Biography: 

Christophe Robin is Head of Design at Daher, with over 30 years of experience in aircraft design and engineering. He has led the development of numerous aircraft, from composite and carbon fiber models to traditional wood and advanced metal airframes. As founder and chief engineer at Dyn’Aéro, Christophe created 15 aircraft models across four clean-sheet platforms, pioneering the integration of wood, composites in light aviation. At Daher since 2010, he drives innovation in sustainable aircraft, certification strategy, and collaborative research, including low-carbon or drones projects. Christophe is a member of key industry committees and an active private pilot, bringing hands-on expertise and a passion for bridging heritage craftsmanship with modern engineering to shape the future of aviation.

About Daher :

Daher is a century-old aerospace manufacturer, recognized as the world’s oldest still producing aircraft since 1911. Its Aircraft Division designs, builds, and supports two iconic families of single-engine turboprops: the TBM and Kodiak. The TBM series, assembled in Tarbes, France, offers unmatched speed, efficiency, and comfort for business and private aviation. With pressurized cabins and advanced avionics, TBM aircraft deliver long-range performance and operational flexibility. Complementing this, the Kodiak line—produced in Sandpoint, Idaho—embodies rugged versatility. Unpressurized and capable of operating from short or unimproved runways, Kodiak aircraft serve humanitarian missions, adventure travel, and utility operations worldwide. Together, TBM and Kodiak reflect Daher’s commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, reinforced by global support networks and pioneering projects like hybrid-electric demonstrators. Building on more than 16,000 aircraft manufactured, Daher continues shaping the future of general aviation with reliability and passion.