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The Cavorite X5 Is Bringing Advanced Air Mobility Services to Canada

A fresh eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) is gearing up to lead the way towards AAM (advanced air mobility) on the Canadian market, and its name is Cavorite X5.
The Cavorite X5 is a hybrid-electric VTOL 8 photos
Photo: Horizon Aircraft
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The number of eVTOL designs flooding the industry gave us a clue about the remarkable growth of AAM. To put things into perspective, it seems that investments in this market are expected to grow from $7 billion to $30 billion in less than a decade (2021-2030). This is one of the many interesting findings of the research conducted by Horizon Aircraft, the manufacturer of the X5 eVTOL.

The study was targeted at private equity and venture capital professionals and it seems to show that AAM is ready to explode by the end of this decade, reaching huge figures. It’s hard to believe that thousands of air taxis could be operating on a regular basis in just a few years. It’s even harder to imagine a time when more than 400,000 of these flying cars will be saving passengers from the evil of daily road traffic. Granted, that’s expected to become reality twenty years from now, but it’s still mind-blowing.

Another interesting conclusion from this company’s research study is that search-and-rescue (SAR) operations will be the first commercial application of eVTOLs. At the same time, medical services, cargo operations, and air taxi services are also at the forefront. It will just take longer to get eVTOLs approved for them.

Knowing all of this, Horizon Aircraft has designed its eVTOL to be as versatile as possible, meaning that it can be configured for any of these tasks. As a newcomer, the Cavorite X5 is still a bit mysterious, not revealing all of its attributes.

First of all, although it’s presented as an eVTOL, it turns out that the Cavorite X5 will initially run on both gas and electricity. But its manufacturer says that it was designed to ultimately operate with zero emissions, when battery technology and the dedicated AAM infrastructure will evolve enough to ensure the same performance as that of conventional aircraft.

The hybrid-propulsion is responsible for the vehicle’s improved performance compared to all-electric VTOLs. The Cavorite X5 promises a range of 500 km (270 nautical miles) and a top speed of 450 kph (279 mph). It’s a five-seat design (four passengers plus the pilot) and it also promises enhanced safety in case of motor failure, thanks to a built-in backup.

Horizon Aircraft’s air taxi design was convincing enough to get an important partner onboard. 3C is an independent Design Approval Organization (DAO) that’s approved by Transport Canada, and has recently agreed to help get this eVTOL project on track. Its expertise will help the Canadian manufacturer bring the Cavorite X5 to the market as soon as possible.



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About the author: Otilia Drăgan
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