Cirrus Vision SF50

The Cirrus Vision SF50, produced by Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, is the first single‑engine personal jet to receive certification in the United States. Development began in 2006 when Cirrus unveiled its vision of a “personal jet” that would combine the ease of a piston‑powered light sport aircraft with the speed and altitude of a jet. After a lengthy flight‑test program, the SF50 earned its FAA Type Certificate in December 2016 and entered series production at the Duluth, Minnesota facility in 2017. The jet features a sleek, low‑profile airframe powered by a Williams International FJ33‑5A turbofan delivering 1,800 pounds of thrust, enabling cruise speeds near 300 knots and a range of roughly 1,200 nautical miles. Unique attributes include a whole‑aircraft parachute system, side‑by‑side seating, glass cockpit with Garmin Perspective flight deck, and a single‑engine, low‑maintenance design that appeals to owner‑pilots. Its modest acquisition cost—around $2 million—has opened jet ownership to a broader market, reshaping general aviation by bridging the gap between high‑performance turboprops and traditional business jets. The Vision SF50 continues to set a precedent for safety, affordability, and accessibility in personal jet travel.