Cirrus begins work on $8 million Duluth engine run-up center

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Published: November 1, 2026

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Updated: November 2, 2026 (1h ago)

First reported by: Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus AircraftSR SeriesVision JetTRAC10Duluth, MinnesotaGeneral Aviation NewsAviation Week

In brief

Cirrus has begun building a 15,000-square-foot Duluth facility for engine testing and fuel calibration, with operations expected to start in summer 2027.

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Project investment amount: more than $8 million versus $11 million.
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Cirrus Aircraft has started construction of a dedicated Engine Run-Up Center in Duluth, Minnesota, adding production-test capacity at the company’s main manufacturing hub. The planned building covers 15,000 square feet and is described by Cirrus as a facility for engine-system testing, performance checks and fuel calibration on the SR Series, Vision Jet and TRAC10. The company says the work supports aircraft certification processes; its announcement also frames the center as a way to conduct the tests safely and efficiently.

Cirrus puts the investment at more than $8 million and expects the…

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