Story ID: 460_TBMAlgar.doc
Algar Shows Off High-Performance Turboprops
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: Algar Aviation is exclusive Brazilian sales representative for the Daher TBM900 and the Piaggio Avanti II.
Word Count: 129
Brazil’s Algar Aviation is at the LABACE show promoting both the Daher TBM900 single turboprop and Piaggio’s Avanti II twin pusherprop. The company is the exclusive Brazilian distributor for both of the European manufacturers.

The TBM900 can fly non-stop for up to 1,730 nmi with up to four people on board. Its standard cruise speed is 330 ktas, which Daher maintains makes the aircraft competitive with light jets, which have higher operating costs.

Piaggio has introduced a new Evo version of the Avanti II. This offers a 17 percent range increase to 1,470 nmi and a 3 percent improvement in time taken to climb to 41,000 feet. Top speed is 402 kts.

Algar also operates an authorized service center for Embraer’s Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.