New Horizon Aircraft (Horizon), operating as Horizon Aircraft, has announced the appointment of Tom Brassington as Chief Technology Officer.
Brassington is the latest addition to Horizon Aircraft’s growing engineering team, which has been strengthened by a series of strategic hires from the aerospace sector. He joins Horizon from Lilium, a leading eVTOL developer, where he served as Head of System Design Engineering. He will assume his new role at Horizon Aircraft at the end of October 2024.
With 17 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering, Brassington brings visionary leadership and technical expertise, particularly in the eVTOL space. His appointment is set to significantly enhance Horizon Aircraft’s engineering capabilities, streamline development processes, and drive innovation. Additionally, his expertise in eVTOL certification will be instrumental as Horizon prepares for the production of the Cavorite X7, a piloted seven-seat hybrid electric eVTOL designed to meet the needs of customers in the medevac, business aviation and commercial cargo sectors.
Brassington noted that the eVTOL sector is becoming increasingly competitive, with a few companies emerging as likely leaders. He expressed confidence in Horizon Aircraft’s strong operational focus, realistic concept compatible with current technology, and highly experienced team. He looks forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and success during this exciting phase.
