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TBM 700 Introduced in South Africa
Naturelink Announced as new Representative
Tarbes, 26 September 2004
EADS Socata, Europe’s leading general aviation manufacturer, has introduced its high speed turboprop aircraft at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2004, the premium civil and military aerospace and defence-related exposition held at the Waterkloof Air Force Base on 21 through 25 September 2004.
This venue comes at a time were a lot of opportunities are rising for the high performance aircraft in its both roles as a liaison and multi-mission aircraft. In the civilian sector the TBM 700 will provide the regional businessmen a valuable tool to expand their capabilities in the African continent.
EADS Socata’s Authorized Sales Representative for Southern Africa is Naturelink. Based at Wonderboom airport near Pretoria, this company was founded in 1997 by its CEO, Chris Briers,
based on his dream of incorporating flying into a luxurious, comfortable leisure experience. It all started with an ambitious and heart driven man who not only wanted to fly aircraft but also wanted to transform it into an experience to remember for all who crossed his path. Naturelink exceeded all expectations; from flying charter with one aircraft, the company has developed into an International Operation comprised of five interactive Naturelink divisions, utilizing 25 aircraft in various capacities, in a dozen Countries across three Continents. Apart from its charter operations, Naturelink develops its skills in the field of maintenance for all piston and turbine aircraft, refurbishment of interiors and exteriors, as well as aircraft sales.
EADS Socata is the leading general aviation manufacturer in Europe, with the Caribbean-series represented by the single engine Trinidad GT and the high-performance TBM 700 aircraft. Wholly owned by the EADS group, EADS Socata generated $200 million USD in sales in 2003 and employs 1,080 people in France and the United States.
