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The Vision Jet, model SF50, is a single engine very light jet designed and produced by Cirrus Aircraft. The company began initial development in 2003, had an aircraft mock up by 28 June, 2007 and on 26 June, 2008 declared that it was the ‘slowest, lowest and cheapest jet available’. It is designed for single pilot operation.
The Vision Jet was first flown on 3 July, 2008 from Duluth airport, but the subsequent production aircraft would have a more pointed nose, larger belly section, redesigned wing-root fairing, a V tail and a larger ventral fin.
After Cirrus was bought by CAIGA in 2011, the first conforming prototype flew on 24 March, 2014. The FAA awarded type certification on 28 October, 2016, the first civilian single engine jet to be type certified, and deliveries started on 19 December, 2016. EASA certification followed in May 2017.
The all carbon fibre, low wing, seven seat Vision Jet is powered by Williams FJ33-4A-19 turbofan, 1,900 lbf, mounted on the aft centre of the fuselage and then canted at a descending angle so that it blows vectored thrust through the V tail. The engine positioning also gives a more flexible centre of gravity for loading, facilitates inspections and servicing, and mitigates onboard noise. The Vision Jet also has a whole aircraft ballistic parachute system provided as standard.
On January 8, 2019 Cirrus announced the improved G2 Vision Jet. It has a higher ceiling for greater speed and range, and updated avionics. FAA certification was granted on 8 January, 2019.
The G2+ Vision Jet, featuring improved take off performance and Gogo inflight WiFi, was announced in July 2021.
Includes enhanced G2 and G2+ variants
World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
Cirrus Vision SF50 | 88 | 5 | 4 | 199 cu ft | 256 kts | 796 nm | 2016 - 2018 |
Cirrus Vision SF50 G2 | 190 | 17 | 4 | 208 cu ft | 256 kts | 796 nm | 2018 - 2021 |
Cirrus Vision SF50 G2+ | 263 | 17 | 4 | 208 cu ft | 259 kts | 1,118 nm | 2021 - current |
July 25, 2023 | Weather and connectivity features bring improvements to Vision Jet |
June 2, 2023 | Two G2+ Vision additions are music to Sweet ears |
April 16, 2023 | ANAC gives the nod to Cirrus Safe Return system |
April 3, 2023 | Cirrus web site renders choice of colour palette |
January 27, 2023 | Verijet takes delivery of three new Cirrus SF50s |
December 12, 2022 | ASG adds base and line maintenance to SF50 capability |
June 3, 2022 | Verijet expands fleet with more powerful Cirrus jets |
April 30, 2022 | Williams authorises ASG for Vision Jet engine line maintenance |
February 28, 2022 | Cirrus grows footprint following strong 2021 performance |
February 2, 2022 | Carbon-neutral Verijet moves into Caribbean |
January 12, 2022 | Augsburg authorised to service Vision Jets |
November 18, 2021 | ASG qualifies as authorised Vision Jet full service centre |
October 1, 2021 | Synergy adds Cirrus for charter and urgent cargo |
September 3, 2021 | VeriJet has a clear vision for the light jet market |
August 9, 2021 | Cirrus' Safe Return autoland passes muster with EASA |
July 23, 2021 | Cirrus ensures continued evolution of Vision Jet series |
June 10, 2021 | NBAA enthusiasm helps Garmin to land top trophy |
April 19, 2021 | Gary Jet Center named as a Cirrus ASC |
April 8, 2021 | Cirrus reports triumphant year for the Vision Jet |
March 13, 2021 | Garmin Autoland in the running for top accolade |
January 28, 2021 | First Belgian Vision Jet touches down at ASL |
December 7, 2020 | Luxaviation UK takes Milan-based Cirrus under its wing |
September 5, 2020 | Vision Jet' Safe Return certification is a world first |
August 24, 2020 | Cirrus ups European training and finance options |
August 11, 2020 | Cirrus unveils turnkey ownership programme for Vision Jet |
May 12, 2020 | Fast Company recognises Garmin for innovation |
February 24, 2020 | Cirrus celebrates record year and more innovation for 2020 |
January 20, 2020 | Vision Jet makes Sweet charter addition |
January 7, 2020 | ASB becomes first ASC for SF50 in Europe |
December 2, 2019 | Sweet puts the Cirrus Vision Jet on AOC |
November 10, 2019 | Cirrus unveils autoland system Safe Return |
October 22, 2019 | Cirrus selects Flightdocs for warranty aircraft management |
May 30, 2019 | Dallas facility is planned for Cirrus aircraft |
January 15, 2019 | Cirrus unveils 'higher, faster, farther' Vision Jet |
December 28, 2018 | Cirrus CEO looks forward to strategic role |
November 3, 2018 | Cirrus Aircraft launches Cirrus Services |
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