Horizon Aircraft has announced it has advanced the dual-use certification pathway for its hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Cavorite X7 following its partnership with the 3C Flight Centre of Excellence
“Horizon Aircraft has been targeting dual-use certification from the beginning, recognizing that a high-speed, quieter VTOL aircraft would significantly improve both civil and defense missions,” said the company in a press release. “Partnering early with 3C, Canada’s only independent flight test and certification Design Approval Organization (DAO) approved by Transport Canada, enabled the integration of comprehensive dual-use certification considerations into the company’s initial design, leveraging 3C’s extensive experience across military and civilian programs.
Founder of 3C, Dr. John Maris said:“The dual-use certification pathway requires specific considerations such as design for compliance to applicable military and civilian standards as well as development testing and evaluation tailored to unique military operational scenarios. Through 3C’s guidance, Horizon Aircraft has carefully designed the Cavorite X7 for dual-use certification and we are truly privileged to be included as an integral part of this project from inception through to commercial and military development.”
The Government of Canada has prioritised national security and sovereignty through the procurement of Canadian aircraft and technologies, as outlined in its Defence Industrial Strategy launched in February 2026.
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