Cirrus reports higher deliveries and revenue as backlog stays above 1,000 aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft said its order backlog held above 1,000 airplanes in the first half of 2026, helped by higher deliveries and revenue.

The manufacturer delivered 405 aircraft in the period, up 16% from 350 a year earlier. Revenue climbed 24% to $737 million from $594 million. Net income rose to roughly $88.1 million from about $65 million over the same period in 2025.

Orders and reservations totaled 398 aircraft in the first half, compared with 241 a year earlier, giving the company a book-to-bill ratio of 0.98. Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen said the backlog remains healthy, with wait times ranging from one to two years depending on the model. He said strong demand has also kept the used aircraft market active.

Aircraft sales revenue reached $617 million, up from $498 million. Revenue from Cirrus Services and other operations grew to $120 million from $96 million. The company did not disclose a model-specific breakdown of its backlog.

The results follow the mid-August opening of an expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which added more than 30,000 square feet of space for composite production. The facility supports the SR Series and Vision Jet lines and will also build composite components for the upcoming TRAC10 training aircraft.

Cirrus CFO George Letten said the near-even book-to-bill ratio reflects steady order intake relative to deliveries, helping sustain backlog levels even as production capacity expands.