TRAINING AWARDS

Cirrus Training Center of the Year, North America, Large Market

Tidal Aviation

Cirrus Standardized Training Center of the Year, International

Orbifly

Cirrus Standardized Training Center of the Year, North America, Mid-Market

Scanlon Aviation

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot of the Year, North America

Ryan Antoon

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot of the Year, International

Chris Young, Daedalus Aviation

Embark Top Contributor

Charlie 0 Aviation

Referral Source of the Year

Aerowood Aviation

Cirrus Approach Safety Award

Chuck Cali 

President’s Award

Kenny Scherado, Lone Mountain Aviation

Rising Star, Cirrus Training

Cape Fear Coastal Aviation 

SERVICE AWARDS

Authorized SR Series Service Center of the Year, North America

Avias Aircraft Services

Authorized SR Series Service Center of the Year, International

General Enterprises

Authorized Vision Jet Service Center of the Year, North America

flyAdvanced

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Cirrus today announced the Cirrus One aircraft management service for regional SR Series and Vision Jet owners.  Cirrus One leverages the company’s concierge suite of services to provide complete aircraft management including pilot service, hangar storage, aircraft maintenance and more ensuring that the owners’ aircraft is ready to fly and safely stored. Cirrus One is currently available at Cirrus campuses in Greater Orlando, Dallas and Phoenix.

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Cirrus’ robust ecosystem of ownership offerings continues to grow. The grand opening of new state-of-the-art facilities now provides owners with access to the services required to maintain their Cirrus aircraft with ease.  

Learn more about Cirrus One at cirrusaircraft.com/cirrus-one or email cirrusone@cirrusaircraft.com.  

About Cirrus 

Cirrus 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 16 million hours, and 265 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.

TRAINING PARTNER AWARDS

Cirrus Training Center of the Year, North America

Aero Atlanta Flight Center

Cirrus Standardized Training Center of the Year, International

Professional Aviation

Embark Top Contributor

Charlie 0 Aeronautical Training

Referral Source of the Year

Aerowood Aviation

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot of the Year, North America

Thomas Daniel

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot of the Year, International

Luiz Cabral, Charlie 0 Aeronautical Training

Cirrus Approach Safety Award

Mike Barnes

Cirrus Training Partner Rising Star

Max Foor, Synergy Flight Center

President’s Award

Ed Watters

SERVICE PARTNERS AWARDS

Authorized SR Series Service Center of the Year, North America

DLK Aviation

Authorized SR Series Service Center of the Year, International

América do Sul Serviços Aeronáuticos

Authorized Vision Jet Service Center of the Year, North America

Lone Mountain

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Here are some winter flying tips to keep your Cirrus Life adventures safe and smooth:

Plan the Route: Flight planning is crucial in winter. Stay updated on weather, have alternates and be flexible with your route.

Airport Services: Use your Cirrus IQ mobile app to preliminary check your aircraft readiness items such as the last known status of fuel and oxygen levels, aircraft location, flight hours, engine cycles and more. Ensure that your destination airport carries important fluids like TKS (DTD-406B) and check how much they have on hand.

Pre-Flight Check: Thoroughly inspect your airplane, paying extra attention to winter-sensitive components and be sure to grab warm gear from the Cirrus Store.

Clear vs. Rime Ice: Know the difference. Be aware. Stay safe.

Ready to dive deeper into winter flying safety? Check out our exclusive Icing Awareness Course.

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. 

This notification is an important update to the Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB23-01A) and relevant for certain engines manufactured June 1, 2021, through February 7, 2023.

The FAA today (February 23, 2023) released an Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to the Continental Engine Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB23-01A). Please be aware that this FAA AD takes precedence over the Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB23-01A) is now the governing document and rule for this issue.  

Below is a summary of the differences between the FAA AD and the previously issued Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB23-01A):

The FAA AD inspection requirements apply to all engines referenced in MSB23-01A regardless of the operating hours on the engine.
The Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin excluded affected engines that had 200 or more operating hours (Hobbs).  
The FAA AD must be completed prior to the next flight and does not provide a flight time allowance that can be used to reposition the aircraft to a maintenance facility.
The Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin allowed five (5) hours to reposition the aircraft for compliance. 
Note the FAA AD does allow for the issuance of a Special Flight Permit to reposition the aircraft to a maintenance facility.
A Special Flight Permit is issued by the FAA Flight Standard District Office. One of the following actions must be performed to obtain a Special Flight Permit for an engine affected by this issue:
The engine oil filter pleats or screen are inspected and there is no evidence of metal contamination; or
An oil change has been completed within the previous five (5) flight hours and there was no evidence of metal contamination in the oil filter pleats or screen.

If your engine is affected, we recommend that you contact your Authorized Service Center (ASC) as soon as possible to make arrangements to comply with the FAA AD.

As a reminder, every owner and pilot is required to comply with the federally mandated FAA AD. 

Thank you for your attention to this important notification and for your patience as we work as a collective team to bring all affected Cirrus airplanes into compliance. Our goal is to get everyone safely back in the air as soon as possible.

Continental Service Bulletin User Guide

Useful Links:

FAA Airworthiness Directive
Continental Mandatory Service Bulletin
Cirrus Aircraft Service Advisory
Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Center Locator

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

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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.