New Horizon Aircraft, a Canadian eVTOL company doing business as Horizon Aircraft, has taken on Justin Chapman in a senior advisory capacity, contributing his extensive expertise to the technical development of aircraft systems, including electronics, batteries and electric propulsion.

Chapman brings decades of engineering leadership and deep domain knowledge to Horizon. Regarded as an expert in electric propulsion and energy systems for aviation, he has held senior roles, such as chief of electronics and chief of FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) at Rolls-Royce, where he helped lead some of the industry's most advanced aerospace technology initiatives.

“I'm thrilled to be supporting Horizon Aircraft in its revolutionary Cavorite X7 project,” he says. “My initial activities on the project have shown me a company of highly dedicated and talented people who are all striving to deliver an innovative product into a very challenging arena. I will use all my experience from aerospace and beyond to help develop the full-scale demonstrator. I'm excited to be a small part of Horizon's 'Real World Ready' hybrid eVTOL.”

Tom Brassington, chief technology officer at Horizon Aircraft, adds: “I am delighted to work with Justin again. He brings a rare combination of world-class electronics, propulsion and control systems knowledge to Horizon. His efforts will advance and de-risk our Cavorite X7 development programmes, helping us achieve our goal to produce a safe and reliable piloted full-size demonstrator.”

Chapman's involvement will strengthen Horizon's technical development team, as the company advances the design and construction of its flagship Cavorite X7 aircraft, an innovative hybrid eVTOL platform purpose-built for real-world performance, safety and practicality.