Cirrus has introduced the TRAC10, a new aircraft developed specifically for professional, collegiate and career-oriented flight schools. The new model expands the company’s TRAC line of training aircraft and is designed to meet the needs of increasingly intensive professional pilot training.

The aircraft will be manufactured at Cirrus’ headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. Deliveries to customers in the United States are expected to begin in 2027, while the first international deliveries are planned for 2028. According to Cirrus, more than 100 TRAC10 aircraft have already been ordered by 13 professional flight schools around the world.

The TRAC10 is powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc engine with FADEC, producing 160 hp. Cirrus says the engine can burn as little as 5.9 gallons of fuel per hour at 65% power in cruise, which should help flight schools reduce operating costs and increase fleet availability. Another advantage is its ability to use several types of fuel, including 100LL AvGas, unleaded 91/94 and selected Mogas blends.

The aircraft features a three-seat configuration, setting it apart from traditional training aircraft. The third seat is intended for an observer, additional student or instructor, encouraging learning through observation and work in an environment more similar to professional flight operations. The rear observer station is positioned between two large windows and elevated to provide a better view of the flight deck, with the option of installing an additional configurable display.

The cabin has been designed for intensive daily use in training operations. The seats and rudder pedals are adjustable, while the aircraft includes multiple USB-C ports, cup holders at each seat, additional storage space and optional air conditioning. Cirrus says the TRAC10 was designed specifically for an environment in which an aircraft is used several times a day, with frequent departures, landings and crew changes.

A strong emphasis has been placed on safety. Like other Cirrus aircraft, the TRAC10 is equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, or CAPS, a whole-airframe parachute system. It also includes Electronic Stability & Protection, the Blue Level Button, a stick shaker to warn of an impending stall, and a specially designed cuffed wing intended to improve spin resistance and controllability at low speeds.

The TRAC10 also brings digital fleet management through the Cirrus IQ system, which wirelessly transmits aircraft data and can be integrated with flight debriefing applications and fleet management platforms. The system also enables automatic navigation database updates and digital monitoring of fuel, coolant, oil temperature and maintenance intervals.

Cirrus says the TRAC10 is its most direct answer to the needs of professional flight schools. Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations at Cirrus, described the new model as a “complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft”, with an emphasis on safety, durability, ergonomics and operational efficiency.

The starting price of the new Cirrus TRAC10 is $499,900. The model is therefore positioned as a technologically advanced and highly specialized aircraft for schools that want to base pilot training on modern avionics, digital fleet monitoring and safety systems that have not often been seen in basic flight training.