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2026
20 August Around 500 employees work at the facility, which officially opened on August 14 following a multi-million-dollar investment.

Cirrus adds 30,000 square feet at Grand Forks

Composite parts production capacity has increased at the Grand Forks facility, supporting output of the SR Series and Vision Jet.

12 August ATC Datalink and 3D SafeTaxi guidance are among the new flight deck features added for pilots.

Cirrus secures Brazilian certification for latest Vision Jet variant

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency has approved the G3 Vision Jet, opening the door to deliveries and operations across the country.

15 July Dual 11.6" touchscreens can each be configured as a primary or multi-function display.

Cirrus TRAC10 trainer gains dual touchscreen flight deck

Twin 11.6‑inch touchscreen displays and Garmin AXIS avionics have been fitted to the TRAC10's three‑seat cockpit, enabling two students to train together.

8 July The TRAC10 will be built at Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cirrus unveils TRAC10 training aircraft

Orders for more than 100 aircraft have been placed by 13 professional flight schools ahead of deliveries beginning in the United States in 2027.

5 February Over 700 Vision Jets have already been delivered around the world.

Cirrus upgrades Vision Jet with seven seater G3

The company has revealed the third generation of its Vision Jet, which brings a more flexible seven-seat cabin layout, upgraded lighting and enhanced flight deck features.

8 January The SR22 gains a four blade composite propeller option for the first time following its earlier introduction on the SR22T.

Cirrus enhances SR Series with G7+ features

The refreshed range expands digital integration and pilot assistance features while introducing new propeller and livery options across the SR lineup.

2025
10 December

ReleaseCirrus SR Series G7+ achieves EASA and UK CAA type certifications

10 December

ReleaseCirrus achieves ANAC Brazil certification for SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland system

11 August

ReleaseSignia Aerospace acquires Precise Flight, expanding capabilities in aviation safety and performance

3 July Cirrus breaks ground on its $13 million Grand Forks expansion.

Cirrus invests in Grand Forks to boost piston and jet output

The 30,000 square foot addition will support SR Series and Vision Jet production and bring new jobs to the region by 2026.

8 May Once activated, Safe Return flies to the nearest airport, avoids hazards, lands safely and shuts down the engine.

Cirrus fits G7+ with Garmin’s full emergency Autoland

Safe Return, automatic updates and runway alerts have been made standard as Cirrus added Autoland to its high-performance piston range.

19 March

ReleaseGarmin named Supplier of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft at PX25

2024
23 December

ReleaseCirrus celebrates 600 Vision Jet deliveries

18 January The SR Series product line – TRAC20/22/22T, SR20, SR22, SR22T – continues to lead the high-performance, single-engine piston market.

Cirrus unveils the SR Series G7 with touchscreen displays

The SR Series G7 adds new avionics and autonomous interfaces coupled with all-new styling and comfort. Cirrus Aircraft says it is the culmination of seamless collaboration between customer, innovation and operations.

2023
26 September

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft celebrates its Innovation Center grand opening in Duluth

26 July Auto Radar.

Cirrus adds Auto Radar to Vision Jets

The LTE-enabled hardware that powers Cirrus IQ is standard on newly manufactured G2+ Vision Jets and Auto Radar is available as part of the Enhanced Awareness Package.

20 April

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft celebrates 9,000 SR Series deliveries with destination-inspired limited edition aircraft

2022
21 September Interior features have been designed to provide optimal collaborative workspace.

Cirrus goes large on innovation in Duluth

Investment in a 189,000 square foot facility will bring together Cirrus's engineering, flight test, experimental, advanced design and development, and other key product development areas.

15 July

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft expands Duluth paint and finish facility to meet growing demand

11 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft reveals the 2022 G6 SR Series

2021
21 July The Vision Jet Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA.

Latest Cirrus Jet features Gogo inflight wifi option

The aircraft's Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA. Safe Return Emergency Autoland allows passengers to autonomously land with the touch of a button.

21 July

ReleaseAvidyne announces Vantage Flight Display Systems and unveils Cirrus upgrade program

28 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft launches Limited Edition to commemorate 8,000th delivery

2020
31 August

ReleaseFAA certifies Cirrus Vision Jet's Safe Return becoming the first jet aircraft to be certified with Garmin Autoland

27 July

ReleaseTop prop program offers Hartzell Odyssey for Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft

7 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft launches the 2020 SR series powered by an all-new mobile app

2019
30 October

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft revolutionizes passenger safety through autonomous flight with Safe Return Emergency Autoland

24 September

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils TRAC series of flight training aircraft

8 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils G2 Vision Jet

8 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils generation 2 Vision Jet

2018
10 July

ReleaseMichelin Aircraft to supply entire Cirrus Aircraft line

2017
4 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft launches G6: The smartest, safest, most advanced Cirrus ever

2016
31 October

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft Vision Jet achieves FAA Certification

18 July

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils new special mission platform

11 May

ReleaseFirst production Vision jet makes inaugural flight

16 February

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils enhanced 2016 SR Series

2015
9 September

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft introduces Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin® for Vision SF50

25 August

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft Vision SF50 personal jet enters final stages of certification

15 June

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft celebrates 6,000th airplane delivery

6 May

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft customer experience 'Vision Center' will expand to Knoxville, TN

25 March

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft takes off with Fiorano

23 February

ReleaseAustralia spoke. Cirrus listened. The all-new Special Edition Australis

2014
22 December

ReleaseFinal conforming Cirrus Aircraft Vision SF50 Personal Jet takes flight to complete certification fleet

26 November

ReleaseSecond conforming Vision SF50 Jet takes flight in certification program

23 July

ReleaseCirrus Perception: a new reconfigurable "sensor-capable" special mission aircraft

25 March

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft completes successful first flight of Vision SF50 jet 'C-Zero'

11 February

ReleaseHartzell, Cirrus Aircraft extend sole-source propeller accord

2013
10 October

ReleaseThe all new 2014 Generation 5 Cirrus aircraft

8 October

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft selects new Hartzell alternator for Vision SF50 Personal Jet

5 September

ReleaseiBASEt selected to implement Solumina's manufacturing and supplier quality software at Cirrus Aircraft