Horizon Aircraft启动Cavorite X7防冰技术风洞测试，推进全天候认证路径

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TORONTO - New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOVR) has begun wind tunnel testing for anti-icing technologies on its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to a press release statement.
The testing, which started in July, involves small coupon samples featuring ice protection technologies developed by the University of Toronto. The work is part of a $10.5 million INSAT-funded project conducted in partnership with Cert Center Canada and the university.
The company is pursuing Flight Into Known Icing certification for the Cavorite X7, which would allow the aircraft to operate in winter weather conditions. The certification pathway is being developed through the company’s partnership with Cert Center Canada, a Transport Canada Approved Independent Flight Test and Certification Design Approval Organization.
"From day one, we designed the Cavorite X7 for Canadian winters to benefit both remote communities and aircraft operators," said Brandon Robinson, co-founder and CEO of Horizon Aircraft.
The company stated that many northern and isolated communities in Canada rely on helicopters for critical goods and services, but these aircraft are frequently grounded by cold, snow, and poor weather conditions.
Dr. John Maris, founder of Cert Center Canada, said the combination of the X7’s design, the organization’s mentorship, and the University of Toronto’s technology could enable Horizon Aircraft to achieve the icing certification.
Horizon Aircraft is developing a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft designed to fly most of its mission in traditional wing-borne flight. The company intends to scale production following successful testing and certification of its full-scale aircraft.
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