Horizon Aircraft has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Discovery Air Chile to lease five Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOLs, with deliveries expected in 2028. The advanced aircraft will revolutionise regional air services in Chile by significantly reducing transfer times for passengers, patients and time-sensitive goods while lowering operational costs.
Álvaro González, General Manager of Discovery Air Chile, expressed pride in becoming South America’s first operator of Horizon’s hybrid eVTOL, highlighting its potential to enhance speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency in regional air transport.
“The Cavorite X7 is expected to transform the speed, flexibility and cost to transport people and critical goods. This will be transformative for Chilean air movements at a regional level.”Brandon Robinson, CEO of Horizon Aircraft, said: “This agreement with Discovery Air Chile Ltda. marks a significant milestone for Horizon Aircraft as we further expand our international footprint into South America. In Chile, when it comes to emergency evacuations, transfers and quickly reaching hospitals, speed is essential. Our Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL offers a compelling economic and operational alternative to helicopters. Our aircraft can fly almost twice as fast as a traditional helicopter with an estimated 30% lower per-hour operating cost. This results in over 75% savings as compared to a traditional helicopter on a per-mile basis.”
