Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen on the G7, Safety and the Future of General Aviation
The head of Cirrus on the G7, safety, regional travel and why eVTOLs still face big hurdles.
General aviation is still open to disruption, says Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen. In Episode 326, he talks with Justin about the G7, safety and where personal flying is headed.
In this episode you’ll learn
- 01What’s new in the Cirrus G7
- 02Cirrus’s investment in research and development
- 03Growing demand for regional travel
- 04Safety and pilot training at Cirrus
- 05The hurdles facing eVTOL aircraft
The G7
Nielsen describes the recently launched G7 and Cirrus’s focus on craftsmanship and fit and finish.
Safety first
Safety and pilot training are core Cirrus values.
Episode 326 · 47 minHear the full conversation with Zean Nielsen.
The market and eVTOLs
He sees demand for regional travel, intensified by the pandemic, and is cautiously optimistic about eVTOLs while pointing to technology, infrastructure and regulatory hurdles.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the CEO of Cirrus?
Zean Nielsen was Cirrus CEO at the time of this episode.
What does Cirrus think about eVTOLs?
Nielsen is cautiously optimistic but points to infrastructure, technology and regulatory hurdles.
