Wed, Oct 08, 2008
Company Says XL-5 Sales Momentum Is Building
High-performance homebuilt aircraft producer Velocity Aircraft
announced Tuesday a new purchase order of 20 Velocity XL-5
aircraft. The announcement is the first major sales contract
secured by Sebastian, FL-based Velocity, Inc., since its April 2008
acquisition by Rocket Racing Composites Corp., a division within
the parent company for the Rocket Racing League.
Velocity's XL-5 airframe is the same airframe being used for the
Rocket Racing League's Rocket Racers. The Velocity XL-5 is an easy
to build, easy to fly, true high performance airplane with the
ability to make 1000 NM + cross country trips while carrying up to
five people and baggage in comfort -- at speeds in excess of 200
mph.
"This 20-plane order is the culmination of six months of hard
work by the Velocity team," said Scott Baker, president of
Velocity, Inc. "Since the acquisition by Rocket Racing Composite
Corp., there has been a lot of interest and feedback from the
public in Velocity, Inc. contributing to many of the technology
advances that are planned for the Rocket Racer models. These new
developments in performance and comfort benefit Velocity owners who
use their aircraft for personal and business travel."
Velocity Aircraft has delivered over 675-Velocity aircraft kits
to customers worldwide. Velocity Aircraft offers two cabin models
with a wide range of available options.
The company adds it is currently developing and designing two
new models to be introduced in 2009.
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