
The jet also packs its company trademark parachute system, which can be deployed as a last-ditch measure to save the aircraft and its occupants in cases when a typical emergency landing isn’t possible. Generating over 1,800 pounds of thrust, the aircraft is powered by Williams International Turbine, which helps the jet to achieve a range of up to 1,200 nautical miles, or roughly the distance between New York and Chicago and back. The launch of Vision Jet is auspicious, as there is significant market interest in air taxi services by the corporate sector.
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Speaking on this, Cirrus Aircraft’s President of Innovation and Operations, Pat Waddick says that the EASA approval of the Vision Jet Type Certificate paves the way for a ramp up of aircraft deliveries in Europe and continues to propel Cirrus Aircraft into new markets across the world.Ĭirrus Aircraft claims that those flying the Vision Jet do not require a full-time professional pilot or a full flight department which helps differentiate it in the luxury personal jet market.Ĭirrus’ Chief Engineer on the Vision Jet says that this is the first turbine airplane that’s aimed at the owner-flown market and has been designed as a personal transportation machine. Now certified, Cirrus can commence bookings, with over 600 reservations already received. The Vision Jet has also been approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). In the category of very light jets, Cirrus claims it’s the cheapest corporate jet available on the market as the average market rate of Business Jets is around AUD 16 million.Īccording to Cirrus, the Vision Jet was years in the making and recently received its seal of approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

With a view to provide affordable corporate jet services, US-based aircraft manufacturer, Cirrus Aircraft launched Vision Jet, valued at AUD 2.62 million.
