Cirrus jet still in the works; announcement coming soon
Among the declines general aviation manufacturers faced in 2011 came one exception: large business jets were selling well. Talk about this topic
View ArticleMORNING UPDATE: Sunday's snow in Northland just a warm-up for coming storm
The weather system that dropped close to a foot of snow in some parts of the Northland on Sunday appears to be only a prelude to another storm that's forecast to bring heavy snow to a wider area from...
View ArticleBIZ Blog: Former Cirrus owner files bankruptcy
As former owner faces bankruptcy, was Cirrus sold just in time?
View ArticleCessna's new business deal with Chinese company not a threat to Cirrus...
An agreement Cessna Aircraft Co., reached Friday with partners in China is indicative of the promise of the aviation market in that country and is not a threat to Duluth-based airplane builder Cirrus'...
View ArticleCirrus Aircraft says it has funding to bring new jet to production in Duluth,...
Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft announced today that it has secured the money needed to bring its Vision SF50 personal jet to production in Duluth, with the first customer delivery slated for 2015. Talk...
View ArticleCirrus to make major announcement at European aviation trade show
Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft could unveil its new Vision jet today, as it makes a major announcement at Europe's largest general aviation trade show. Talk about this topic
View ArticleMORNING UPDATE: Cirrus promises Vision jet project will have economic impact...
A nearly $100 million investment from Cirrus Aircraft's new owner has put the Duluth-based airplane maker's languishing jet program back on track and heading for a 2015 production date.
View ArticleCirrus' Vision jet project will have economic impact in the Northland
The new Vision SF-50 light jet largely will be built in Duluth, creating more than 100 jobs, company officials say. Talk about this topic
View ArticleOur View: No slowing our 'city on the move'
While celebrating the Local Initiative Support Corp. during the nonprofit's annual luncheon last week at Clyde Iron, a national speaker, the president of the McKnight Foundation, said of Duluth: "This...
View ArticleKestrel aims for practical addition to established turboprop market
While Cirrus Aircraft is looking to carve out a new industry niche for its light personal jet, Kestrel Aircraft hopes to break into an established market. Talk about this topic
View ArticleWaiting list for new Cirrus jet displays customer loyalty
About 45 owners and prospective buyers of the Cirrus jet, which will be built in Duluth, turned out for a jet showing last week at the Rochester International Airport. Talk about this topic
View ArticleCirrus, Duluth mayor celebrate good news
With upbeat rock music beckoning, hundreds of Cirrus Aircraft workers left their work stations Tuesday afternoon to gather in the large hangar-like area of the Duluth plant. Talk about this topic
View ArticleCirrus not liable in 2003 crash, Minnesota Supreme Court rules
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft in connection with a 2003 plane crash that killed a pilot and his passenger, both from Grand Rapids.
View ArticleDuluth-based Cirrus partners with sport plane company
Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft announced a new partnership Monday with a company that is making a splash with a small "sport" plane that can take off and land on water. Talk about this topic
View ArticleDuluth-based Cirrus' second quarter shipments up
Cirrus Aircraft's airplane shipments were up 25 percent in the second quarter over the the year's first quarter.
View ArticleFrench Air Force and Navy buy Cirrus planes for training pilots
Through Cassidian Aviation Training Services, a global vendor, the French Air Force and Navy are buying 23 Cirrus single-engine prop planes for training its pilots, Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft...
View ArticleCrash of Cirrus plane in Missouri kills 5
A Cirrus SR-22 private plane crashed early Saturday in southwestern Missouri, killing the pilot, his three children and a businesswoman, authorities said. Talk about this topic
View ArticleOfficials continue probe of Cirrus crash
Officials continue to investigate what federal records indicate is the single deadliest accident involving a plane built by Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft.
View ArticleCountry music star visits Duluth to pick up new Cirrus plane
Country music star Dierks Bentley was in Duluth this week to pick up a new Cirrus plane at the Duluth-based company.
View ArticleDreams sky-high on Cirrus tour
Cirrus Aircraft hosts open houses across North America year-round, but on Monday evening the company had one at home in Duluth. Talk about this topic
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