Cirrus Starts Construction on Duluth Engine-Test Center
Cirrus Aircraft has begun building a dedicated engine run-up center at its headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.
FlyMarshall Newsroom1 min read
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Cirrus Aircraft began construction on an engine run-up center at its Duluth, Minnesota, headquarters, with groundbreaking reported on October 26, 2026. The facility is planned for engine-system testing across several Cirrus aircraft lines.
Key details
- Reports put the project cost at $8 million and the facility size at 15,000 square feet.
- Planned testing covers engine-system function, performance, and fuel calibration before aircraft certification.
- The aircraft named for testing are the SR Series, Vision Jet, and TRAC10.
The planned center is set to cover 15,000 square feet.
Why it matters
A dedicated test facility in Duluth would give Cirrus a place to evaluate engine systems across its piston and jet aircraft programs as they move through certification work. That links the company’s Minnesota headquarters with testing for multiple product lines.
What happens next
Construction will bring Cirrus closer to adding the center to its Duluth operations, supporting engine-system testing for its aircraft programs. Which Cirrus aircraft would you most like to see fly next?
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