Daher Aircraft Expands System Integration for Multi-Mission Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 Aircraft
Why It MattersManufacturer-led mission-system integration signals that utility turboprop makers are competing for government and special-mission buyers on complete role-ready packages rather than on the airframe alone.
Daher Aircraft is stepping up its integration of specialized systems for operators of Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 aircraft, reinforcing its presence in the multi-mission aviation market. The company highlighted the capability at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, held the week of October 19, 2026, where it is displaying a Kodiak 900 Multi-Mission Aircraft and a TBM 980.
A recent example is a communications-focused integration on a new Kodiak 900 for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The aircraft is intended for multiple applications, including support for aerial fire attack, personnel transport and other conservation-related activities. The installation includes Canyon's AeroConnect digital audio control system, an expanded radio configuration and an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) capability. A separate Kodiak 100 integration for a multi-mission customer added a third AM transceiver and a six-channel FM transceiver, a completely new communications management system, 110-volt power and additional USB power.
Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert said multi-mission customers need a solution combining the airplane, its mission equipment and the support required for demanding operating environments, and that developing in-house integration capabilities lets the company offer a more comprehensive package and pursue additional opportunities in this market. The approach combines engineering, manufacturing and maintenance expertise with the Kodiak family, supported by specialized equipment suppliers, and is aimed at government agencies and other operators seeking role-specific configurations.
Daher employs 14,500 people and reported revenue of €1.9 billion (about $2.2 billion) in 2025. Founded in 1863 and family-owned, it operates in approximately 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. Daher Aircraft builds the pressurized TBM single-engine turboprop in Tarbes, France, and the Kodiak utility aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho, USA.
