Cirrus Aircraft Continues Dominance in U.S. Plane Sales

Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft maintained its leading position in U.S. General aviation aircraft sales in 2025, marking another year of success for the Minnesota manufacturer. While Gulfstream Aerospace led all general aviation manufacturers with $10 billion in billings, Cirrus continues to be a dominant force in the piston aircraft market.

Company Overview

Cirrus Aircraft, originally founded as Cirrus Design in 1984 by Alan and Dale Klapmeier, has evolved into a major player in the aerospace industry. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, the company also has operational locations in North Dakota, Tennessee (where its customer headquarters are located), Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Michigan, with additional sales locations in France and the Netherlands. Cirrus Aircraft is currently majority-owned by a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

Product Line

Cirrus Aircraft specializes in the design, manufacturing, maintenance, and management of light aircraft, as well as providing flight training services. The company markets three primary certificated single-engine light aircraft models:

• SR20: Certified in 1998.
• SR22: Certified in 2000.
• SR22T: Certified in 2010.

The SR Series G7+ aircraft is notable for being the first piston aircraft equipped with the Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system, a groundbreaking safety feature. Learn more about the SR Series.

Innovation and Safety

Cirrus Aircraft is committed to innovation and safety, demonstrated by features like the Perspective Touch+ by Garmin avionics, automatic database updates, and the Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system. This system uses advanced sensors and algorithms to autonomously land the aircraft in an emergency, even without pilot input. Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland details.

Financial Performance

In 2024, Cirrus Aircraft reported revenue of US$1.20 billion. Cirrus Aircraft Financials The company employs approximately 2,890 people (as of 2025).

Future Outlook

Cirrus Aircraft continues to push the boundaries of personal aviation with advancements like the G3 Vision Jet, the company’s best-selling turbine jet. Explore Cirrus Aircraft’s offerings. With a focus on innovation, safety, and customer experience, Cirrus is poised to maintain its leadership position in the general aviation market.