Horizon Aircraft, an innovator in hybrid eVTOL technology, has successfully completed full wing transition with its large-scale prototype, marking a significant milestone in the development of its Cavorite X7.
Designed to redefine regional air mobility (RAM), the Cavorite X7 combines the vertical agility of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft, targeting practical, long-range, high-speed operations.
Brandon Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon Aircraft, said, “Today we join a very small group of companies worldwide that have achieved this critical technical milestone. From the beginning, we have focused on innovations that make the most operational sense with the best available technology. We are looking forward to proving this next on our full-scale, piloted technical demonstrator that is currently under construction.”
Brian Robinson, Chief Engineer and Co-Founder, added, “This incredible achievement validates our unique and robust approach to the transition phase of flight. In our aircraft, the transition phase was designed from the beginning to be a non-event, as there are no complicated multi-copter rotating nacelles or heavy tilt-wing mechanisms, and we have multiple layers of redundancy. The result is an extremely safe and stable transition, a vital part of eVTOL operations, and an area in which many of our competitors have faced serious challenges.”
The company’s proprietary fan-in-wing design integrates advanced electric propulsion within the wing structure, enabling efficient vertical lift and smooth aerodynamic transition to forward flight. Unlike fully electric eVTOLs that are limited by current battery energy density, the Cavorite X7 utilizes a hybrid-electric powertrain, allowing it to achieve extended range and higher performance with fewer compromises.
