V-Star's addition of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOLs to its fleet will deliver faster, more affordable emergency air response across Australia

FARNBOROUGH, GB / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:HOVR), an advanced aerospace company developing one of the first hybrid-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation Pty Ltd. ("V-Star"), an Australian-based aircraft operator specializing in advanced power-lift aircraft, to purchase 5 Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft with options to purchase up to an additional 95 aircraft. V-Star intends to secure the delivery slots for these 5 aircraft with a firm deposit upon execution of the definitive agreement.

V-Star provides innovative, cost-effective aviation solutions with particular expertise in critical emergency services. The addition of Cavorite X7s into V-Star's fleet will significantly reduce medevac response times and patient transfers, and search and rescue missions can be executed faster and more cost-efficiently.

V-Star CEO Tony Laws commented, "Flying at nearly twice the speed of helicopters, the addition of Cavorite X7s to our fleet will be a critical advantage to help people in need when minutes matter. V-Star is committed to delivering leading powered-lift technologies across Australia to improve outcomes on critical missions, and this LOI with Horizon Aircraft brings us one step closer to a new standard for emergency services operations and cost-effective transport solutions in regional Australia."

Horizon Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Brandon Robinson said, "V-Star's intentions of moving to a firm order to deploy Cavorite X7s for time-critical missions makes this LOI significant. As more operators learn how the X7 is a compelling operational and economic alternative to helicopters, we believe a significant transformation will occur across emergency air services worldwide."

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About V-Star Powered Lift Aviation
V-Star Powered Lift Aviation Pty Ltd. is an Adelaide-based aircraft operator dedicated to bringing powered-lift aviation to Australia and the wider Oceania and Southeast Asia region. Formed through the merger of two established South Australian aviation businesses, V-Star provides safe, cost-effective, and operationally efficient aviation solutions, with expertise in emergency services, search and rescue, aeromedical, and regional transport. The Company offers a holistic service model spanning flight operations, training, infrastructure, logistics, and engineering support, and is working to establish next-generation powered-lift aircraft as a faster, more affordable alternative to traditional rotary-wing operations across the region.

Website: www.vstarpoweredliftaviation.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-star-powered-lift-aviation

About Horizon Aircraft
Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:HOVR) is an advanced Canadian aerospace company that is developing one of the world's first hybrid-electric VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft designed to fly most of its mission in traditional wing-borne flight, offering industry-leading speed, range, and operational utility. Horizon Aircraft's unique designs put the mission first and prioritize safety and performance. Upon successful completion of testing and certification of its full-scale aircraft, Horizon Aircraft intends to scale unit production to meet expected demand from regional aircraft operators, emergency service providers, and military customers.

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SOURCE: Horizon Aircraft