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Flight vision systems

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The group concluded that 17 had been caused by darkness or instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions that deprived pilots of their outside visual references. Some of them were fatal. SVS provides enough help with such low-visibility environments that they have grown into a highly competitive market valued at $458.4

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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Horizon Aircraft Specifications Capable of carrying out stage lengths of up to 500 miles (800km) while cruising at a speed of up to 250 knots (450kph) the Cavorite X7 can carry payloads up to 680kg (1500lbs) if operating in vertical flight mode. The maximum gross weight of the aircraft is stated as 2,500kg (5,500 lbs).

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