San Francisco-based Cobalt Aircraft announced it has seen great success since the launch of the Co50 Valkyrie in November. The company claims it has received 81 orders for the sleek composite speedster, adding up to a backlog worth more than $50 million, and has received hundreds of inquiries for the single-engine turbocharged airplane, according to David Loury, founder and CEO of Cobalt Aircraft.
Cobalt Announces Thick Order Book for Co50 Valkyrie
Key Takeaways:
- Cobalt Aircraft's Co50 Valkyrie has seen significant initial success with 81 orders, accumulating a backlog worth over $50 million since its November launch.
- Two-thirds of the preorders are for the experimental Valkyrie X, with the first deliveries expected by year-end or early next year; certification efforts are currently on hold to prioritize these deliveries.
- Customers are predominantly based in the United States, with others internationally, drawn by the aircraft's 260-knot speed, all-composite construction, and 320-degree view canopy.
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