Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

Cirrus is adding a new airplane to its TRAC flight training product line, the Rotax 916-powered TRAC10 with a three-seat cabin, Garmin avionics, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), with price starting at $499,000. Deliveries in the U.S. will begin in 2027, and elsewhere in 2028.
The turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc delivers 160 hp and burns as few as 5.9 gph at 65% power. More importantly, the engine runs on 100LL avgas, unleaded 91/94, and select blends of mogas. Engine control is electronic, simplifying operation. Flight training providers can monitor TRAC10 fleets with Cirrus IQ wireless transmission of aircraft data, integration with third-party debrief applications, and remote monitoring of fuel and coolant levels and oil temperature.
The three-seat configuration is designed to facilitate crew-based observational training with an observer in an elevated third seat in the rear of the cabin. An optional configurable display for the rear seat helps keep the observer “immersed in the flight deck workflow,” according to Cirrus. The cabin also features adjustable seats and rudder pedals, multiple USB-C ports, and cup holders at each seat. Air conditioning is optional.
In addition to CAPS, the TRAC10’s autopilot is equipped with Garmin’s Electronic Stability &amp; Protection and level button. Airline-style stick shakers warn of impending stalls, while a cuffed-wing leading-edge design maximizes spin resistance and helps with optimal controllability at low speeds.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New Pilots To Train in Rotax-powered Cirrus TRAC10 Training Airplane

Third seat enables observer pilot to participate in training flights

TRAC10’s airline-style stick shakers warn of impending stalls, while a cuffed wing leading edge design maximizes spin resistance and helps with controllability.

New Pilots To Train in Rotax-powered Cirrus TRAC10

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Military use cases could include carrying half a dozen Chinook helicopters

Radia Adds Partners for WindRunner Supersized Cargo Lifter

Charlotte Bailey

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Confirmed selection of Saab's system announced at NATO's Ankara summit

NATO To Order Up To 10 Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The OEM is well on its way to meeting its target output

Embraer’s Q2 Deliveries Strongest in 16 Years

Hanneke Weitering

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Wingless multicopter shapes certification strategy

SkyDrive Builds Its Case for SD-05 eVTOL Certification

Chad Trautvetter

To date, Gulfstream aircraft have achieved 815 speed records fleet-wide

Gulfstream G800 Goes the Distance on Record Flights

Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, and Airbus offer luxurious means of traveling the globe.

Flagship Ultra-Long-Range Private Jets: Gulfstream G700, Bombardier Global 8000, & Dassault Falcon 10X

Donated Swedish C/D variants in 2027 will precede delivery of new-build fighters 

Ukraine Orders First 16 Saab Gripen E Fighters 

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

In this article

Cirrus Aircraft

More In Aircraft