Horizon Aircraft Partners with MT-Propeller for Hybrid eVTOL Propulsion
- First major hardware commitment secured for full-scale production aircraft
- Partnership with a global leader in propeller technology
- Advanced propeller design promises improved speed, efficiency and noise reduction
- Progress towards certification and production readiness
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Horizon's MT-Propeller partnership marks crucial advancement from prototype to production, signaling technical progress in hybrid eVTOL development.
Horizon Aircraft's strategic partnership with MT-Propeller represents a significant milestone in the company's development roadmap. As their first major hardware commitment for full-scale production, this signals Horizon's transition beyond the prototype phase—a critical threshold many eVTOL startups struggle to cross.
MT-Propeller brings substantial technical advantages to the Cavorite X7. Their advanced composite propeller technology addresses two critical challenges in urban air mobility: noise reduction and efficiency. This focus on acoustic performance is particularly strategic for an aircraft designed to operate near population centers, where noise regulations can become operational barriers.
The hybrid approach of the Cavorite X7—capable of both vertical takeoff and conventional runway operations—creates technical differentiation in the increasingly crowded eVTOL market. This dual-capability design potentially offers operational flexibility that pure eVTOL configurations cannot match, especially for regional mobility applications where conventional runways are available.
From a certification perspective, securing established component suppliers is crucial. MT-Propeller's certified products may streamline aspects of the regulatory process, potentially accelerating Horizon's path to commercialization. While no specific timeline details were provided, production partnerships typically indicate confidence in design maturity and signal advancement toward manufacturing readiness.
This agreement represents Horizon Aircraft’s first major hardware commitment for the full-scale production aircraft, marking a pivotal milestone in the Company’s transition from prototype to real-world implementation
TORONTO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one the world’s first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, announces a strategic partnership with MT-Propeller, a global leader in advanced propeller technology, to supply propellers for Horizon’s hybrid turbine engine.
This collaboration will leverage MT-Propeller’s cutting-edge composite propeller expertise, delivering maximum speed, efficiency, and significant noise reduction for the Company’s Cavorite X7 in development. The hybrid-electric aircraft, uniquely designed for both vertical takeoff and conventional runway operations, will benefit from MT’s innovative, quiet, and high-efficiency propeller solutions.
"Partnering with MT-Propeller underscores Horizon’s commitment to delivering a superior flying experience," said Brian Robinson, Chief Engineer at Horizon Aircraft. "Together, we’re setting new standards for range, speed, and efficiency with our regional eVTOL. In particular, MT-Propeller’s world-leading low-noise design is well suited for operations around cities."
Martin Albrecht, Managing Director of MT-Propeller, added, "We’re excited to support Horizon Aircraft’s vision with our certified propellers, enhancing performance and sustainability in the fast-evolving eVTOL market."
This partnership marks a critical step toward certification and production readiness, accelerating Horizon Aircraft’s journey to transform regional air mobility.
For more information about Horizon Aircraft, please see the Company’s website or watch its innovative technology in action on the Company’s YouTube channel.
About Horizon Aircraft
Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR) is an advanced aerospace engineering company that is developing one of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL that is to be able to fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft while offering industry-leading speed, range, and operational utility. Horizon Aircraft’s unique designs put the mission first and prioritize safety, performance, and utility. Horizon intends to successfully complete testing and certification of its Cavorite X7 eVTOL and then scale unit production to meet expected demand from regional operators, emergency service providers, and military customers.
Visit www.horizonaircraft.com for more information.
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