Press Release

Issued by Rheinland Air Service.

May 25, 2011

Rheinland Air Service is pleased to announce that the brand new TBM850 (S/N 569, reg. D-FRAS), featuring the Garmin 1000 glass cockpit and quiet, high-performance MT 5-blade propeller, will be on static display at AviationExpo Europe in Bitburg Airport throughout 27th to 29th May 2011.

Visitors are invited to take a seat and get to know the fastest turboprop in its class. The aircraft perfectly combines fast cruising speed and trip times of a light jet with the economic direct operating costs, range and moderate environmental signature of a turboprop. The high range capacity, useful load and the ability to land at small airports are just some of its favourite features. 

RAS, as the exclusive dealer for Germany and Austria, will join DAHER-SOCATA in celebrating its 100 years of continuous aircraft production since the founding of its predecessor company, Aeroplanes Morane-Saulnier and provide additional information on the special TBM850 jubilee 100th anniversary edition. This TBM850 comes along with a special anniversary paint scheme, high class equipment and an additional 5 year/1000hours free maintenance package.

With more than 30 years of experience and expertise in all phases of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), RAS is the right source for pre-owned TBM aircraft, qualified maintenance services, original DAHER-SOCATA spare parts. As the exclusive specialist for MT 5-blade propellers RAS highly recommends combining a regular 100 hours inspection with an exciting propeller upgrade for to take advantage of the considerably better performance and comfort.