When 2016’s billing numbers were released this week by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Cirrus Aircraft easily captured the top slot, having delivered 317 aircraft, fully a third more airframes than its nearest rival, Textron Aviation’s Cessna Aircraft Company.
Cirrus Calls 2016 Another Year of Progress
Key Takeaways:
- Cirrus Aircraft dominated 2016 deliveries with 317 aircraft, marking its third consecutive year exceeding 300 deliveries, while also launching the G6 piston line and commencing deliveries of its Vision Jet with over 600 orders.
- The company expanded its infrastructure by opening the Knoxville Global Customer Experience Center, which will serve as a central hub for aircraft deliveries, service, and training.
- Cirrus was recognized for its safety leadership, receiving the first-ever Joseph T. Nall safety award from AOPA for its decade-long excellent safety record, significantly aided by the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) which has saved 146 lives.
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