# Cirrus

> Cirrus designs, manufactures and supports personal aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, SR22T and single-engine Vision Jet. Its signature safety systems are a whole-airframe parachute and Garmin-based Safe Return Emergency Autoland. Aircraft sales sit alongside a global business in training, maintenance, parts and ownership services.

- **Founded:** 1984
- **Headquarters:** Duluth, United States
- **Founders:** Alan Klapmeier (Co-founder), Dale Klapmeier (Co-founder)
- **Products:** SR20, SR22, SR22T, Vision Jet (SF50), Safe Return Emergency Autoland for SR Series G7+
- **Notable:** SR Series G7+ became the first FAA-approved piston aircraft platform equipped with Garmin emergency autoland in May 2025., Vision Jet received the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy, presented in 2018., Delivered 691 SR Series aircraft and 106 Vision Jets in 2025.

## Products & services

- **SR20** — Single-engine composite piston aircraft used for personal flying and training; the G7+ includes CAPS and Safe Return Emergency Autoland.
- **SR22** — Higher-performance piston aircraft in the SR Series; type-certified in 2000.
- **SR22T** — Turbocharged member of the SR Series; type-certified in 2010.
- **Vision Jet (SF50)** — Single-engine personal jet with CAPS, Garmin avionics and Safe Return; the G3 update launched in February 2026.
- **Safe Return Emergency Autoland for SR Series G7+** — Garmin-based system designed to land a functioning aircraft during pilot incapacitation; standard on new G7+ SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft.
- **TRAC10** — Three-seat professional trainer with Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, Garmin flight deck and CAPS; announced July 2026, with US deliveries scheduled for 2027 and international deliveries for 2028.
- **Cirrus Approach** — Online learning, flight instruction and recurrent training through Cirrus and its training network.
- **Cirrus Embark** — Transition training program for eligible new owners of pre-owned Cirrus aircraft.
- **Cirrus Services** — Aftermarket parts, maintenance, warranties, aircraft management and training.
- **Cirrus IQ** — Connected aircraft data platform and mobile app, with paid PRO capabilities on compatible aircraft.

## Achievements

- SR Series G7+ became the first FAA-approved piston aircraft platform equipped with Garmin emergency autoland in May 2025.
- Vision Jet received the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy, presented in 2018.
- Delivered 691 SR Series aircraft and 106 Vision Jets in 2025.
- Exceeded 11,000 cumulative SR Series and 750 Vision Jet deliveries by June 30, 2026.
- Cirrus reported over 300 people had returned home safely following CAPS use as of October 23, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 23: broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot Engine Run-Up Center in Duluth; investment exceeds US$8 million, opening expected summer 2027.
- **2026-08** — August 26 interim report: H1 revenue US$736.995 million, up 24.0%; profit US$88.123 million.
- **2026-08** — August 14: opened a Grand Forks composite-manufacturing expansion adding more than 30,000 square feet.
- **2026-07** — July 6: introduced TRAC10 with more than 100 aircraft ordered by 13 professional flight schools; US deliveries planned for 2027.
- **2026-02** — February 3: introduced G3 Vision Jet with a redesigned interior, expanded seating and ATC Datalink.
- **2026-01** — January 6: announced 2026 SR Series G7+ refinements including connectivity, avionics and SR22 propeller options.

## Links

- Website: https://cirrusaircraft.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirrusaircraft/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Cirrus_Aircraft
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CirrusAircraft
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cirrusaircraft/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cirrusaircraft/

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Last updated: 2026-10-24