Duluth, Minn. (18 July 2016) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced it has received FAA certification for Cirrus Perception®, an adaptable, cost-effective special mission platform tailored specifically for both the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft models. This new multi-mission, adaptive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft expands Cirrus Aircraft’s global portfolio by offering unique performance capabilities […]
Duluth, Minn. (16 March 2016) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced the promotion of three Customer Experience team leaders and the appointment of two key senior leaders in moves that strengthen Cirrus’ world-class customer experience and strategic planning capabilities and position the enterprise for future global growth. Cirrus announces the promotion of Rob Haig to Chief […]
Duluth, Minn. (16 February 2016) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced enhanced connectivity, convenience, design and luxury in the new 2016 SR series aircraft, delivering an experience on par with luxury automobiles to both pilot and passengers. For 2016, all SR models are enhanced to heighten customer engagement, blending lifestyle comforts with wireless connectivity and personalization […]
Duluth, Minn. (10 February 2016) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced that new aircraft shipments in 2015 exceeded 300 for the second year in a row as the Cirrus SR22 maintained its position as the best-selling airplane in its segment for the thirteenth consecutive year. New unit deliveries for 2015 totaled 301 while the global Cirrus […]
Duluth, Minn. (21 January 2016) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced the debut of their latest innovation in flight training – the Interactive Flight Operations Manual (iFOM). The iFOM is a multi-touch iBook designed for use on the iPhone, iPad and Apple® computer platforms, providing pilots personalized mobile access to SR20, SR22 and SR22T flight procedures, […]
Duluth, Minn. (25 August 2015) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced the FAA issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for the Vision SF50, marking another significant milestone in the aircraft certification program. TIA initiates formal FAA flight evaluation of the Vision SF50 type design, airworthiness, performance and handling properties. This TIA allows Cirrus to move forward with […]
Duluth, Minn. (15 July 2015) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced expanded company leadership roles of two key executives as it shapes its business for continued growth. Todd Simmons has been promoted to President, Customer Experience and Pat Waddick has been named President, Innovation and Operations. Simmons and Waddick will report to Co-Founder and Chief Executive […]
Duluth, Minn. (29 June 2015) – Cirrus Aircraft announced today a partnership with the Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology to add SR20 trainer aircraft to its flight training fleet. The delivery of these new airplanes marks the latest selection of SR-series Cirrus aircraft by a premier pilot training program to […]
Duluth, Minn. (15 June 2015) – Cirrus Aircraft today announced its latest significant milestone: the customer delivery of its 6,000th new airplane. The accomplishment comes just 16 years after the company delivered its first production aircraft and on the heels of a strong 2014 performance where the SR-series of aircraft maintained its position as the […]
Duluth, Minn. (26 January 2015) – On 25 January 2015, a pilot flying a Cirrus SR22 aircraft from the United States to Hawaii successfully deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) over the Pacific Ocean approximately 250 miles from Hawaii. The whole-airframe parachute system, which is standard equipment on every Cirrus aircraft ever made, worked […]