This certification signifies another milestone for Cirrus Aircraft delivering the highest standard of quality repair service by professionally trained technicians and mechanics. 

Part 145 involves the maintenance, inspection and alteration of aircraft and aircraft products; it ensures that programs, systems and intended methods of compliance with regulatory requirements are thoroughly reviewed, evaluated and tested. FAA regulations are specific on who can perform maintenance and approve an aircraft, airframe, engines, etc. for return to service after maintenance has been performed. 

“Cirrus Aircraft’s company-operated Service Center expansion has created more opportunities for SR Series and Vision Jet owners to service their aircraft. Today, we celebrate the diligent work by our team to achieve FAA Part 145 certification,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “Our goal is to continue growing our global service capacity through both our authorized network and company-operated facilities to ensure we deliver a world-class ownership experience.” 

Cirrus Aircraft’s SR Series and Vision Jet company-operated Service Centers in Duluth and Knoxville received FAA Part 145 certification in 2021, McKinney received certification in 2022 and Kissimmee received certification in 2023.   

Find your nearest Cirrus Aircraft Service Center by visiting: cirrusaircraft.com/service. 

About Cirrus Aircraft  

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

“The Dallas Metroplex is a central location for many of our SR Series and Vision Jet owners,” said Todd Simmons, President of Customer Experience of Cirrus Aircraft. “With this new expansion at Cirrus McKinney, we are excited to continue enhancing the aircraft ownership experience for our current owners and also create an environment to introduce more people to the benefits of personal aviation. We are proud to partner with the City of McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation and McKinney National Airport and look forward to growing personal aviation in the Dallas Metroplex.” 

Cirrus Aircraft plans to invest $13 million into the new 45,000-square-foot Cirrus McKinney facility. The expansion will include a 15,000-square-foot service hangar, 15,000-square-foot storage hangar, eight shade canopies, a flight simulation space, retail store and a customer lounge with a panoramic viewing balcony. 

Today, Cirrus McKinney employs more than 50 team members and plans to continue adding more career opportunities in the future.  

To learn more about Cirrus McKinney, please visit cirrusaircraft.com/TKI. 

About Cirrus Aircraft   

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

“The SR Series continues to move people, businesses and imaginations as we reach another significant delivery milestone,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “Our talented Xi Design Studio collected inspiration through the lens of our customers and the worldwide travel and freedom personal aviation offers. The 9,000^th SR Series delivery means that 9,000 owners are living the Cirrus Life enabled by the best-selling high-performance piston aircraft in the industry for over two decades. The SR Series is one of the safest aircraft as it includes the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) and a suite of integrated safety features as standard equipment. Through our expanded aircraft ownership ecosystem, we are excited to continue introducing more people to Personal Aviation.” 

From the onset of the Cirrus aircraft ownership experience, customers work alongside the company’s Xi Design Studio to personalize their new aircraft. Founded in 2009, the Xi Design Studio carefully curates an exclusive experience leveraging advanced technology, world-class engineering and a leading-edge Paint and Finish Facility to build a one-of-a-kind Cirrus aircraft. 

Cirrus Aircraft’s Xi Design Studio showcases its artistic prowess through the compelling Limited Edition’s bold design and color collection. Thematically named Limited Edition designs, ‘Balos,’ ‘Lava,’ ‘Magma’ and ‘Santorini’ were inspired by different international destinations and illustrate the company’s range of premium and bespoke paint schemes. In partnership with Sherwin-Williams, Cirrus Aircraft reformulated signature hues, namely, Lava orange and Aegean blue, to create a bold and eclectic splash of color.  

To commemorate 9,000 SR Series deliveries, the number nine was thematically integrated throughout the design. The ‘9’ iconography inspired the sleek and aerodynamic lines on the fuselage, along with the many exterior graphic details. The theme continues inside the cabin with several custom touches on the seats and embroidery. 

With the release of the 9,000^th Limited Edition, Cirrus Aircraft introduced newly designed Cirrus All-Weather Floor Liners engineered for adventure travel to protect the aircraft floor from mud, sand, water, dirt and more. Each liner features a customized badge commemorating the delivery milestone. Standard SR Series All-Weather Floor Liners for G1-G6 aircraft are available for purchase. Additionally, every 9,000^th Limited Edition SR Series aircraft owner will be outfitted with the newly announced Bose A30 Aviation Headset and Garmin® International’s D2 Aviation watch with custom bands matching the 9,000^th livery for a premium flight experience. 

Meticulous craftsmanship, bespoke design and daring colors turn heads with the 9,000^th Limited Edition SR Series and are a testament to Cirrus Aircraft’s customers’ unwavering passion to seek new experiences and travel the world. 

To learn more about Cirrus Aircraft, please visit cirrusaircraft.com. 

Photo Credit: AOPA

About Cirrus Aircraft   

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

“Receiving ANAC certification for the Vision Jet’s Safe Return is a tremendous milestone for our Brazilian owners and operators,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “We are excited to continue offering this award-winning safety technology throughout the world.” 

With this new type certificate, new Vision Jet exports and certain aircraft already in Brazil can now have Safe Return enabled for use. 

Safe Return Emergency Autoland was previously certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States aviation authority, in August 2020 and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in July 2021. It joins the Collier-winning Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) on the Vision Jet to provide the most comprehensive, must-have total safety solution in general aviation. 

Learn more about Safe Return and the G2+ Vision Jet at www.cirrusaircraft.com/visionjet. 

About Cirrus Aircraft  

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

The configurator invites people to learn more about Cirrus Aircraft’s SR Series and Vision Jet, their performance, flight experience, safety features, advanced flight deck and spacious interior through realistic 360° animations of the aircraft and design experience. The web-based application provides aircraft information through product hotspots highlighting innovative technologies and standard safety features such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), Garmin® avionics, convenience features and more. The detailed representation of the aircraft illustrates how mechanisms work, such as how the doors open. Then customers can explore and sample various aesthetic and paint packages to personalize their aircraft. 

“The aircraft configurator is another step in our evolution of delivering a connected, world-class experience for our customers,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “The configurator invites people to learn more about our aircraft, technology and safety systems and then design and share their dream aircraft. It’s a testament to our team’s continuous research and development of new technologies that make personal aviation more accessible.” 

Cirrus Aircraft’s sales team is now equipped with a powerful digital design tool to enhance the customer buying experience by showcasing the aircraft models, safety features and design options on any mobile device in real time. The configurator is scalable and presents new integration opportunities with other mobile applications such as Cirrus IQ. The digital aesthetic tool marks a significant milestone in creating an elevated customer experience.  

Learn more about the Cirrus Aircraft Configurator: cirrusaircraft.com/configurator. 

About Cirrus Aircraft 

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

“2022 was an exceptional year for SR Series and Vision Jet deliveries as our team worked together to achieve our collaborative goals despite supply chain, labor and market challenges,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “We are incredibly proud to consistently deliver the best-selling aircraft in both the high-performance single-engine piston and turbine categories and are dedicated to the continual refinement of each product line through innovative technologies, connectivity and design. As we continue to invest and grow, we remain steadfast in delivering products that epitomize quality, safety and innovation.” 

Last year marked the ninth consecutive year Cirrus Aircraft delivered over 300 SR Series aircraft. To date, Cirrus Aircraft has delivered over 8,900 SR Series which have accumulated more than 15 million flight hours. The SR Series is certified in over 60 countries around the world.  

The two-time Robert J. Collier award-winning Vision Jet has surpassed 450 deliveries since 2016. Over 900 pilots have earned their Vision Jet type rating from Cirrus Aircraft’s world-class Vision Center campus in Knoxville, Tenn. 

Best-Selling Single-Engine Piston Aircraft for 21 Years 

The SR Series has a long history of defining the general aviation industry since the certification of the first SR20 in 1998. The SR20 changed the light aircraft industry with convenience features that reduce the pilot’s workload and provide passengers peace of mind. Cirrus Aircraft is renowned for being the first to adopt a glass cockpit and is the only manufacturer to include the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) as standard equipment on every aircraft. 

Today, Cirrus Aircraft continues in that same spirit, investing in innovation to drive its next product line enhancements and continue as the leading manufacturer of the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft.  

In 2022, Cirrus Aircraft increased its overall market share. The company delivered 97 more SR Series aircraft than in 2021 achieving a 22% increase in aircraft production and 47.5% of the comparable market.  

Cirrus Aircraft delivered 15 TRAC20 aircraft to United Aviate Academy in 2022 with plans to deliver 35 more in 2023. United Aviate Academy has ordered a total of 75 TRAC20 aircraft. The TRAC20 will be used for pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by one of the largest U.S.-based airlines. The Academy is part of United’s industry-leading pilot career development program, which offers aspiring and established pilots the most direct path to a United flight deck. 

The Vision Jet Sets Record Delivery Year 

As the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, the Vision Jet defines personal aviation with its advanced safety features, a luxurious and spacious cabin, and impressive range. The Vision Jet includes CAPS and Safe Return Autoland by Garmin®. According to Conklin DeDecker’s CO2 Emissions page, the Vision Jet has the lowest CO2 emissions rate compared to all general and business aviation jets due to its innovative single-engine, V-tail design. Additionally, the Vision Jet is the most fuel-efficient and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) compatible. 

Cirrus Aircraft Invests in its Global Footprint 

Following a significant year of corporate investment in 2021, Cirrus Aircraft announced continued expansion of its headquarters in Duluth, Minn., and internationally to meet growing demand and pave way for new aircraft research and development. A series of strategic investments and expansions include an Innovation Center and Paint and Finish Facility in Duluth, Greater Orlando Flight Training and Factory Service facilities, as well as an international sales office in France. 

The new Innovation Center in Duluth spans 189,000 square feet on 39 acres and is being transformed into a state-of-the-art engineering and Innovation Center where the next generation of aircraft will be designed. The facility will feature many employee amenities and flexible workspaces for optimal collaboration. Renovations are currently underway.  

Cirrus Aircraft is known for its premium aircraft paint quality and some of the industry’s most unique and compelling paint schemes. To accommodate the growing demand for personalized paint services, the company expanded its Paint and Finish Facility in Duluth which adds 16,000 square feet to the existing building now totaling 86,000 square feet. The expansion yields a 35% increase in paint production capacity.  

Cirrus Aircraft at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) added three offices for its Flight Operations team. Later in the year, Cirrus McKinney obtained its FAA Part 145 Repair Certificate. In 2023, Cirrus Aircraft plans to break ground on the new McKinney Airport facility which includes two 15,000 sq. ft hangars, and a 9,000 sq. ft Flight Training and Customer Center. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony in October marked the official opening of two new Cirrus Aircraft facilities in Greater Orlando, Fla. to serve regional clients. Cirrus Aircraft’s location at Kissimmee Gateway Airport now offers Factory Service and Maintenance and the Orlando Executive Airport provides world-class flight training with Cirrus flight instructors and aircraft.  

Cirrus Aircraft announced the establishment of Cirrus France, a dedicated regional sales office offering new and existing French customers an ideally positioned aircraft sales location. Cedric Dupont, Regional Sales Director of Cirrus France, leads the office. 

Cirrus IQ added new functionalities to enhance pilot and aircraft connectivity introducing Maintenance Minder, My Trips and the Warranty sections. The Cirrus IQ status screen was also redesigned to include aircraft model designation along with a new navigation bar featuring aircraft status, inspection intervals and warranty expiration.  

Through Cirrus Approach, an industry-recognized flight training program, Cirrus provides a framework for pilots to learn and engage continuously. The company promoted its “SR Series Emergency and Abnormal,” “SR Series Takeoffs and Landings” and “SR Series Maneuvers” courses to provide in-depth, digital instruction on procedures to learn predictable and repeatable skills. In 2022, 5,624 new users joined Cirrus Approach.  

Additionally, Cirrus Insurance leverages its team of experts for customer insurance needs with a new streamlined, user-friendly insurance experience. Cirrus Insurance tailors a policy designed exclusively for customers with competitive rates and world-class coverage for the SR Series and Vision Jet. 

Join Cirrus Aircraft’s world-class team today: cirrusaircraft.com/careers.  

About Cirrus Aircraft  

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours, and 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com. 

TRAINING PARTNERS

2022 Training Partner Rising Star

Estevan Lopez Velaquez

2022 Cirrus Embark Top Contributor

All In Aviation

2022 Cirrus Approach Safety Award

Tidal Aviation

2022 Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) of the Year – North America

Daniel Arch, Northwest Flight Service

2022 Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) of the Year – International

Nigel Clark, Bankstown Flying School

2022 Cirrus Training Center (CTC) of the Year – North America

Mike Goulian Aviation

2022 Cirrus Training Center (CTC) of the Year – International

Motorflugschule Egelsbach

2022 Referral Source of the Year

Mike Goulian Aviation

SERVICE PARTNERS

2022 Team Player Award

APG Aviation

2022 Team Player Award

Advanced Lancaster, LP

2022 Team Player Award

Arapahoe Aero

2022 Service Center of the Year

Lone Mountain Aviation

Locate a Cirrus training or service partner near you here.

The Cirrus Orlando Executive Airport location offers Cirrus aircraft sales and concierge flight training. The Cirrus Kissimmee Gateway Airport location provides aircraft maintenance and management. With Cirrus Orlando, student pilots will receive expert, personalized flight training from ground school and flight simulation to in-flight training in the latest G6 SR22 aircraft.

“Cirrus Aircraft’s new presence in Greater Orlando strategically complements our global partner network as the number of personal aviation pilots increase,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “We are excited to open doors to those who are just beginning their aviation journey and to continue fostering the relationships we have with existing customers by providing a convenient Southeast U.S. location for Cirrus-owned training, maintenance and aircraft management.”

Cirrus Orlando complements the global network of over 700 training and service partners offering flight training by Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots and Cirrus Training Centers as well as aircraft maintenance provided by Cirrus Authorized Service Centers.

Cirrus Aircraft is investing $3.4M in the Greater Orlando facilities and creating numerous career opportunities to support local economic development.

“This Central Florida investment will help our economy become more resilient. In addition, this will provide high-value, high-wage jobs,” said Kissimmee City Mayor Olga González.

Cirrus Aircraft is currently hiring in Greater Orlando, Florida as well as its other locations in Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Knoxville, Tennessee; McKinney, Texas and Greater Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about the current career opportunities here cirrusaircraft.com/careers.

For inquiries about Cirrus Aircraft Flight Training and Services in the Greater Orlando region, please contact info@cirrusaircraft.com.

About Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 14 million hours, and 235 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com.

The Vision Jet is single-pilot certified or can be flown with two pilots and five passengers, depending on mission requirements. With over 375 in service and many used for business applications, the Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet in general aviation for three years. The Vision Jet has firmly found its place in Part 91 and 135 applications.

“At Cirrus Aircraft, we strive to make business jet ownership as easy and familiar as the premium auto buying experience with industry-first offerings, such as a 360 ecosystem of services and concierge-level customer support,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “Owning and operating a Vision Jet should be hassle-free from start to finish and empower businesses to expand their mission capabilities by harnessing the power of the safest, most affordable, and most technologically advanced business jet on the market today. The fact that it’s also the quietest jet aircraft with the lowest CO2 emissions and compatible with SAF aviation fuel makes ownership that much easier.”

The G2+ Vision Jet will be on display at booth #3600 and static display AD 505 during NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida from October 18-20, 2022.

G2+ Vision Jet Highlights

The G2+ Vision Jet boasts a wide variety of advanced features to support any mission:

Unmatched Safety Systems: The G2+ Vision Jet is the only certified business jet equipped with the state-of-the-art Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) and Safe Return Autoland by Garmin® for an extra layer of protection. These safety systems are standard equipment on all G2+ Vision Jets.
Enhanced Takeoff Capabilities: With up to 25% increase in takeoff performance, the G2+ Vision Jet enables convenient regional travel by unlocking 20% (755) more airports when fully loaded on a hot day enabling convenient regional travel.
Connected Aircraft: Gogo® Inflight Wifi keeps you and your passengers connected while in the air and the configurable center console provides tray tables and storage to create a modern workspace.
Spacious and Flexible Cabin: The carbon fiber fuselage creates spaciousness with ample head and shoulder room accompanied by panoramic windows. The versatile cabin interior offers 28 seating configurations for up to seven individuals.
Sustainable Aviation: According to Conklin DeDecker’s CO2 Emissions page, the Vision Jet has the lowest CO2 emissions rate compared to all general and business aviation jets due to its innovative single-engine, V-tail design. Additionally, the Vision Jet is the most fuel-efficient and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) compatible.
Noise Reduction: The Vision Jet has the least amount of fly over noise which makes it the quietest jet aircraft in the market currently in production.
Certifications: The G2+ Vision Jet has earned both FAA and EASA certifications. The Vision Jet is certified in over 40 countries, with more foreign approvals being prioritized based on customer location.

All-Encompassing Customer Support and Customized Training

Cirrus Aircraft has created a comprehensive service and support ecosystem with programs that make owning and operating a Vision Jet straightforward and cost-effective. From tailored training to an expansive warranty plan, the company caters to its owner-operators, flight departments and charter operators. making Vision Jet ownership easy and attractive.

Cirrus Approach: Cirrus Aircraft’s award-winning flight training program offers a diverse catalog of instructional video courses to anyone interested in earning their private pilot license or for the seasoned pilot to stay current.
JetStream:JetStream offers Vision Jet owners a robust operating program making it easy to plan and budget expenses. It goes far beyond a standard warranty to provide the added benefits of regular wear replacement, recurrent training, direct product support and much more. Additionally, Cirrus Aircraft has established over 40 Cirrus Authorized Vision Jet Service Centers worldwide to support operators with routine maintenance, inspections, AOG and avionics support services.
Smart Lift:Smart Lift provides corporate flight departments with an optimal supplemental lift solution for flight crew repositioning and company members to and from destinations safely and efficiently.
VisionAir: Created as an exclusive aircraft management program for Vision Jet owners, VisionAir is a completely turnkey ownership program that includes access to on-demand professional pilots, world-class aircraft management and more.
Vision Pilots and Owners (VPO): The VPO community offers customers a direct line of communication with Cirrus Aircraft and a platform for owners to share experiences with each other.
Charter Operators: Charter operators continue to build their fleets with the Vision Jet due to its flexible mission capabilities, efficient operating costs, unparalleled safety systems, transformative cabin and comfortable lifestyle features.

Vision Jet Accolades
The Vision Jet was awarded the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aviation, for developing the world’s first single-engine business and Personal Jet and for implementing the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) on the aircraft.

In 2020, Garmin won the Robert J. Collier Trophy for their Autoland system, known as Safe Return Autoland on the Vision Jet. As a result, the Vision Jet has two safety system technologies – CAPS and Safe Return Autoland – which have won the Collier Trophy, a rare and extraordinary occurrence in the history of aviation.

To learn more, please visit cirrusaircraft.com/visionjet.

About Cirrus Aircraft 

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 14 million hours, and 235 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus Aircraft’s Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Michelle Roemer, has been recognized as Chief Information Officer of the Year for a Large Corporation by the 2022 Twin Cities ORBIE® Award, the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. 

“We could not be happier for Michelle to be awarded the prestigious CIO of the Year ORBIE Award,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “It is a testament to her skill and capability, which underscores the culture at Cirrus Aircraft and our constant pursuit to push the boundaries of innovation and deliver world-class aviation experiences.” 

Selected from over 140 candidates, Michelle has successfully built a team of versatile and high-performing professionals that are passionate about growing Cirrus Aircraft. She spearheaded several IT initiatives to lead the company’s digital approach and improve operations scaling the business. Strategic by nature, Michelle is a key driver in creating and executing the “Cirrus 360” Vision, which digitally connects customers, aircraft, network partners and employees. Additionally, she was instrumental in designing and building the IT infrastructure to support the company’s Cirrus IQ mobile application for secure communication between aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft servers. She also developed the proprietary technology platform that hosts the company’s award-winning flight training program, Cirrus Approach. 

“We are extremely proud of Michelle and this great accomplishment,” said George Letten, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. “Her ability to partner with the business, grow and develop talent, and continue to innovate and push boundaries exemplifies the Vision and Values of Cirrus Aircraft. These skills are also critical to supporting Cirrus Aircraft’s six-time recognition as the Best Place to Work in Duluth.”  

Since its inception in 1998, over 1,800 CIOs have been honored as finalists and over 500 CIO of the Year winners have received the prestigious ORBIE Award.  

The ORBIE honors chief information officers and those in equivalent roles who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon: 

• Leadership and management effectiveness  
• Business value created by technology innovation  
• The size and scope of responsibilities  
• Engagement in industry and community endeavors 

Michelle joined Cirrus Aircraft in early 2016 and is responsible for leading the enterprise’s digital strategy. She has over 30 years of business leadership experience in information technology, program management, accounting and finance in both private and public companies. Michelle’s prior experience includes leadership roles at ATK (Alliant Techsystems), Gelco Information Network and Carlson Companies. 

Michelle earned her Private Pilot License while working at Cirrus Aircraft and holds a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a Mini-Master’s degree in Information Technology from St. Thomas University. 

She serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland and is member of the Minnesota CIO Network. 

The award ceremony was held today in Minneapolis. 

About Cirrus Aircraft   

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 14 million hours, and 235 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Benton Harbor, Michigan; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com.