SR22 Improvements drive upgrade decision

Duluth, Minn. (7/16/2007)- Cirrus Design Corporation has enjoyed strong sales results for their Third Generation of the worlds No. 1 selling aircraft, the Cirrus SR22-G3, and is pleased to announce a whole fleet upgrade by PlaneSmart! of Dallas, TX for their Professionally Managed Shared Ownership program. Based on the value improvement in the G3 aircraft, PlaneSmart! will be doing an entire fleet replacement as soon as aircraft are available in order to offer their customers the best transportation package in the market.

PlaneSmart! is replacing their late model fleet of SR22-G2 aircraft with brand new SR22-G3 equipped with every option including turbo and air conditioning.  “We have always strived to make sure our clients fly the very best in aircraft technology available,” said Jeffery A. Cullen, PlaneSmart!s President and co-founder.  “This new Cirrus SR22-G3 is the result of over 700 changes that will allow our customers to go higher, farther and safer than ever before.  Given the high level of customer satisfaction we have had with our G2s, the combination of refined improvements on the G3 and our top rated aircraft ownership program will make the aircraft ownership experience the best yet.”

“Were impressed with PlaneSmart!s commitment to providing state-of-the-art transportation service to its customers in a shared format that “right sizes” customers transportation needs to the available aircraft,” Cirrus CEO Alan Klapmeier remarked after completing the multimillion dollar transaction with PlaneSmart!.  “We value them greatly as a partner and are pleased to continue building our relationship with them into the future.”

The Cirrus SR22 has been the most popular aircraft for the past five years running because of the value provided by the unique combination of safety and performance features.  To learn more about this exciting aircraft, please contact Cirrus at 866.556.1518 or visit the website at www.cirrusdesign.com.