Cavorite X5 - eVTOL Insights

INTERVIEW: Brandon Robinson of Horizon Aircraft provides fresh update on company’s continued progress

Jason Pritchard10 August 2022

It’s been another year of steady progress for the team at Horizon Aircraft. While news showcasing the momentum being made in the eVTOL aircraft and Urban Air Mobility markets has been constant, the Canadian start-up has been hard at work in the...

Astro Aerospace’s leadership team provide feedback since airing first flight video of its Cavorite X5 prototype

Jason Pritchard18 October 2021

Those who attended eVTOL Insights' last virtual networking event at the end of September will have seen first time footage of Astro Aerospace's Cavorite X5 prototype flying. The aircraft is being developed by Horizon Aircraft but following the co...

Astro Aerospace reveals first flight footage of its Cavorite X5 eVTOL prototype

Jason Pritchard24 September 2021

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Astro Aerospace and Jaunt Air Mobility selected to participate in US Air Force’s AFWERX High Speed VTOL Concept Challenge

Jason Pritchard27 August 2021

Astro Aerospace's Cavorite X5 eVTOL aircraft and Jaunt's MAV55 Multi-Mission Air Vehicle have been selected for the highly competitive AFWERX High Speed VTOL (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge. Launched in partnership with the US Air Force and US Special...

Astro Aerospace completes acquisition of Horizon Aircraft and appoints its co-founder and CEO as president

Jason Pritchard4 June 2021

Astro Aerospace has closed the acquisition agreement with eVTOL aircraft developer Horizon Aircraft and appointed Horizon's co-founder and CEO Brandon Robinson as its president. The acquisition will enable Astro Aerospace to provide a complete pr...

Horizon Aircraft reaches flight test milestone with its sub-scale Cavorite X5 prototype

Jason Pritchard22 March 2021

Horizon Aircraft has completed more than 200 test flights using a sub-scale prototype of its Cavorite X5 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. The Canadian company has designed, engineered and overseen all testing of the aircraft, and recently acquired...

Astro Aerospace announces acquisition of Horizon Aircraft and looks to propel itself in the eVTOL market

Jason Pritchard19 February 2021

Astro Aerospace has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Horizon Aircraft - the Canadian company which is currently developing its Cavorite X5 eVTOL. The transaction is expected to close on or before the start of Q2 2021 pending customary ...

Q&A: Brandon Robinson of Horizon Aircraft talks about its aircraft technology and exciting plans for the future

Jason Pritchard29 January 2021

We're now seeing new eVTOL aircraft developers enter this emerging space with some incredible designs. Among them is Canadian aerospace company Horizon Aircraft, which is currently building its hybrid-powered eVTOL aircraft, the Cavorite X5. Desi...