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Horizon judged excellent at Canada’s awards
Recognised for its development of the hybrid Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft, Horizon has been presented with the industry excellence accolade at the 2024 AIAC Aerospace Industry Awards.
Horizon Aircraft CEO Brandon Robinson.

New Horizon Aircraft, dba Horizon Aircraft, has been awarded the Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology at this year’s Aerospace Industry Awards, hosted by the Aerospace Industry Association of Canada (AIAC).

The award celebrates Horizon Aircraft’s exceptional contribution to Canadian aerospace, particularly for its advancement in technology and innovation within the eVTOL space.

The AIAC annual awards recognise individuals and organisations that drive the Canadian aerospace sector forward through groundbreaking ideas, technological advancements and unwavering dedication to excellence. Horizon Aircraft joins a select group of awardees celebrated for their outstanding achievements this year.

CEO Brandon Robinson says: “We are honoured to be receiving this award from AIAC. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, whose commitment to innovation within the eVTOL space is the driving force behind our Cavorite X7, a hybrid eVTOL built for operational reality. We are proud to be driving sustainable innovation in Canadian aerospace and will continue pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver solutions that further advance the rapidly growing eVTOL sector.”

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Project CRYSTAL (Canadian Research Yielding SusTainable All-weather Lift system) will focus on developing and testing an all-weather vertical propulsion system for aircraft like Horizon's hybrid eVTOL, the Cavorite X7.