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Cirrus launches purpose-built flight trainer. 8 July 2026 Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC10, a purpose-built flight training aircraft designed to address what the company describes as a critical gap in modern aviation training. The three-seat aircraft features a rear observer station positioned between two large windows with an elevated view of the flight deck, making it suitable for crew-based observational training. Cirrus says the TRAC10 has the widest cabin in its class, with adjustable seats and rudder pedals to accommodate varying heights, multiple USB-C ports and optional air conditioning. Power comes from a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine producing 160 horsepower, burning as little as 5.9 gallons per hour at 65 per cent power. The aircraft accepts 100LL, unleaded 91/94 and select Mogas, reducing fuel costs for flight schools. Safety features include Cirrus's signature CAPS whole-aircraft parachute system as standard, alongside Electronic Stability and Protection, a Blue Level Button for upset recovery, airline-style stick shakers for stall warning, and a cuffed-wing design to maximise spin resistance. The TRAC10 is equipped with a Garmin flight deck and Cirrus IQ digital fleet management, which wirelessly transmits aircraft data, automates database updates and monitors fuel, fluids and maintenance intervals remotely. Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen said the aircraft reflected more than three decades of design experience. "The TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed," he said. "Our focus on safety, efficiency, connectivity, and reliability serves every stakeholder in the professional pilot training equation." President of Innovation and Operations Pat Waddick said the aircraft challenged decades-old norms. "Our team designed in industry-leading safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency with advanced technology delivered through simple, intuitive interfaces, creating a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots." The TRAC10 starts at USD$499,900. US deliveries begin in 2027, with international deliveries following in 2028. Cirrus has already secured more than 100 orders from 13 professional flight schools worldwide.

Cirrus Aircraft opens Talent Center in Minnesota. Facility serves as company's latest investment in workforce development July 7, 2026 Cirrus Aircraft recently opened its newly built Talent Center in Duluth, Minnesota, which is dedicated to community engagement, talent development, and workforce innovation. The multimillion-dollar center will serve as a public-facing facility providing direct access to recruiting, technical training, and career development resources, according to the aircraft manufacturer. "The Cirrus Talent Center represents the first touchpoint and impression many people will have with our company as a potential employer," said Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen. "It reflects Cirrus' presence in our community, our commitment to delivering an exceptional team member experience, and our focus on advancing and developing operational excellence for both our teams and our aircraft owners." According to Cirrus, prospective applicants will be connected with Cirrus' talent, organizational effectiveness, and learning and development teams, covering an array of career opportunities that include administrative and manufacturing positions. The center will also be home to Cirrus' wider talent pipeline in the region, which includes veteran hiring initiatives, a high school manufacturing internship program, and collaborations with Lake Superior College for machining and aviation maintenance. Furthering its investment in the region, Cirrus plans to add more than 240 employees across its Duluth-based jobs in engineering, manufacturing, and corporate offices. The center will act as a gateway to these opportunities, the company said.

Cirrus launches TRAC10, a new light aircraft for the flight training market. 1 hour ago Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled a new aircraft type, called TRAC10, for the flight training market. With this launch, the Minnesota-based manufacturer expands the TRAC family of aircraft, adding to the existing TRAC20, TRAC22 and TRAC22t models. However, unlike the latter, which are an evolution of Cirrus' popular SR20 light aircraft, the TRAC10 has been purpose-designed for the needs of flight schools. "The TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed," said Zean Nielsen, Cirrus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a press release announcing the aircraft's launch. Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations at Cirrus,stated that the aircraft maker had challenged decades-old norms to create a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots. The TRAC10 will be powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, feature a three-seat interior, the widest in its class, which emphasizes crew-based observational training. It will also be fitted with a Garmin flight deck and the signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. The Cirrus IQ system, which will also be available on the TRAC10, will provide operators the means to digitally monitor a broad range of parameters relevant for fleet management, maintenance and operational updates. According to Cirrus, the TRAC10, the price tag of which will start at US$499,900, has already received 100 orders from 13 different flight schools. The new aircraft will be manufactured at Cirrus' manufacturing facility in Duluth, Minnesota, with first deliveries expected in 2027 to customers in the United States. The first international deliveries are expected to take place the following year.