What Happened
Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft Poised to Disrupt Traditional Helicopter Market
Horizon Aircraft’s CEO, Brandon Robinson, has set his sights on the helicopter industry with the company’s Cavorite X7, a hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The X7 boasts impressive capabilities, including carrying seven people up to 800 km at 450 km/h. Horizon has announced orders and partnerships for the X7, including a deal with V Star Powered Lift Aviation for up to 100 aircraft. According to Robinson, the company sees helicopters, not eVTOLs, as its main competitors. The Cavorite X7 is expected to disrupt the traditional helicopter market, with its hybrid electric technology potentially offering faster, cheaper, and safer operations. This development was first reported by AeroTime.