Cirrus Aircraft has received a vote of confidence from the U.S. Air Force in the form of a fleet order for 25 single-engine SR20s for the Air Force Academy’s cadet training program. The Academy will take delivery of the airplanes — designated as T-53A trainers in the customized configuration — starting this summer and continuing through 2012.
Air Force Academy Buying 25 Cirrus SR20 Trainers
Key Takeaways:
- Cirrus Aircraft has secured a $6.1 million contract to supply 25 SR20 (T-53A) single-engine trainers to the U.S. Air Force Academy for its cadet training program.
- This order signifies the U.S. Air Force's continued confidence in Cirrus, even after the company's recent acquisition by a Chinese aircraft manufacturing consortium.
- The T-53A trainers were selected for meeting performance and operational criteria and come equipped with advanced safety features, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and integrated avionics.
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