Cirrus Reveals Plans for a Huge Next-Gen Aircraft Development Center

Company aims to hire 80 engineers for the 39-acre Minnesota innovation facility.

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 12:26 PM ET

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Cirrus's new 189,000-square-foot Duluth Innovation Center covers 39 acres at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. [Courtesy: Cirrus Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Cirrus Aircraft is establishing a new 189,000-square-foot "Duluth Innovation Center" in Duluth, Minnesota, dedicated to developing its next generation of aircraft.
The company plans to expand its engineering team significantly, hiring an additional 80 engineers over the next three years.
This investment underscores Cirrus Aircraft's commitment to continuous innovation and aims to attract top talent in general aviation.
The acquisition of the previously vacant facility also provides a substantial financial benefit to the city of Duluth, saving over $600,000 annually in expenses.

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Cirrus Aircraft will develop a massive new facility in Duluth, Minnesota, that the company announced Monday will be dedicated to developing the next generation of Cirrus aircraft.

Cirrus’s new 189,000-square-foot Duluth Innovation Center covers 39 acres, following its recent acquisition of the former Northwest Airlines Corp. facility, which was last occupied by AAR Corp. at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The company said it would transform the building into an innovation center and expand its team of engineers to build its new aircraft, with renovations set to begin this month.