Controller Cirrus Aircraft Blog Archive

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 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. ...

“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. ...

The manufacturer partnered with Sherwin Williams to create four thematically named color designs inspired by different international destinations. ...

The center is housed in the former Northwest Airlines Corp. facility, which Cirrus recently acquired from the Duluth Economic Development Authority. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

To help improve flight safety, Cirrus Aircraft is offering a free training course on takeoffs and landings now through the end of the year. ...

The industry’s self-styled first personal jet is on display through today at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. ...

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. ...

The SR deliveries make the product family the best-selling high-performance piston aircraft for 19 years running, Cirrus says. ...

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. ...

This announcement follows the FAA certification of the first Garmin Autoland-equipped aircraft, the Piper M600 SLS turboprop, back in May. ...

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. ...

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.” ...

Powered by the aircraft’s Garmin Perspective Touch+ flight deck, the Safe Return feature joins such Cirrus Aircraft safety features as CAPS and Autothrottle. ...

The new trainers are designed to “provide a 21st-century training platform for world-class training institutions.” ...

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. ...

Oklahoma State University recently announced it will add Cirrus Aircraft’s SR20 piston trainer to its existing Aviation Program fleet. ...

The second-generation Personal Jet has increased cruise altitude, speed, and range, as well as an updated Garmin Perspective Touch+ flight deck. ...

The new unit will provide a full spectrum of services to Cirrus aircraft pilots and owners, including flight training, aircraft service, and owner support. ...