Cirrus Unveils TRAC10 as New Benchmark for Flight Training

Company says clean-sheet aircraft prioritizes safety, efficiency, and connectivity.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, July 06, 2026 at 05:22 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Cirrus Aircraft has launched the TRAC10, a three-place trainer designed specifically for flight schools. [Credit: Cirrus Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Cirrus has introduced the TRAC10, a new clean-sheet training aircraft specifically designed for the instructional market, emphasizing modern safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
The three-place aircraft is powered by a multi-fuel turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine and features advanced safety systems like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), Garmin ESP, stick shakers, and a cuffed-wing design.
It includes modern amenities such as adjustable seating, USB-C ports, optional air conditioning, and Cirrus IQ for wireless data transmission, fleet management, and automatic database updates.
The TRAC10 has already secured over 100 orders, with U.S. deliveries starting in 2027, international deliveries in 2028, and a starting price of $499,900.

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Cirrus, the manufacturer that introduced the aviation world to the concept of an airplane with a built-in parachute, is introducing the TRAC10, a clean-sheet design purposefully built for the instructional market.

“The TRAC10 is a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft,” said Pat Waddick, president of innovation and operations at Cirrus, in a news release. “Our team challenged decades-old norms and designed in industry-leading safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency with advanced technology delivered through simple, intuitive interfaces—creating a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots.”