DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft reports the successful first flight of its second certification flight test aircraft, C-One (C1), in the Vision SF50 personal jet program. This achievement marks the most recent milestone for the program as C1 joins C0 in FAA certification activities, company officials said. C1’s first flight took place on Nov. 25 at approximately 3:30 […]
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OpenAirplane partners with Cirrus
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft is collaborating with OpenAirplane. Pilots who participate in the Cirrus factory approved initial and proficiency training will be offered rental credentials through OpenAirplane for the same model of Cirrus, without the hassle and expense of another checkout. With its universal checkout, OpenAirplane makes renting an airplane as easy as renting a car. Once […]
Fargo Jet Center appointed Cirrus service center
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Jet Center has been designated as an authorized service center by Cirrus Aircraft Corporation. “The designation from Cirrus expands our service offerings and gives the regionally based owners and operators access to quality authorized services,” says Darren Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Fargo Jet Center. “We continue to see an […]
Cirrus offers new braking system as aftermarket upgrade
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft now offers its Performance Braking System for owners of Generation 3 and newer aircraft from Cirrus Direct. All 2014 Cirrus SR22T, SR22 and SR20 model aircraft come equipped with the new Performance Braking System. In addition to making this system available for Generation 3 and newer aircraft, Cirrus is continuing to work […]
Video: The Athleticism of Aerobatics
Cirrus Aircraft has released the latest in a series of videos spotlighting aerobatic star Michael Goulian. Called The Athleticism of Aerobatics, you can see the video here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11AtEzdw1dg&w=974&h=548
Cirrus makes key executive appointments
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft recently announced five executive appointments. Todd Simmons has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. Simmons joined Cirrus in 2008 as Vice President of Marketing and now adds customer responsibility to his most recent position of EVP Sales, Marketing and Support. Prior to Cirrus, he was a principal […]
Cirrus debuts special mission aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft based on its Generation 5 SR22/SR22T aircraft. Known as the Cirrus Perception, it will be available in mid-2015. Cirrus Perception offers the capability and safety benefits that are available in all SR22/SR22T aircraft: the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), Cirrus Perspective by Garmin cockpit, air conditioning, 215+ […]
Cirrus brings parts business in-house
Cirrus Aircraft has launched Cirrus Direct, its new parts and aftermarket service. Cirrus Direct replaces Cirrus Parts by API. “Global parts availability and efficient distribution are a key part of the experience aircraft owners have with Cirrus Aircraft and its Authorized Service Center Network. Our investment in Cirrus Direct will provide increased inventory availability, direct communication and […]
How I Did It: Cirrus Aircraft’s Dale Klapmeier
I read a good many “How I Did It” type stories in various business magazines. It is always interesting to learn that “now successful” business operators struggled with the same challenges I, and many others, struggle with. So when I learned that Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier would be in the Seattle area retelling his “How I Did It” type story, I had to sign on.