Horizon Aircraft has appointed veteran aerospace engineer Richard Alexander as chief engineer of certified programs, adding a senior technical lead to its hybrid-electric eVTOL effort. The company said the appointment was announced on 4 June 2026 from Toronto, Ontario.
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd., which trades on Nasdaq under HOVR, said Alexander will work with co-founder Brian Robinson on certification and engineering maturation for the Cavorite X7. Horizon said the role is focused on certified programs, reflecting the company's push toward type certification and commercialisation.
The company said Alexander brings 38 years of aircraft development experience and has held senior engineering roles in the sector. Background information provided with the release identifies previous experience at Bombardier, Vertical Aerospace and CAE.