Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the TRAC10, a purpose‑built training aircraft designed for professional and collegiate flight programs, marking a significant expansion of its TRAC series and reinforcing Duluth as the center of its manufacturing operations. The company has already booked orders for more than 100 aircraft from 13 flight schools worldwide, with U.S. deliveries beginning in 2027 and international shipments in 2028.
The TRAC10 features a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, a lightweight, fuel‑efficient, computer‑managed engine that reduces pilot workload, cuts operating costs and delivers reliable performance—perfect for training aircraft that fly all day, every day. It also comes with a three‑seat training‑optimized interior, Garmin flight deck and Cirrus’s signature Airframe Parachute System. The aircraft is engineered to reduce operating costs, simplify maintenance, and improve training efficiency, all key priorities for high‑volume flight programs.
Founded in 1984, Cirrus employs about 1,400 people in the Duluth/Superior region and roughly 2,300 worldwide. Industry estimates place the company’s annual sales above $800 million, driven by strong demand for its SR Series piston aircraft and its Vision Jet. The TRAC10’s addition to the product line further strengthens Cirrus’s position as a global leader in personal and training aviation.
CEO Zean Nielsen said in news release the TRAC10 represents Cirrus’s “most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed,” while President of Innovation & Operations Pat Waddick described it as “a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft.”
With digital fleet‑management tools, flexible fuel options and a starting price of $499,900, the TRAC10 is priced right in line with other modern four‑seat training aircraft, offering more advanced safety and efficiency features than similarly priced competitors. The company believes it is poised to help meet rising global demand for next‑generation pilot training, while keeping Minnesota at the center of Cirrus’s growth trajectory.
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