The Kodiak 900 takes flight across Europe, demonstrating mission-ready performance.
Friedrichshafen, Germany, April 22, 2026 – The Kodiak 900 is making its European debut at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, underscoring the capabilities of Daher Aircraft’s “go anywhere” Kodiak airplane family in utility operations across Europe.
Arriving in Germany from Daher Aircraft’s U.S. production facility in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Kodiak 900 is displayed at the company’s AERO Friedrichshafen exhibit (Hall A3, Stand #305), where it is joined by the latest member of its fast, efficient TBM product line: the TBM 980, built in Tarbes, France.
The Kodiak 900’s presence at AERO Friedrichshafen marks the start of a multi-month European tour, with planned stops to demonstrate the Kodiak product line’s unique combination of short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance, payload capacity, operational flexibility and low operating costs.
Designed for demanding environments, the turboprop-powered Kodiak 900 and the cornerstone Kodiak 100 are tailored for a full spectrum of operations, especially at low and medium altitudes. Their ability to operate from short runways, off-airport sites and unimproved strips further enhances deployability.
“The Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 bring a new level of capability to operators who require both performance and versatility,” said Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher Aircraft. “Bringing the Kodiak 900 to Europe provides an opportunity to introduce customers to an aircraft that can operate where others cannot – including many grass fields – delivering the reliability and efficiency that the Kodiak family is known for.”
Showcased on Daher AERO Friedrichshafen exhibit stand is the company’s Kodiak 900 Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA), underscoring the airplane’s adaptability for a full range of multi-role applications.
Launched in 2022 as a larger and faster evolution of the Kodiak 100, the Kodiak 900 features a 3.9-foot (1.18 meter) fuselage stretch, a cruise speed of 210 KTAS and increased useful load, along with a maximum range of approximately 1,130 nautical miles. Operating economics also are improved, with a nine percent reduction in specific fuel consumption – equating to a double-digit advantage compared with competing aircraft.
A distinguishing feature of both the Kodiak 900 and Kodiak 100 are their “discontinuous leading edge” wing design that enhances handling across all flight regimes and provides strong resistance to aerodynamic stalls, including at low speeds and during maneuvering. Their tight turn performance enables operation within a small Area of Responsibility (AOR), comparable to that of a helicopter.