Horizon Aircraft Selects BETA Technologies' Advanced Flight Control Computers and Software for Cavorite X7 eVTOL
Horizon Aircraft has announced the selection of BETA Technologies' advanced flight control computers and flight control software for its Cavorite X7 eVTOL. The system is designed to deliver maximum precision, stability, safety, and flight efficiency, and will be integrated into the Cavorite X7's core architecture to support airworthiness certification.
Highlights
- Horizon Aircraft has selected BETA Technologies' flight control computers and software for integration into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL.
- The Cavorite X7 is a hybrid-electric eVTOL featuring a shrouded lift fan design that enables transition between VTOL and fixed-wing cruise modes.
- BETA Technologies' flight control systems meet aviation certification standards for precision and fault-tolerance, validated across multiple AAM platforms.
- The partnership is intended to accelerate airworthiness certification and strengthen the Cavorite X7's flight safety architecture.
- No financial terms or specific timelines have been disclosed by either company.
Horizon Aircraft Integrates BETA Technologies Flight Control System into Cavorite X7
Horizon Aircraft has officially announced that it will adopt flight control computers (FCCs) and flight control software developed by BETA Technologies for its Cavorite X7 eVTOL aircraft.
Under the partnership, BETA Technologies' flight control system will be integrated into the core architecture of the Cavorite X7, with the goal of achieving the highest levels of precision, stability, safety, and overall flight efficiency during operations.
About the Cavorite X7
The Cavorite X7 is a hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft currently under development by Horizon Aircraft. It features a distinctive shrouded lift fan design that enables seamless transition between vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) mode and efficient fixed-wing cruise mode, combining short-field operational flexibility with long-range flight capability.
Advantages of BETA Technologies' Flight Control Technology
BETA Technologies has long been deeply invested in flight control technology development for the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. Its flight control computers and software systems meet the high standards required for aviation certification in terms of both precision and fault-tolerance. The collaboration with Horizon Aircraft further validates the cross-platform applicability of BETA's technology stack.
This partnership is highly significant for Horizon Aircraft, as it is expected to accelerate the technical integration process during the Cavorite X7's airworthiness certification phase and strengthen the overall flight safety architecture.
Neither company has disclosed specific timelines or financial details at this stage, though further updates on technical integration progress are anticipated in the coming months.
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