Cirrus launches TRAC10, a new light aircraft for the flight training market

Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled a new aircraft type, called TRAC10, for the flight training market.

With this launch, the Minnesota-based manufacturer expands the TRAC family of aircraft, adding to the existing TRAC20, TRAC22 and TRAC22t models. However, unlike the latter, which are an evolution of Cirrus’ popular SR20 light aircraft, the TRAC10 has been purpose-designed for the needs of flight schools.

“The TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed,” said Zean Nielsen, Cirrus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a press release announcing the aircraft’s launch.

Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations at Cirrus,stated that the aircraft maker had challenged decades-old norms to create a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots.

The TRAC10 will be powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, feature a three-seat interior, the widest in its class, which emphasizes crew-based observational training. It will also be fitted with a Garmin flight deck and the signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. 

The Cirrus IQ system, which will also be available on the TRAC10, will provide operators the means to digitally monitor a broad range of parameters relevant for fleet management, maintenance and operational updates.

According to Cirrus, the TRAC10, the price tag of which will start at US$499,900, has already received 100 orders from 13 different flight schools. 

The new aircraft will be manufactured at Cirrus’ manufacturing facility in Duluth, Minnesota, with first deliveries expected in 2027 to customers in the United States. The first international deliveries are expected to take place the following year.

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