Cirrus Aircraft is focusing on convenience, connectivity and luxury in upgrades for the 2016 SR range.
With greater connectivity and stow pockets for devices, redesigned seats, Bluetooth audio panel and keyless entry, the company says the range now approaches the comfort levels of luxury cars.
“Cirrus Aircraft is proud to produce the best-selling airplane in its segment for the 13th consecutive year, and for 2016 we’ve raised the bar again,” said Todd Simmons, Cirrus Aircraft President of Customer Experience.
“The reason for our success is simple: we never stop listening to our owners and operators, we never stop innovating and we never cease to provide the highest quality customer experience – whether on the ground or in flight. In 2016 we continue to refine the aircraft to enhance both pilot and passenger comfort and to leave an unmistakable impression on the tarmac, connecting customers to their aircraft in new and distinctive ways.
"The 2016 SR series is the most sophisticated aircraft we’ve ever produced – period.”
Cirrus has also incorporated the Garmin Flight Stream into the cockpit, enabling wireless connectivity between mobile devices and the Cirrus Perspective avionics flight deck. Pilots can now flight plan at home or at work, transfer flight plans to and from the avionics seamlessly, easily change route mid-flight, display a new and wide array of flight information including pitch, bank and GPS data all via a mobile device.
To accommodate for low-light situations, the 2016 SRs have exterior lighting illuminating both the steps and cabin, making for safer pre-flight and aircraft entry. A baggage compartment light was also added, activated simply by opening the baggage door.
More information on the 2016 Cirrus range is available from the Cirrus Aircraft website.