Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin International, Inc. have announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Cirrus Vision Jet™ Safe Return™ system – a system enabled by Garmin’s autoland technology that allows passengers to land the Vision Jet with just the touch of a button. The certification follows tremendous growth of the Vision Jet, including becoming […]
Minnesota
Former NASAO President, MN Aeronautics Director, Passes Away at Age 72
On July 6th, at the age 72, Raymond J. Rought passed away peacefully in Forest Hills, Minnesota, with family by his side. Born on January 5, 1948 in Fremont, Michigan, Rought grew up and was educated in Michigan, completing his baccalaureate degree in civil engineering at Michigan Technical University in 1970. Following graduation, he served […]
Tim Simon Joins the MAC as New VP of Finance and Revenue Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) welcomes Tim Simon as its new Vice President, Finance and Revenue Development. “Tim Simon brings a wealth of government finance and strategic thinking to the Metropolitan Airports Commission,” said MAC CFO Atif Saeed. “His background and expertise will be crucial as the MAC navigates revenue impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Cirrus Aircraft Delivers Record Year Fueled by Vision Jet Growth
Cirrus Aircraft announced a record year of growth and expansion in 2019, marked by the award-winning Vision Jet™ becoming the world’s best-selling jet in general aviation. Deliveries of the Vision Jet surpassed 80 aircraft in 2019, representing a 29% increase over the prior year, while consistent growth in SR Series deliveries resulted in a combined […]
Cirrus Aircraft Revolutionizes Passenger Safety through Autonomous Flight with Safe Return Emergency Autoland
Cirrus Aircraft has ushered in a new era of innovation with the introduction of Safe ReturnTM – a revolutionary emergency autoland system that enables passengers to land the Vision JetTM with just the touch of a single button. Once activated when available, Safe Return assumes control of the aircraft and transforms the Vision Jet into […]
Cirrus Aircraft Unveils TRAC Series of Flight Training Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has announced the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the best-selling SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training institutions. The TRAC Series is thoughtfully crafted with reliability, durability and economy in mind to meet the rigors of high-tempo flight operations, while providing industry-leading safety and performance for both the pilot […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Zean Nielsen has been selected to succeed Co-founder Dale Klapmeier as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nielsen has held senior leadership roles at a range of global world-class organizations, including Tesla Motors, James Hardie and Bang & Olufsen. “Cirrus Aircraft has a remarkably bright future ahead,” noted Dale Klapmeier, […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Facility in the Dallas Metroplex Area
Cirrus Aircraft has announced a new facility at the McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in McKinney, Texas that will provide a world-class customer experience for Cirrus aircraft owners in the Dallas Metroplex Area. Factory Service operations will be offered to customers beginning in August 2019, and in late 2020 the facility will expand to include a […]
Minnesota’s Breezy Point Airport Renamed in Historic Surprise Announcement
May 4th marked a historic moment at the Breezy Point Airport in the City of Breezy Point Minnesota. Executives of the airfield renamed the airport, which has been at the city’s center since the early 1920’s, after longtime airport manager and Vietnam Veteran Cliff Muller. Muller has lived on the field for 20 years and […]
Cirrus Aircraft Unveils Generation 2 Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft announced the launch of the next generation of theVision JetTM – ‘G2’ – enhancing performance, comfort and safety for the world’s first single-engine Personal JetTM. Increases in cruise altitude, speed and range join the newly-upgraded Perspective Touch+TM by Garmin® flight deck. Innovative technologies unique to G2 include a category-first Autothrottle, Flight Stream connectivity […]
