) - automatic cabin altitude protection unique to G3000 TBM variants; activates automatically above 11,500 ft cabin altitude; hypoxia protection for single-pilot operations. Business Jet Traveler confirmed "when cabin altitude exceeds 11,500 feet, the emergency descent mode automatically activates." The EDM is a direct safety benefit of the G3000 over the G1000NXi: the G3000's integration with the aircraft's pressurisation system enables automatic intervention when the pilot becomes incapacitated through hypoxia at altitude. The TBM 930 at 31,000 ft cruises well above the altitude where undetected pressurisation failure becomes life-threatening within minutes. EDM provides an automatic safeguard unavailable on the TBM 910. For charter clients who fly over mountainous terrain or long water crossings where single-pilot incapacitation is the critical risk scenario, the TBM 930's EDM is the decisive safety advantage over the TBM 910;
• 330 KTAS at FL280; 1,730 nm; 31,000 ft pressurised ceiling; FL310 in under 20 minutes; 2,380-foot takeoff - same performance as TBM 910 and TBM 940 at G3000 avionics standard. The official Daher 2017 brochure confirmed the TBM 930 performance: 330 KTAS maximum cruise at FL280, 1,730 nm maximum range, 37 gph economy cruise fuel burn, and certified ceiling of 31,000 ft. The time to climb to FL310 is under 20 minutes from sea level at MTOW. Takeoff distance is 2,380 ft (ISA, MTOW, no wind, 50-ft obstacle). These figures are identical to the TBM 910 and TBM 940 - the G3000 avionics provide no performance change over the G1000NXi, only capability and safety changes. Business Jet Traveler confirmed the TBM 930 "can snap off the runway in a brisk nine seconds" - the PT6A-66D's 850 shp flat-rated to ISA+49°C provides exceptional acceleration from short-field departures;
• Elite interior at TBM 930 standard; Elite Privacy option; built-in satellite phone; USB charging ports; LED lighting; pneumatic de-icing - the most complete TBM cabin specification. The 2017 Daher brochure confirmed standard equipment including USB charging ports, LED lighting, an automatic starter generator and pneumatically de-iced wings and tail. The Elite Privacy option provides an electric flushing lavatory with a pop-up surround, privacy screen and illuminated mirror in place of the aft bench seat. Business Jet Traveler confirmed a built-in satellite phone "integrated with all systems to keep you connected at all times." The cabin seats 1 pilot plus 5 passengers in the standard configuration, with four opposed adjustable comfort seats in the main cabin plus the forward pilot seat. A separate pilot door is standard equipment. For charter clients who want the complete TBM luxury specification with the addition of EDM and full touchscreen G3000 avionics, the TBM 930 provides it;
• French Defence Ministry TBM 940 origin - G3000 TBM variants selected for military use; confirms reliability and capability confidence beyond commercial charter market. Simple Flying confirmed that after the 2016 introduction of the TBM 930, "the Defense Ministry contracted Daher to buy new TBMs based on the TBM 930" - the military variant was designated the TBM 940. The French military's selection of the G3000-equipped TBM 930 airframe (adding autothrottle and auto de-icing for the 940) provides an external confidence indicator in the TBM 930's reliability and operational capability. Daher has since closed production of the TBM 930 (and 940) in favour of the TBM 960; the existing TBM 930 fleet remains supported by Daher's global service network;
• $200,000 below TBM 940; G3000 identical to TBM 940; pre-owned TBM 930 provides G3000 touchscreen at lowest available G3000 TBM charter rate. Business Jet Traveler confirmed the TBM 940 was "$400,000 higher than the TBM 930" at new price - reflecting the autothrottle, auto de-icing and five-blade Hartzell composite propeller upgrades of the 940 over the 930's airframe. The G3000 avionics on the TBM 930 are identical in core functionality to those on the TBM 940. For charter clients who want the G3000 touchscreen TBM experience - including EDM - at lower rates than the TBM 940, the TBM 930 provides the same avionics at the pre-owned price point that older airframe hours reflect.

Charter cost - Daher Socata TBM 930 prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £1,500 to £2,000 - the same bracket as the TBM 910 and TBM 850, reflecting identical flight performance (330 KTAS, 1,730 nm, 31,000 ft) at G3000 touchscreen avionics standard with EDM. The 2017 new price of $3,979,750 was approximately $200,000 above the TBM 910, and charter rates on comparable missions are broadly aligned.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to Edinburgh - from £1,875 (4 passengers, approximately 40 minutes);
• London to Paris - from £1,875 (4 passengers, approximately 38 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £2,500 (4 passengers, approximately 55 minutes);
• London to Nice - from £3,125 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to Madrid - from £3,750 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Geneva - from £3,000 (4 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to Dublin - from £1,875 (4 passengers, approximately 38 minutes).

Empty Leg flights appear on repositioning routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Daher Socata TBM 930

Best matched to short and medium European sectors where 330 KTAS near-jet speed, 31,000 ft pressurised ceiling, G3000 touchscreen avionics with EDM, and 2,380-foot short-field performance serve groups of 2 to 5:

• Short European sectors (35 to 90 minutes) where 330 KTAS and G3000 touchscreen avionics combine for the fastest and most capable TBM charter experience. London to Paris (approximately 38 minutes at 330 KTAS), London to Geneva (approximately 55 minutes) and London to Edinburgh (approximately 40 minutes) are all within the TBM 930's short-sector sweet spot. The G3000 touchscreen reduces pilot workload on these high-workload departure and approach phases, and the EDM provides automatic protection on the cruise segment. For clients who have flown the TBM 910 and want the upgrade to G3000 touchscreen on the same routes, the TBM 930 delivers it at comparable charter rates;
• Mountain terrain and long overwater crossings where EDM provides automatic hypoxia protection unavailable on the TBM 910. The TBM 930's Emergency Descent Mode is most relevant on sectors where single-pilot pressurisation failure would be particularly dangerous: Alpine crossings to Geneva, Innsbruck and Chambéry, overwater sectors to the Azores or Canaries, and high-altitude routing over the Pyrenees to Madrid. On these sectors the EDM's automatic intervention above 11,500 ft cabin altitude provides a level of protection that the TBM 910 does not have. For charter clients who fly these sectors regularly with a single pilot, the TBM 930's EDM is the selection argument over the TBM 910;
• Alpine ski resort access where 2,380-foot takeoff and 31,000 ft climb combine with G3000 SVT terrain display. Courchevel, Megève and Innsbruck are all accessible to the TBM 930's short-field performance. The G3000 SVT displays an enhanced 3D perspective of terrain and obstacles on the approach, providing situational awareness on demanding alpine procedures that the physical keypad G1000NXi of the TBM 910 also provides but with a touchscreen interface that many pilots find more intuitive under workload. For ski season TBM 930 charter, the combination of short-field, G3000 terrain awareness and EDM on the cruise-out sector is the complete safety specification;
• Medium European sectors within 1,500-1,730 nm with satellite phone connectivity throughout. The TBM 930's built-in satellite phone - integrated with all avionics systems - enables continuous connectivity on sectors beyond mobile coverage: over the Bay of Biscay to Bilbao or Lisbon, across the Mediterranean to Palma or Malta, and over the Alps to Croatia or Slovenia. The 1,730 nm maximum range covers London to Marrakech (approximately 1,400 nm) non-stop. For business charter clients who require connectivity throughout the flight, the integrated satellite phone is standard TBM 930 equipment;
• Clients who specify touchscreen avionics and do not want physical keypads at any phase of flight. The fundamental difference between the TBM 910 and TBM 930 is the avionics interface: the TBM 910 uses a physical keypad and joystick for the G1000NXi; the TBM 930 uses the GTC 580 5.7-inch touchscreen controller for the G3000. For pilots and clients who prefer touchscreen interface - consistent with how smartphones, tablets and modern business aircraft are operated - the TBM 930 provides this preference at the same performance figures as the TBM 910.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Daher Socata TBM 930 cabin measures 4.39 m (14.4 ft) long including the baggage area, 1.21 m (4.0 ft) wide and 1.22 m (4.0 ft) high - identical dimensions to the TBM 910 and TBM 900 family throughout. The standard configuration seats 1 pilot plus 5 passengers: four opposed adjustable comfort seats in the main cabin with pivoting armrests and inlaid wood or carbon fibre fold-out tables, plus the forward pilot seat. The Elite Privacy option installs an electric flushing lavatory with pop-up surround, privacy screen and illuminated mirror in place of the aft bench seat. The electric main door with gas-charged springs and folding staircase with railings is standard. A separate pilot door is also standard equipment. USB charging ports and LED lighting are standard throughout.

• Cabin. 4.39 m x 1.21 m x 1.22 m; pressurised to 31,000 ft; sit-down; electric door + folding stairs;
• Layout. 1 pilot + 5 passengers; 4 opposed adjustable seats; inlaid table; Elite Privacy option;
• Engine. PT6A-66D (850 shp; flat-rated ISA+49°C);
• Avionics. Garmin G3000 (3x 12-inch screens; GTC 580 touchscreen; split-screen; SVT; EDM);
• Safety. ESP; USP; AOA; Emergency Descent Mode (EDM - auto activates above 11,500 ft cabin altitude);
• Connectivity. Built-in satellite phone; USB charging; Garmin Flight Stream Bluetooth;
• De-icing. Pneumatic wings and tail; electric propeller and windshield;
• Fuel burn. 37 gph economy cruise.

Technical specifications

Daher Socata TBM 930 vs similar aircraft

• Daher Socata TBM 930 vs Daher Socata TBM 910. Identical flight performance: 330 KTAS, 1,730 nm, 31,000 ft, 2,380-foot takeoff. The TBM 930 provides Garmin G3000 touchscreen (vs G1000NXi keypad/joystick on the 910) and Emergency Descent Mode (EDM, not available on the 910). Charter rates are broadly comparable. For clients who specify touchscreen avionics and EDM, the TBM 930 is the choice; for clients who prefer physical keypad at a lower charter rate the TBM 910 delivers identical performance;
• Daher Socata TBM 930 vs Daher Socata TBM 940. The TBM 940 (from 2019) adds autothrottle, automatic de-icing and a five-blade Hartzell composite propeller to the TBM 930 airframe, at approximately $400,000 higher new price. G3000 avionics are identical on both. Charter rates for the TBM 940 run above the TBM 930. For the G3000 TBM experience without the TBM 940 rate premium, the TBM 930 provides it on pre-owned aircraft;
• Daher Socata TBM 930 vs King Air 200. The King Air 200 is a twin-engine turboprop with a 35,000 ft ceiling (vs 31,000 ft TBM 930), larger cabin (5.08 m × 1.37 m vs 4.39 m × 1.21 m) and PT6A-42 twin engines. Charter rates for the King Air 200 run approximately 10 to 20% below the TBM 930. The TBM 930 counters with 330 KTAS cruise (vs 297-310 kt KA200), single-engine operating economy, G3000 avionics with EDM, and 2,380-foot short-field capability (vs 3,300 ft KA200). For twin-engine safety requirements the King Air 200 is appropriate; for maximum single-engine speed with the most advanced safety systems, the TBM 930 delivers.

Frequently asked questions - Daher Socata TBM 930 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Daher Socata TBM 930?
Charter rates run from approximately £1,500 to £2,000 per flight hour. London to Edinburgh costs from £1,875 for 4 passengers. London to Geneva costs from £2,500. London to Nice costs from £3,125. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is the difference between the TBM 930 and the TBM 910?
Identical flight performance: 330 KTAS maximum cruise, 1,730 nm range and 37 gph economy fuel burn. The TBM 930 uses Garmin G3000 with GTC 580 5.7-inch touchscreen controller; the TBM 910 uses G1000NXi with physical keypad and joystick. The TBM 930 additionally includes Emergency Descent Mode (EDM), which automatically initiates a descent when cabin altitude exceeds 11,500 ft - a safety feature not available on the TBM 910. New price was approximately $200,000 higher for the TBM 930.

What is Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and why does it matter on the TBM 930?
Business Jet Traveler confirmed that when cabin altitude exceeds 11,500 ft, the EDM automatically activates and initiates a descent. This protects against pilot hypoxia incapacitation at cruise altitude - a specific risk in single-pilot pressurised aircraft at 31,000 ft where undetected pressurisation failure can leave a pilot incapacitated within minutes. EDM is enabled by the G3000's integration with the aircraft's pressurisation system and is not available on the G1000NXi-equipped TBM 910.

Is the TBM 930 still in production?
No - Simple Flying confirmed Daher has closed production of the TBM 930 (along with the TBM 850, 900 and 940). The current production variants are the TBM 910 (G1000NXi) and TBM 960 (PT6E-66XT engine, G3000, five-blade Hartzell Raptor propeller). Pre-owned TBM 930 aircraft remain actively supported by Daher's global service network.

How does the TBM 930 cruising speed of 467 km/h in the specifications compare to the 611 km/h maximum?
The 467 km/h (252 KTAS) is the economy cruise speed at long-range settings used for maximum range calculations. The maximum cruise at FL280 is 330 KTAS (611 km/h) - confirmed by the official Daher brochure. Both figures are correct for different power settings. For typical charter sectors under 500 nm, the 330 KTAS figure is the operationally relevant cruise speed.