Cirrus Aircraft Riding Recovery Wave

Mark Phelps

Thursday, August 08, 2013 at 08:48 PM ET

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** Cirrus SR22**

Key Takeaways:

Cirrus Aircraft significantly contributed to the overall 8.9% increase in general aviation aircraft deliveries in the first half of the year, marking its best performance since 2008 with 130 total deliveries and a 32% increase in Q2.
The company attributes its strong sales to rising demand, design innovation, and new institutional fleet deals, including a recent order for SR22 trainers from the Royal Saudi Air Force, adding to existing contracts with the U.S. and French Air Forces.
Cirrus's "Pilot on Demand" program, which provides experienced pilot-instructors to aircraft owners, is also credited with boosting sales by making aircraft ownership more accessible and helping owners hone their flying skills.

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Cirrus Aircraft was one of the players behind this year’s improved delivery numbers for the first half. According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association report, aircraft deliveries were up 8.9 percent overall compared with last year’s first six months, with deliveries of piston airplanes up 16.1 percent.

Cirrus reported a 32-percent increase during the second quarter, with 79 airplanes handed over to new owners. The total first half deliveries for Duluth, Minnesota-based Cirrus were 130, the company’s best performance since 2008.