Company Description
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (trading its warrants under the symbol HOVRW on the Nasdaq Stock Market) is associated with New Horizon Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company focused on the development of hybrid electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (hybrid eVTOL) aircraft. According to company disclosures and press releases, Horizon Aircraft is developing one of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL aircraft designed to fly most of its mission like a conventional airplane while retaining vertical take-off and landing capability.
The company’s flagship development program is the Cavorite X7 hybrid‑electric eVTOL aircraft. Horizon describes the Cavorite X7 as being designed for high performance, long-range capabilities, safety, and operational flexibility. The aircraft concept is intended to offer speed, range, and operational utility for the emerging regional air mobility market, with the ability to take off and land vertically and then transition to efficient forward flight.
Business focus and technology concept
Horizon Aircraft characterizes itself as an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of hybrid eVTOL aircraft. Its designs emphasize putting the mission first and prioritizing safety, performance, and utility. The company highlights a unique fan‑in‑wing configuration, referred to as HOVR wing technology, which is intended to enable vertical lift while allowing the aircraft to fly most of its mission similarly to a normal fixed‑wing airplane.
In public updates, Horizon notes that its large‑scale prototype has achieved a successful transition to forward flight using this fan‑in‑wing design. The company also reports ongoing work on a full‑scale, piloted hybrid electric VTOL prototype aircraft and the development of a sophisticated simulation environment to support design and testing activities.
Regional air mobility and target users
Horizon Aircraft describes the Cavorite X7 as being aimed at the regional air mobility market. The company states that, once testing and certification are successfully completed, it intends to scale unit production of the Cavorite X7 to meet expected demand from regional operators, emergency service providers, and military customers. This focus positions the aircraft concept for missions where vertical access, range, and operational flexibility are important.
In addition to hybrid‑electric propulsion, Horizon has announced a planned collaboration to explore hydrogen‑electric powertrains for regional VTOL air travel. As described in company news, this includes evaluating the integration of a hydrogen‑electric powertrain into the Cavorite X7 and examining the infrastructure and certification considerations for a potential zero‑emission pathway.
Engineering partnerships and development progress
Horizon Aircraft reports multiple technical and commercial milestones in support of its hybrid eVTOL program. These include successful fan‑in‑wing transition flights with a large‑scale prototype, fabrication and testing of main wing propulsion units for the HOVR wing technology, and completion of platform‑level architecture for a full‑scale, non‑conforming prototype.
The company has also announced partnerships and collaborations with external organizations. Examples disclosed in press releases include a strategic partnership with MT‑Propeller to supply propellers for the hybrid turbine engine of the Cavorite X7, and a collaboration with ZeroAvia to explore hydrogen‑electric propulsion options for regional eVTOL applications. Horizon has further highlighted a design collaboration with mobility designer Andrea Mocellin to refine the exterior and interior design of the Cavorite X7, focusing on aerodynamics, aesthetics, and user experience.
Research collaboration and government support
Horizon Aircraft has reported significant support through research collaborations and government funding. Together with partners such as Fleming College and Ontario Tech University, the company participates in a multi‑year collaboration funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. According to company statements, NSERC Applied Research and Development grants and related federal funding are intended to support hybrid‑electric eVTOL development, applied engineering, and advanced manufacturing work associated with the Cavorite X7 program.
Regulatory and certification objectives
In its technical updates, Horizon notes that it is engaging with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and working with technical experts in Canada to pursue certification objectives. The company has indicated plans to certify its aircraft for operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), reflecting an intent to enable operations in a broader range of weather and mission conditions, subject to regulatory approval.
Capital markets and warrant listing
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. is identified in SEC filings as a British Columbia corporation with Class A ordinary shares listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol HOVR and warrants listed under the symbol HOVRW. Each whole warrant is described as exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at a specified exercise price. The company has filed an 8‑K describing an increase in the maximum aggregate offering price of common shares issuable under a Capital on Demand Sales Agreement, along with a related prospectus supplement and legal opinion.
Another 8‑K filing notes that New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. has been notified by Nasdaq that it regained compliance with the minimum bid requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company is identified as an emerging growth company for U.S. securities law purposes.
Position within aerospace and defense
Within the broader aerospace and defense industry, Horizon Aircraft positions its hybrid eVTOL development as part of the emerging regional air mobility segment. The company emphasizes hybrid‑electric propulsion, fan‑in‑wing technology, and a focus on operational practicality, with the stated aim of creating an aircraft that can operate much like a conventional airplane while still offering vertical take‑off and landing capabilities. Its communications highlight expected interest from regional operators, emergency service providers, and military customers once development, testing, and certification are completed.