Horizon Aircraft. has announced that has signed a deal with Mitsubishi subsidiary Toronto based MHIRJ which will see the MHIRJ will provide specialist engineering services for the design and development of flight test instrumentation for the Cavorite X7. Horizon says the collaboration is essential to enable data collection from the aircraft’s flight test programme expected to begin in early 2027. In addition, MHIRJ will offer broad engineering support and utilize its regional aviation expertise to help move the Cavorite X7 programme forward.
“We’re excited to team up with Horizon Aircraft on their innovative Cavorite X7 project. With our expertise in engineering and regional aviation, we believe we can make a significant impact as they lead the way in hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft,” declared Elio Ruggi, Senior Vice-President, Chief Engineer- Head of Aircraft Development, Quality & Flight Ops, MHIRJ. “This collaboration not only opens doors for business growth, but lets us use our engineering strengths to push this cutting-edge initiative forward. We’re committed to contributing to the value chain and supporting sustainable technology in regional aviation.”
Founded in 2020 following Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ acquisition of the CRJ Series program-one of the world’s most successful regional aircraft families-MHIRJ brings decades of experience designing, certifying, and producing new aircraft types. The organization’s team of highly experienced aerospace engineers and aviation specialists makes the partnership a strong strategic fit for the rapidly growing Horizon Aircraft.
Speaking about the announcement, Horizon Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Brandon Robinson said, “MHIRJ represents an elite engineering group within the global aerospace community with a proven track record in regional aircraft development. This partnership strengthens the Cavorite X7 programme and helps significantly reduce the technical risk associated with advancing our aircraft toward flight testing and eventual certification.”
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