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Cirrus Aircraft is investing $13 million to expand its Grand Forks, North Dakota manufacturing facility by 30,000 sq ft, bringing the total footprint to 195,000 sq ft. The expansion supports continued production of the company’s SR-series piston single and SF50 Vision Jet models. Construction is scheduled to be completed in second-quarter 2026.
The facility enhancement will incorporate additional equipment, storage capacity, and technical tools to support manufacturing operations. Cirrus anticipates adding more positions over the next five years as production capabilities increase.
“We have worked closely with the Grand Forks legislature and community to invest in the growth and expansion of a facility that…supports manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft and best-selling jet—right here in Grand Forks,” said Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen.
Cirrus has delivered more than 11,000 aircraft to date, with the combined fleet accumulating upwards of 18 million flight hours. All SR-series and Vision Jet models incorporate the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, while the SR-series G7+ and Vision Jet G3 also include Garmin Autoland as standard equipment.

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Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility in North Dakota 

Cirrus Aircraft will invest $13M to expand the facility by 30,000 sq ft

Cirrus Aircraft will invest $13 million to expand its Grand Forks, North Dakota manufacturing facility by 30,000 sq ft, bringing the footprint to 195,000 sq ft. 

Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility

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