Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Five Cavorite X7s Will Be Delivered In 2028
Horizon Aircraft and Chilean helicopter operator Discovery Air Chile have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease five Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL aircraft, to be delivered in 2028. Horizon stands apart from other eVTOL developers by incorporating a hybrid electric power system.
The Cavorite X7 features a unique, patented fan-in-wing design that enables vertical takeoff and at altitude, the fans are retracted and its pusher prop transitions the vehicle into horizontal flight like a conventional airplane. The vehicle can land horizontally on a conventional runway or vertically on a small space such as a helipad.
The aircraft’s hybrid electric power system supports higher speeds and longer range flights, and is capable of charging its batteries in-flight as well as on the ground. The company says the aircraft “provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopters with twice the speed and as much as 30% lower per-hour operating cost.” The aircraft is also capable of future conversion to become fully electric.
Brandon Robinson, Horizon co-founder and CEO, said: “This agreement with Discovery Air Chile marks a significant milestone for Horizon Aircraft as we further expand our international footprint into South America.
“In Chile, when it comes to emergency evacuations, transfers and quickly reaching hospitals, speed is essential. Our Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL offers a compelling economic and operational alternative to helicopters.
“Our aircraft can fly almost twice as fast as a traditional helicopter with an estimated 30% lower per-hour operating cost. This results in over 75% savings as compared to a traditional helicopter on a per-mile basis.”
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