# Sophisticated Personal Aircrafts The Cobalt Valkyrie Models Feature Sleek and Thoughtful Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-aircraft References: [yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/autos/700-000-cobalt-valkyrie-might-prettiest-personal-plane-173016191.html) & [cobalt-aircraft](http://www.cobalt-aircraft.com/) The [Valkyrie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valkyrie-spider) is a stylish personal aircraft, offered by Cobalt Aircraft, that brings together sophisticated engineering and a sleek design with luxurious and convenient interior amenities. This aircraft, which features liberal use of composites on the exterior, has a distinctly [aerodynamic and sleek shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor) and is powered by a rear-facing, turbocharged 350-horsepower engine. It is capable of attaining top speeds of up to 260 knots, which is equivalent to about 482 km/h, and can comfortably seat up to five adults and their luggage. The aircraft is available in two models, the C050 -- which is capable of being flown unrestricted -- and the Valyrie-X, which is an experimental-certified offering. Ultimately, these personal aircraft are disruptive in that they are technologically advanced but are also very thoughtfully designed to keep passengers comfortable and satisfied. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Personal Aircraft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the aviation industry to create opulent and advanced personal aircraft for affluent customers. - **Advanced Composite Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the materials industry to create and improve materials for lightweight and aerodynamic personal aircraft. - **Turbocharged Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the engine industry to create efficient and powerful engines for personal aircraft. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation Industry:** Opportunity to cater to the affluent market segment and create advanced personal aircraft with luxurious amenities. - **Materials Industry:** Opportunity to create and improve lightweight and aerodynamic materials for personal aircraft. - **Engine Industry:** Opportunity to create efficient and powerful engines for personal aircraft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Uk Electric Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Blade-Like eVTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostavio-mx1.md) - [Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtol.md)