Horizon and MHIRJ will join forces to advance the development of the Cavorite X7

Horizon Aircraft partners with MHIRJ on Cavorite X7 development

New Horizon Aircraft has announced an agreement with MHIRJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to support the continued development of its hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Under the collaboration, MHIRJ will deliver specialist engineering services focused on the design and development of flight test instrumentation for […]

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Horizon Aircraft and North Aircraft Industries to build Cavorite X7 wings Horizon Aircraft

Horizon Aircraft to partner with NAI to build Cavorite X7 wings

MRO & Production

New Horizon Aircraft (Horizon Aircraft) has partnered with North Aircraft Industries (NAI) to manufacture and test the custom-designed wings for the Company’s full-scale VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the Cavorite X7. NAI is internationally recognised for its expertise in complex aerospace composite engineering, manufacturing, and testing. Its highly skilled engineering and production teams, combined

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Horizon partners with RAMPF on Cavorite X7 fuselage

MRO & Production

New Horizon Aircraft has partnered with RAMPF Composite Solutions (RAMPF) to manufacture the fuselage – the main body of the aircraft – for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) programme. RAMPF has built a strong global reputation as a leader in high-performance composite design, engineering and manufacturing. Using advanced production techniques and

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Cavorite X7 design evolution accelerates performance and safety

MRO & Production

New Horizon Aircraft has announced significant technical updates to its Cavorite X7, further enhancing safety, aerodynamics and cruise performance. Following the successful transition flight of its large-scale prototype in May 2025, which validated the company’s patented fan-in-wing technology, Horizon Aircraft has progressed to the design and build of its full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The refined

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Horizon advances X7 programme and strengthens balance sheet

Financial

New Horizon Aircraft has reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, ended November 30, 2025, highlighting continued progress across its development, financial and organisational priorities. During the quarter, the company made significant advances on its full-scale hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 aircraft, with assembly of the first prototype expected in 2026

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Horizon advances Cavorite X7 towards IFR-capable flight

Aircraft & Engines

New Horizon Aircraft, operating as Horizon Aircraft, is accelerating development of the Cavorite X7, one of the world’s first hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft designed to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This marks a significant competitive advantage, as no existing eVTOL has yet achieved IFR capability, which allows safe flight through cloud, low-visibility conditions and adverse

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Andrea Mocellin is set to help transform the Cavorite X7 into a visually iconic and technologically superior aircraft

Horizon Aircraft partners with designer Andrea Mocellin

MRO & Production

Horizon Aircraft has announced a strategic collaboration with internationally renowned mobility designer Andrea Mocellin. The partnership aims to refine both the design and aesthetics of the company’s hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft, the Cavorite X7. Mocellin is celebrated for his innovative contributions across aviation, automotive and micromobility sectors. His impressive portfolio includes key roles at Lilium, Alfa

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Horizon Aircraft to lease Cavorite X7 eVTOLs to Discovery Air Chile

Aircraft & Engines

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

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Tom Brassington joins Horizon Aircraft as Chief Technology Officer

People

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

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Horizon Aircraft, Pono Capital Three finalise business combination

Financial

Robinson Aircraft, operating under the trade name Horizon Aircraft, a company specialising in hybrid-electric vertical take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Pono Capital Three, a special purpose acquisition company, have successfully finalised their previously announced business combination. Starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the merged entity will operate under the name New Horizon Aircraft (Horizon

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Horizon Aircraft partners with MHIRJ on Cavorite X7 development

Horizon Aircraft to partner with NAI to build Cavorite X7 wings

Horizon partners with RAMPF on Cavorite X7 fuselage

Cavorite X7 design evolution accelerates performance and safety

Horizon advances X7 programme and strengthens balance sheet

Horizon advances Cavorite X7 towards IFR-capable flight

Horizon Aircraft partners with designer Andrea Mocellin

Horizon Aircraft to lease Cavorite X7 eVTOLs to Discovery Air Chile

Tom Brassington joins Horizon Aircraft as Chief Technology Officer

Horizon Aircraft, Pono Capital Three finalise business combination

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