Controller Cirrus Aircraft Blog Archive

    Cirrus Aircraft Introduces G7 Updates To SR Series Piston-Single Lineup
    Posted On: January 26, 2024
    Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the latest generation of its SR Series of piston-single aircraft, boasting upgrades like larger, high-resolution displays for the Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin avionics suite. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Commemorates 500 Vision Jet Deliveries With New Special Edition Model
    Posted On: October 25, 2023
    Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating 500 deliveries of its single-engine Vision Jet with a limited-production Special Edition model that includes special branding and offers buyers a choice of five limited-edition liveries. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Breaks Ground On New Facility At McKinney National Airport
    Posted On: May 3, 2023
    “We are proud to partner with the City of McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and McKinney National Airport and look forward to growing personal aviation in the Dallas Metroplex,” says Cirrus Aircraft’s Todd Simmons. ...
    New Cirrus 9000th Limited Edition SR Series Piston Single Commemorates 9,000 SR Series Deliveries
    Posted On: April 26, 2023
    The manufacturer partnered with Sherwin Williams to create four thematically named color designs inspired by different international destinations. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Announces Duluth Innovation Center For Future Aircraft Development
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    The center is housed in the former Northwest Airlines Corp. facility, which Cirrus recently acquired from the Duluth Economic Development Authority. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Expands Duluth Paint & Finish Facility To Meet Growing Demand
    Posted On: July 22, 2022
    “These investments allow us to both meet the increasing demand for our leading-edge aircraft and create additional jobs in our local communities,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft G6 SR Series Enhancements Mean Faster, More Fuel-Efficient Flights
    Posted On: January 21, 2022
    The aircraft manufacturer also updated its Cirrus Aircraft app, giving owners and pilots access to even more information, and gave buyers eight new exterior color schemes from which to choose. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Offers Free Takeoffs & Landings Course
    Posted On: October 18, 2021
    To help improve flight safety, Cirrus Aircraft is offering a free training course on takeoffs and landings now through the end of the year. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Highlights G2+ Vision Jet’s Benefits To Charter Providers, Corporate Owners & Flight Schools
    Posted On: October 14, 2021
    The industry’s self-styled first personal jet is on display through today at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Unveils Upgraded G2+ Vision Jet, Featuring Increased Takeoff Performance & Optional Gogo InFlight Wi-Fi
    Posted On: July 27, 2021
    A newly optimized thrust profile for the aircraft’s single Williams FJ33-5A engine gives it a 20% improvement in takeoff performance at high altitudes and in hot temperatures, Cirrus says. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Delivers 346 SR Series Pistons, Nearly 75 Vision Jets In 2020
    Posted On: March 30, 2021
    The SR deliveries make the product family the best-selling high-performance piston aircraft for 19 years running, Cirrus says. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Commemorates 8,000th SR Series Delivery With 8000 Limited Edition SR Series Model
    Posted On: February 1, 2021
    The special aircraft will feature what Cirrus says is an industry-first Volt wing paint scheme that presents “unmistakable graphics and colors” extending into the plane’s interior with Volt stitching and embroidery on the door. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet’s Safe Return System Featuring Garmin Autoland Technology Receives FAA Certification
    Posted On: September 1, 2020
    This announcement follows the FAA certification of the first Garmin Autoland-equipped aircraft, the Piper M600 SLS turboprop, back in May. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Reports 29% Increase In Vision Jet Orders & Fifth Straight Year Of Rising Aircraft Deliveries
    Posted On: February 24, 2020
    The company delivered more than 80 Vision Jets in 2019, adding to a total of 465 planes delivered, which in turn represents a 5% increase over 2018. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Begins Deliveries Of 2020 G6 SR Series Piston Models Complete With Cirrus Aircraft App
    Posted On: January 9, 2020
    The app is the highlight of a list of high-tech features; Cirrus says it provides a “digital connection to the aircraft from virtually anywhere in the world.” ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Announces Autonomous Safe Return Autoland Technology For Company’s G2 Vision Jet
    Posted On: November 12, 2019
    Powered by the aircraft’s Garmin Perspective Touch+ flight deck, the Safe Return feature joins such Cirrus Aircraft safety features as CAPS and Autothrottle. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Announces New TRAC Series Of Training Aircraft; Purpose-Built Design Stems From Company’s SR Series
    Posted On: September 27, 2019
    The new trainers are designed to “provide a 21st-century training platform for world-class training institutions.” ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Reports Strong Deliveries Of Company’s SR Series & Vision Jet Aircraft
    Posted On: February 28, 2019
    Cirrus Aircraft recently stated that it delivered 380 of its SR Series aircraft last year, a 7% increase over the previous year, and the fifth straight year Cirrus has delivered 300-plus SR Series planes. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Expands Oklahoma State University’s Aviation Program’s Fleet With Five SR20 Trainers
    Posted On: January 23, 2019
    Oklahoma State University recently announced it will add Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20 piston trainer to its existing Aviation Program fleet. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Introduces G2 Vision Jet
    Posted On: January 15, 2019
    The second-generation Personal Jet has increased cruise altitude, speed, and range, as well as an updated Garmin Perspective Touch+ flight deck. ...
    Cirrus Aircraft Assembles New Cirrus Services Business Unit For Customer Support
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    The new unit will provide a full spectrum of services to Cirrus aircraft pilots and owners, including flight training, aircraft service, and owner support. ...
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    Posted 6/4/2026
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    Posted 6/1/2026
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    Pre-Owned Aircraft Inventory Slides In Key Segments, Asking Prices Show Mixed Trends
    Posted 5/14/2026
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    Bombardier Global 8000 To Make South American Debut
    Posted 5/12/2026
    Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet will make its South American debut at the Catarina Aviation Show from May 21 to 23 at the São Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport in Brazil. ...
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    Pre-Owned Jet Inventory Remains Lower Than Pre-COVID Levels, Putting Pressure on Asking Prices
    Posted 5/8/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global aviation market reports, pre-owned jet inventory levels remain low despite monthly upticks. ...
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    AAI: King Air Landing Gear 6-Year Inspection and Overhaul (MRO Guide)
    Posted 4/30/2026
    This guide is designed to walk you through what a King Air landing gear 6-year inspection really involves, how it differs from an overhaul, what we typically find, and why choosing an experienced landing gear maintenance shop matters. ...
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    Posted 4/28/2026
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    A New Milestone For The TBM Family: Daher Aircraft Delivers The 1,300th Airplane From This Fast, Efficient Product Line
    Posted 4/23/2026
    The milestone 1,300th TBM family airplane is a TBM 980 version, completed at Daher Aircraft’s Tarbes, France, headquarters and final assembly facility prior to its delivery to a U.S. customer. ...
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