Cirrus Unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft has officially unveiled its 2026 SR Series G7+, a major generational upgrade to its best-selling SR20, SR22, and SR22T piston aircraft.

Safety Enhancements
- Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland – autonomous landing system for emergencies.
- Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – standard whole-airframe parachute.
- Runway Occupancy Awareness and Smart Pitot Heat for improved situational awareness.

Connectivity & Power
- Expanded Cirrus Global Connect with real-time weather updates every 5 minutes (storm cells, turbulence, icing).
- Integrated Iridium network and optional Starlink connectivity.
- Upgraded USB-C ports: 60W in front, 100W in rear, supporting modern devices.

Avionics Upgrades
- Enhanced Perspective Touch+™ avionics with visual approach capabilities and autopilot integration.
- Customizable display presets (up to 9 saved layouts).

Design & Customization
- New Carbon and Platinum livery collections with bold striping and branding.
- Three new premium paint colors: Tangerine, Maldives, Viridian.

Propeller Options
- SR22 now standard with a 3-blade composite propeller.
- New 4-blade composite propeller upgrade for improved ramp presence.

Market Context
- Cirrus has delivered 11,000+ SR Series aircraft since 1999, making it the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft globally.
- The company continues to expand ownership support programs, including Cirrus Next (trade-in and upgrade pathway).

Why It Matters
The G7+ represents Cirrus’ push to blend luxury, safety, and connectivity in personal aviation. With features like autonomous emergency landing and Starlink-enabled cabins, it positions the SR Series as both a lifestyle aircraft and a business tool.