Horizon Aircraft’s New Board of Directors

The directors bring considerable field operations, corporate governance and executive management experience across the aviation and technology sectors By Joe Macey / 05 Jan 2024
Horizon Aircraft announces new Board of Directors
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Horizon Aircraft, a hybrid-electric air taxi developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, has disclosed its Board of Directors.

The post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors will be led by Brandon Robinson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon, and is comprised of five directors that bring considerable field operations, corporate governance and executive management experience across the aviation and technology sectors.

Brandon Robinson, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Horizon Aircraft, said; “We are grateful to have inspired both experienced public and private company executives to help shape the trajectory of Horizon Aircraft. Each member brings distinct operating skills that will help us execute sharply as we move into 2024. I look forward to working in partnership with this elite group to continue the development of our groundbreaking technology.”

The composition of the post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors includes:

  • Brandon Robinson, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman 
  • Jason O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer and Director
  • Trisha Nomura, Independent Director
  • John Maris, Ph.D., Independent Director
  • John Pinsent, Independent Director
Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International, focusing on emerging aviation technologies since joining in 2022. He has particular expertise in eVTOLs, vertiports, and propulsion systems. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience sharpens both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to deliver well-informed, authoritative insights on the latest trends in the aviation sector. Connect

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