Cirrus Aircraft has officially opened its new Innovation Center, situated at the company's headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. This state-of-the-art facility is located within the former Northwest Airlines Corp. building, covering 189,000 square feet and spanning 39 acres at Duluth International Airport (KDLH). The Innovation Center is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the development of Cirrus' upcoming generation of products and services.
Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "The Innovation Center is an incredible company milestone that supports the future development and endeavors of Cirrus Aircraft product development. We are continuing to invest in the company and the City of Duluth with the Innovation Center opening. We have worked closely with our partners to renovate the building and hire more engineers and technicians to join the new facility in Duluth."
The decision to construct the Innovation Center was announced by Cirrus in September 2022. Besides offering workspaces, the center includes essential features such as a material and processes lab, integration test lab, advanced design and development lab, environmental equipment, testing capabilities, and dedicated space for research and development activities. Currently, Cirrus has more than 300 employees working at this facility.
