Horizon Aircraft taps F1 supplier Motion Applied to design motor system for hybrid‑electric VTOL flying taxi

Horizon Aircraft, the Canadian developer, has partnered with UK‑based Motion Applied to design the motor system for its full‑scale hybrid‑electric VTOL air taxi. The tie‑up brings Formula 1 engineering expertise to a core propulsion component as Horizon advances toward full‑scale prototype testing.

Discovered 2025-12-04T04:18:28.448233-08:00 | 2025-12-04T04:18:28.448233-08:00

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  • The agreement targets a critical propulsion element — a motor system — at a time when Horizon is moving into full‑scale prototype work, underscoring supplier choices that directly affect performance and test timelines: see Horizon's recent update on its transition and prototype schedule (https://hype.aero/?story=877a9a16-aab2-44a6-9270-c46539184a7e).
  • Bringing Formula 1 engineering into eVTOL powertrain design highlights cross‑industry sourcing and specialist supplier roles that could accelerate development and de‑risk manufacturing; this fits broader momentum toward commercial AAM pathways and regulatory alignment in major markets (https://hype.aero/?story=65f32169-8aad-49de-85a2-0629a7032120).

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