A variety of announcements by Cirrus Aircraft on opening day cover everything from expansion at the company that’s creating new jobs to changes in flight training.
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Avidyne debuts Vantage Flight Display systems
Avidyne Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. First certification for the new system will be legacy Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra flight deck.
Enhanced takeoff performance, inflight WiFi features of new Vision Jet
Cirrus officials promise the new jet offers 20% increased performance during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Cirrus reflections
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “A Cirrus SR22T waits to be picked up after being serviced at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa.”
FlightData Solutions launches BlueMAX for Cirrus Perspective
The BlueMax is a bluetooth adapter that enables wireless streaming of aircraft data to a portable device. When paired with the company’s free BlueMAX mobile app (available for iOS and Android) the user’s mobile device becomes a portable multifunction display.
Gary Jet Center becomes Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Center
Based at the Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY), Gary Jet Center will have trained technicians on both the SR-Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, according to company officials. In addition to routine and annual maintenance, Gary Jet Center will offer composite and paint repair, warranty support, CAPS inspection and recertification, ADS-B incorporation, Garmin and Avidyne avionics servicing, and air conditioning service.
Limited edition celebrates 8,000th Cirrus aircraft
The Limited Edition includes just eight aircraft, according to company officials.
Cirrus launches VisionAir ownership program
The new program provides “a direct pathway to complete ownership” that allows “customers to enjoy all of the benefits of personal aviation” while Cirrus takes care of the details.
Hartzell Odyssey prop now option for Cirrus SR22s
The four-blade Odyssey was specifically designed to maximize performance on the SR22 and SR22T.