Cirrus Adds Vision Jet Flight Training Simulator in Scottsdale

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DULUTH, Minn. & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2025--

Cirrus ® (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) announced the expansion of its recurrent Vision Jet flight training capability at Cirrus Scottsdale. Constructed by CAE, the Vision Jet flight training simulator replicates the flight deck environment to effectively train pilots on procedures, maneuvers and emergencies. Cirrus Scottsdale will utilize the simulator for recurrent Vision Jet training and can accommodate 45 pilots per month. The new simulator building is housed in an off-airport facility near Cirrus Scottsdale at Scottsdale Airport (SDL).

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Cirrus has expanded its Vision Jet recurrent training capabilities with a new flight simulator at Cirrus Scottsdale. Cirrus Scottsdale can train up to 45 pilots per month, making high-quality flight training more accessible for West Coast Vision Jet owners. Opening March 2026, the expansion will welcome new team members and offer concierge services to support customers.

“Cirrus is making Vision Jet flight training more accessible to customers on the West Coast,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus. “We are expanding flight training in Scottsdale, enhancing our capacity and convenience for our customers. The Cirrus Scottsdale investment is integral for our owner community seeking Vision Jet recurrent training.”

Cirrus Scottsdale currently provides Cirrus flight training for the SR Series and Vision Jet pilot services through Cirrus One™. With the expansion of flight training capability to now include recurrent Vision Jet training, Cirrus Scottsdale will recruit additional flight instructors, simulator technicians and administrative team members.

Once owners arrive at Cirrus Scottsdale, they will be greeted by a concierge who will assist them with transportation and other details for their stay. Cirrus Scottsdale welcomes Vision Jet pilots seeking recurrent training in March 2026. To prearrange your Vision Jet flight training reservation, please contact [email protected].

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 19 million hours, and 280 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; Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com.

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