New Horizon Aircraft selects Beta Technologies for Cavorite X7 flight controls
What happened
New Horizon Aircraft is proceeding with the Cavorite X7 demonstrator, a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for regional transportation, cargo, and military applications. Chief Executive Officer Brandon Robinson stated that the company selected Beta Technologies’ flight-control computers and customized fly-by-wire software for the demonstrator. The company plans to complete assembly of the X7 around the end of the first quarter of 2027.
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Why it matters
The selection of Beta Technologies' flight-control computers allows New Horizon Aircraft to avoid developing major systems internally while building the X7. This partnership supports the advancement of the demonstrator, which is being designed to operate without ground charging infrastructure.
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Who's involved
- OntarioCompany building the Cavorite X7 demonstrator aircraft
- Brandon RobinsonChief Executive Officer of New Horizon Aircraft
- Beta TechnologiesManufacturer providing flight-control computers and customized software
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Beta TechnologiesSpeculative
Beta Technologies could see increased revenue from the procurement of flight-control computers by New Horizon Aircraft.
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The entities involved
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Ontario
company
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Brandon Robinson
American basketball player (born 1989)
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Beta Technologies
Vermont electric aircraft manufacturer
- Beta Technologies is gaining revenue from its Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program, which involves charger deliveries to the Florida Department of Transportation and progress toward FAA certification.
- The FAA awarded Beta Technologies a Special Airworthiness Certificate on October 21, 2026.