Helicopter operator Discovery Air Chile has signed a letter of intent with Horizon Aircraft for the lease of five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs, with deliveries expected by 2028.

General manager Álvaro González says: “We are proud to be the first South American operator of Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL. Sustainable, cost-effective operations and innovative technology offered by Horizon Aircraft will advance Chilean regional air services and are integral to maintaining competitive operations. The Cavorite X7 is expected to transform the speed, flexibility and cost of transporting people and critical goods. This will be transformative for Chilean air movements at a regional level.”

Brandon Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Horizon Aircraft, adds: “This agreement 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 per cent lower per-hour operating cost. This results in over 75 per cent savings as compared to a traditional helicopter on a per-mile basis.”