Daher TBM 980
TBM9Turboprop SingleCategory estimateThe Daher TBM 980 is the newest pressurized single-engine turboprop of the TBM family, certified by EASA in December 2025 from serial number 1627.
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Full operating cost, variable vs fixed mix and a line by line breakdown: the math that decides the purchase.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Daher TBM 980 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,645 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 903 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 148,350 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Daher TBM 980 flying 200 hours?
About US$ 328,950 per year (roughly R$ 1,815,146 at today's exchange rate), of which 55% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 45% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Daher TBM 980 burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 403 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.20 per gallon used in this simulation (reference price, not today's quote). Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Daher TBM 980 cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 4.98 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 330 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.