Horizon Aircraft announces advances for full-scale Cavorite X7

New Horizon Aircraft (HOVR) shares technical updates on the Cavorite X7 that elevate safety, aerodynamics, and cruise performance. Following the transition flight of its large-scale prototype in May 2025 that validated the Company’s patented fan-in-wing technology, Horizon Aircraft has been designing and building its full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The Cavorite X7’s refined design has been a collaboration between Horizon Aircraft’s engineering team and mobility designer, Andrea Mocellin, resulting in a design that further enhances safety while optimizing performance. The following updates have been made: Vertical Lift Fans – The aircraft features a total of 12 vertical lift fans: five in each wing and one in each canard. Replacing four smaller canard fans with two wing-size fans standardizes all 12 units, improving manufacturing efficiency, increasing performance, and simplifying maintenance. This update was achieved without compromising safety margins, enabled by a redundant, dual-motor architecture powering each lift fan. Aerodynamic Surface Improvements – The canard and tails have been reprofiled to lower drag, improve cruise efficiency and enhance stability. Enhanced Passenger Experience – The Cavorite X7’s cabin has been slightly extended and its windows redesigned to provide more legroom and improved sightlines, creating a more comfortable and premium experience for passengers.