Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10: A Purpose-Built Aircraft Engineered to Transform Professional Flight Training
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Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10: A Purpose-Built Aircraft Engineered to Transform Professional Flight Training

July 6, 2026

DULUTH, Minn. & KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cirrus, the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft manufacturer for over two decades, introduced the TRAC10, a newly designed flight training aircraft purpose-built for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. The introduction of the TRAC10 expands the existing TRAC flight training aircraft product line. Featuring a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, spacious three-seat interior, Garmin® flight deck, and Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), the TRAC10 optimizes flight training productivity, operational efficiency, and maintainability. The TRAC10 will be manufactured at Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. United States deliveries will begin in 2027, with international deliveries following in 2028. Cirrus has already secured orders totaling more than 100 TRAC10 aircraft from 13 professional flight schools worldwide.

“Drawing on more than thirty years of designing, building, and supporting aircraft worldwide, the TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer at Cirrus. “Our focus on safety, efficiency, connectivity, and reliability serves every stakeholder in the professional pilot training equation – we are excited for students around the world to start training in the TRAC10.”

  • Flight instructor and student pilot reviewing lesson notes on a tablet at the wing of a Cirrus TRAC training aircraft
  • Flight instructor and student reviewing a tablet beside a Cirrus TRAC10 training aircraft on the ramp
  • Two Cirrus TRAC10 flight training aircraft parked on the ramp as a student and instructor look on
  • Flight instructor showing a student how to test a fuel sample under the wing of a Cirrus TRAC training aircraft in a hangar

“The TRAC10 is a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft,” said Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations at Cirrus. “Our team challenged decades-old norms and designed in industry-leading safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency with advanced technology delivered through simple, intuitive interfaces—creating a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots.”

Operational Efficiency  

  • Cirrus TRAC10 training aircraft flying over forested hills with an airport in the distance
  • Overhead view of a Cirrus TRAC10 training aircraft flying low over a runway
  • Cirrus TRAC10 flight training aircraft in flight over green forest with an instructor and student aboard

The 160-horsepower Rotax engine offers flight schools with an optimized combination of operational reliability and efficiency, burning as little as 5.9 gallons per hour at 65% power in cruise, reducing total flight training costs and maximizing mission availability. The Rotax engine also offers flexible, accessible, and cost-effective fuel options including 100LL AvGas and lower-cost alternatives such as unleaded 91/94 and select Mogas blends, making the TRAC10 suitable for a wide range of training environments. It is also backed by an industry-leading warranty program and support network.

Interior Designed for Productivity

  • Interior of the Cirrus TRAC10 flight training aircraft with Cirrus-branded seats seen through the open cabin door
  • Cirrus TRAC10 cockpit footwell with adjustable rudder pedals, parking brake, and switch panel
  • Cirrus TRAC10 center console showing the power lever, flaps, fuel transfer switch, climate controls, and cupholder

The TRAC10 is purpose-built to prepare student pilots for their professional aviation careers. A unique three-seat configuration optimizes learning efficiency by emphasizing crew-based observational training. Inside the widest cabin in its class, the rear observer’s station is situated between two large windows with an elevated position for optimal flight deck visibility and can be equipped with a configurable display, so everyone is fully immersed in the flight deck workflow. Seats and rudder pedals are adjustable to accommodate students’ and instructors’ varying heights, improving comfort and ergonomics for everyone. The durable yet comfortable interior is perfectly suited for the rigors of daily flight training while offering desired features, including multiple USB-C ports, cup holders at each seat, ample storage, and optional air conditioning to reduce fatigue and promote efficient learning.  

Safety Embedded in Every Aircraft

  • Overhead CAPS handle and Cirrus Airframe Parachute System placard in the Cirrus TRAC10 cockpit
  • Diagram of the Cirrus TRAC10 Electronic Stability and Protection system showing bank angle limits that trigger ESP
  • Cirrus TRAC10 side control yoke with trim hat switch and autopilot disconnect button displaying the stick shaker

Safety is the foundation of the TRAC10 design, and numerous renowned safety systems are embedded within the aircraft, including the CAPS, Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP), and the Blue Level Button (LVL). In addition, the aircraft is fitted with airline-like stick shakers to warn of an impending stall and a cuffed-wing design to maximize spin resistance while promoting optimal controllability at low speeds. The Rotax engine reduces pilot workload with automated fuel management, ensures peace of mind with built-in redundancy, and maximizes operational simplicity.

Digital Fleet Management

Cirrus IQ™ provides fleet intelligence and enhances the TRAC10 flight training operations by wirelessly transmitting aircraft data and integrating seamlessly with third-party flight debrief applications and fleet management dashboards. Automatic Database Updates keep training fleet navigation information up to date and ready to fly, eliminating the need for monthly manual updates. Digitally monitor fuel, fluids such as coolant and oil temperature, and track maintenance intervals to ensure fleet safety and airworthiness.

The TRAC10 starts at $499,900.

Learn more about the TRAC10 at www.cirrusaircraft.com/trac10. 

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 is more than 19 million hours, and 290 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.

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