EADS Socata

EADS SOCATA, now known as Daher Socata, originated from the Société Anonyme des Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier, founded in 1911. The company specializes in general aviation aircraft manufacturing, particularly high-performance business and touring planes.

Well-known current products include the Daher TBM family (such as the TBM 960 and TBM 910), which are highly popular single-engine turboprop business aircraft renowned for their speed and efficiency.

Historically, the company (under the Morane-Saulnier and SOCATA names) was known for pioneering monoplane designs and producing successful trainer and light aircraft. Notable historical products include the Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris jet trainer, the SOCATA TB series (like the Tobago and Trinidad), the TB 31 Omega, and the TB 360 Tangara.