Cirrus Launches Cirrus Next: Streamlined Aircraft Trade-In and Upgrade Program

Cirrus Aircraft has launched Cirrus Next, a new manufacturer-backed trade-in and upgrade program designed to streamline the aircraft ownership transition process. Announced on December 2, 2025, the program eliminates many of the traditional pain points associated with upgrading to a newer Cirrus aircraft.

Seamless Transitions Without Downtime

The Cirrus Next program addresses a common frustration among aircraft owners: the gap between selling an existing aircraft and taking delivery of a new one. The program ensures continuous flying capability throughout the upgrade process, managing the trade-in of your current aircraft to align precisely with the delivery of your new SR Series or Vision Jet.

No more juggling two aircraft simultaneously. No gap in ownership leaving you grounded. Cirrus handles the entire transition, including valuation, logistics, and all associated paperwork.

Factory Expertise in Valuation

Each aircraft traded through Cirrus Next receives evaluation by a Cirrus expert using up-to-date market data. This manufacturer-backed assessment eliminates the uncertainty of broker negotiations and ensures owners receive a fair, competitive valuation based on comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft’s true value.

The streamlined approach means no showings to coordinate, no back-and-forth negotiations with multiple parties, and no uncertainty about whether you’re getting a fair deal. The factory knows these aircraft better than anyone.

Factory Refurbishment Standards

Every pre-owned aircraft traded through Cirrus Next undergoes factory evaluation and refurbishment. This manufacturer-conducted process verifies and maintains quality standards, ensuring each aircraft meets Cirrus specifications before entering the pre-owned market.

This commitment to quality benefits both the selling and buying sides of the market. Sellers receive fair value for their well-maintained aircraft, while buyers in the pre-owned market gain confidence in factory-verified condition.

Eligible Aircraft

Cirrus Next is available for late-model SR Series aircraft and all generations of Vision Jets. The program complements rather than replaces the existing network of authorized Cirrus pre-owned brokers, providing owners with another option for their upgrade path.

The complete Cirrus new aircraft product line – from the naturally aspirated SR20 through the turbocharged SR22T and up to the Vision Jet – is available as an upgrade destination through the program.

Simplifying Ownership

“Cirrus Next eases the new aircraft upgrade process for SR Series and Vision Jet owners,” said Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen. “We are dedicated to simplifying aircraft ownership, and with Cirrus Next, we aim to complement new aircraft sales purchases and our network of brokers by removing barriers, uncertainty and downtime oftentimes associated with the transition.”

For current Cirrus owners considering an upgrade to the latest G7+ with Safe Return autoland or making the jump to a Vision Jet, Cirrus Next provides a straightforward path forward. The program represents Cirrus’s continued focus on the complete ownership experience, not just the aircraft itself.

More information is available at cirrusaircraft.com/next.