The Kodiak 100 was a very deliberate choice for Airborne, after considering a full range of options, having made detailed analyses on capabilities and costs for new and used aircraft in single- and twin-engine versions.

Based at Paranaque City near Manila, NeBeSci is a diversified trade and services corporation with a focus on aviation. The Kodiak 100 could prove popular in the region for applications including mapping and border patrol.

Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho, have become the first owners of a Kodiak 100 Series III. The aircraft features the GWX 75 colour weather radar, along with G1000 NXi avionics and GFC700 autopilot.