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Cirrus Vision SF50
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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.

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.

2025
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 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.

2022
15 July

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

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.

2020
31 August

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

2019
30 October

ReleaseGarmin revolutionizes the aviation industry with the first Autoland system for general aviation aircraft

30 October

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

8 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils generation 2 Vision Jet

8 January

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft unveils G2 Vision Jet

2018
10 July

ReleaseMichelin Aircraft to supply entire Cirrus Aircraft line

2016
31 October

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft Vision Jet achieves FAA Certification

11 May

ReleaseFirst production Vision jet makes inaugural flight

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

6 May

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

25 March

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft takes off with Fiorano

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

25 March

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

2013
8 October

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft selects new Hartzell alternator for Vision SF50 Personal Jet

28 June

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft expands Grand Forks facility in preparation for Vision Jet production

2012
18 April

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft announces 'full speed ahead' for revolutionary Vision SF50 jet program

2010
11 August

ReleaseCirrus selects Ametek Aerospace & Defense for primary electrical power generation and control aboard Vision SF50 jet

24 May

ReleaseTAT Technologies Ltd. selected as preferred supplier for $10M of heat exchangers for Cirrus Aircraft SF 50 Vision Jet

2009
31 March

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft announces partnership with Garmin for Vision avionics

2008
14 July

ReleaseCirrus Design announces official name for single-engine personal jet

3 June

ReleaseCirrus Design soars with PTC Product Development System