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7 hours ago
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Commanders Running Back Ready 'To Prove Who I Am' In 2025
Commanders Running Back Ready 'To Prove Who I Am' In 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Motivation for players can come in a variety of different forms, but for Washington Commanders' running back Brian Robinson Jr., being in the last year of his rookie deal is more than enough. Advertisement After three solid seasons in Washington, "B-Rob" developed into a staple of the offense, but with Dan Quinn and this new regime sweeping through the franchise, change has come, and it won't stop. Robinson Jr. is hoping he isn't part of that change next offseason, but there is one way to ensure he sticks around in the nation's capital – play well. 'That's been the goal since I stepped foot on this campus, is just to prove who I am to not only the program but to myself,' Robinson said. 'Biggest year to do that, just to continue to show who I am and what I'm about, and I'm excited to be able to continue along here and to show why I'm here and I'm supposed to be here.' Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (3) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium.© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images With Robinson Jr. part of a running back room that includes Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols, he won't be getting all of the carries in Kliff Kingsbury's offense, and when you need as many as possible to prove you deserve a new contract, that can be problematic. Advertisement But Robinson Jr. has already shown what he's about on the football field - a bruising, tough, physical runner, who fits Quinn's style to a tee. Granted, he is yet to play a full season, but what better time to do it than when you have a contract to play for? The 2025 season looms large for a host of Commanders, but perhaps none more so than Robinson Jr. Related: Commanders Tease Position Change For Second-Year Lineman Related: Ex Commanders Receiver Can Help Save Former Top Pick This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Commanders' Brian Robinson Ready For 'Big' Contract Year
Commanders' Brian Robinson Ready For 'Big' Contract Year originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Washington Commanders' running back Brian Robinson Jr. knows that the 2025 season will be a crucial one for him and his NFL future. Advertisement With B-Rob entering the final year of his rookie deal, he knows that he must show that he deserves a contract next season, and he will get ample opportunities to prove he can be "the" guy for Kliff Kingsbury. In each of his three seasons, Robinson totaled at least 700 rushing yards, including a career-high eight rushing touchdowns last year, as he led the Commanders in that category. But this is a new year, and Robinson Jr. is making a promise as he knows he has to take his game up a level. 'I need to take my level of focus up a notch or two,' Robinson Jr. said to JP Finlay. 'Definitely it's a big year not only for me but for a lot of guys around here too, definitely want to stay focused and get ready for a long season ahead of us. Step by step, just attack the process and be ready for everything that comes.' Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hands the ball to Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Northwest Stadium.© Amber Searls-Imagn Images In what is an interesting scenario, Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler or Jeremy McNichols are all out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, so there could be some change coming for the running back room. Advertisement Granted, Robinson Jr. is the lead back, and he needs to put on a show behind Jayden Daniels. Yet to play a full season, 2025 would be the perfect time for B-Rob to do that, surpass 1,000 yards, and earn himself a new contract. Of course, that is easier said than done, but to achieve it, everything starts in the offseason, and Brian has been doing what he needs to do to best prepare himself for a career-defining season as a Commander. And he'll let the chips fall where they may. Related: Hall of Fame Receiver Demands Commanders Pay Terry McLaurin Related: Commanders Rival Gives Love To Jayden Daniels This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Commanders Running Back Turns Heads In Important Offseason
Commanders Running Back Turns Heads In Important Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout his three-year career with the Washington Commanders, running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been as dependable a player as the franchise could hope for. Advertisement The issue is that they may need more production than Robinson has given. The former third-round pick out of Alabama has recorded over 700 yards rushing in his first three seasons in the league and has averaged over four yards a carry in his career. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, though, Robinson knows he needs to do more than be a dependable player. He will need to excel in 2025 if he wants a lucrative extension. Or at least good enough to get him a nice contract on the open market. The good news for Washington is that Robinson's mindset has been clear. He has participated in off-season workouts while playing at a very high level. Advertisement "B-Rob's a guy who has played an incredibly high level," offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said on the team's website. "I thought early in the year when he was really healthy, he was what we expect him to be, and the focus this offseason has been great. "He knows what this year means to him and can mean to us when he plays at that level." Robinson knows he's sharing a backfield with Austin Ekeler. The two pose an intriguing attack for Washington's ground game and are one of the best duos in the league. Both will be free agents after this season, though. If Robinson or Ekeler want an extension, they must produce even more than last year. Robinson has gotten an early start in that regard. Advertisement Related: Commanders Coaches Deliver Clear Message About Offseason Break Related: Commanders Sophomore Corner Labeled Prime Breakout Candidate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13-06-2025
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Horizon Aircraft Partners with MT-Propeller for Hybrid eVTOL Propulsion
This agreement represents Horizon Aircraft's first major hardware commitment for the full-scale production aircraft, marking a pivotal milestone in the Company's transition from prototype to real-world implementation TORONTO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft ('Horizon Aircraft' or the 'Company'), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one the world's first hybrid eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, announces a strategic partnership with MT-Propeller, a global leader in advanced propeller technology, to supply propellers for Horizon's hybrid turbine engine. This collaboration will leverage MT-Propeller's cutting-edge composite propeller expertise, delivering maximum speed, efficiency, and significant noise reduction for the Company's Cavorite X7 in development. The hybrid-electric aircraft, uniquely designed for both vertical takeoff and conventional runway operations, will benefit from MT's innovative, quiet, and high-efficiency propeller solutions. "Partnering with MT-Propeller underscores Horizon's commitment to delivering a superior flying experience," said Brian Robinson, Chief Engineer at Horizon Aircraft. "Together, we're setting new standards for range, speed, and efficiency with our regional eVTOL. In particular, MT-Propeller's world-leading low-noise design is well suited for operations around cities." Martin Albrecht, Managing Director of MT-Propeller, added, "We're excited to support Horizon Aircraft's vision with our certified propellers, enhancing performance and sustainability in the fast-evolving eVTOL market." This partnership marks a critical step toward certification and production readiness, accelerating Horizon Aircraft's journey to transform regional air mobility. For more information about Horizon Aircraft, please see the Company's website or watch its innovative technology in action on the Company's YouTube channel. About Horizon Aircraft Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR) is an advanced aerospace engineering company that is developing one of the world's first hybrid eVTOL that is to be able to fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft while offering industry-leading speed, range, and operational utility. Horizon Aircraft's unique designs put the mission first and prioritize safety, performance, and utility. Horizon intends to successfully complete testing and certification of its Cavorite X7 eVTOL and then scale unit production to meet expected demand from regional operators, emergency service providers, and military customers. Visit for more information. 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Actual results (including, without limitation, the anticipated benefits of the Reverse Stock Split, including the effect the Reverse Stock Split will have on the Company's ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing standards) may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) changes in the markets in which Horizon competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (ii) the risk that Horizon will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (iii) the ability of the parties to recognize the benefits of the business combination agreement and the business combination; (iv) the lack of useful financial information for an accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future revenue; (v) statements regarding Horizon's industry and market size; (vi) financial condition and performance of Horizon, including the anticipated benefits, the implied enterprise value, the expected financial impacts of the business combination, the financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, the products, the expected future performance and market opportunities of Horizon; (vii) Horizon's ability to develop, certify, and manufacture an aircraft that meets its performance expectations; (viii) successful completion of testing and certification of Horizon's Cavorite X7 eVTOL; (ix) the targeted future production of Horizon's Cavorite X7 aircraft; and (x) other factors detailed by us in the Company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under the heading 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on August 15, 2024, as amended on March 17, 2025, and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on October 10, 2024, January 14, 2025 and April 14, 2025 for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal year 2025, respectively, accessible at These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. 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Globe and Mail
03-06-2025
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- Globe and Mail
How a father-son duo is leading Canada's electric aircraft race
In a tiny airport hangar outside Lindsay, Ont., Horizon Aircraft is quietly building one of the world's first hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Designed for search-and-rescue operations, tight landings, small groups and regional flights, Horizon's Cavorite X7 seats seven, including the pilot. It takes off and lands like a helicopter but travels at more than 450 kilometres an hour – more than twice the speed. The aircraft uses a hybrid electric engine, reducing fuel consumption and emissions and is capable of recharging midflight. In mid-May, the company hit a major milestone for the Cavorite X7 – a half-scale prototype – taking off vertically using its in-wing fans, then transitioning to forward movement. 'There's no other company in Canada that's doing this like we are,' says Brandon Robinson, chief executive officer and co-founder of the aerospace startup. 'In 24 months, we'll have a full-scale prototype ready to begin flight testing.' Mr. Robinson co-founded the company in 2013 alongside his father, Brian Robinson, Horizon's chief engineer. The Cavorite X7 is the sum of his 20 years of experience as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot and his father's 50-plus years flying and building aircraft as an engineer. The father-son team is tapping into a burgeoning market. Canada's aviation sector has set a climate goal to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Doing so will require developing and adopting new green aerospace technology, including transitioning to electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion. According to Global Market Insights, the eVTOL market is forecast to grow from US$772-million to US$11.75-billion by 2034. But the eVTOL industry is still in its infancy, says JR Hammond, executive director of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility, a federal not-for-profit consortium supporting the AAM industry in Canada. Currently, battery-powered electrification is limited to small aircraft and short flights. 'We don't have a lot of entrepreneurial solutions being developed in Canada,' Mr. Hammond says. 'Horizon and one other in Quebec are our leaders right now.' Given the industry's infancy, investors have been hesitant. In February, Lilium, a German-based eVTOL manufacturer, filed for insolvency after funding fell through. The company was considered a front-runner in the space. Volocopter, another German eVTOL maker, also filed for insolvency and stopped operations earlier this year. Horizon is taking a more grounded approach. Mr. Robinson says they've focused on building a hybrid eVTOL to capitalize on that transitional market, moving toward full electrification as the technology evolves. 'There's a big market gap here where [there are] a bunch of concepts that'll fly, 50 to 100 kilometres,' he says. 'Ours will go 500 kilometres.' The smaller battery size, which only accounts for 40 per cent of the weight, means it can carry more. Mr. Robinson envisions it as a lower-emission solution to a helicopter in some scenarios. 'If you're doing that mission from spot A to spot B and need to get in and out of a tight spot, you would 100 per cent buy our aircraft,' he says. Mr. Hammond says Horizon has found the right target market in supporting emergency medical and rescue operations. 'Today [these types of operations] are done by very inefficient old aircraft and taxpayer dollars for flying up to the remote North, delivering one passenger, a couple medical materials, groceries, et cetera,' he says. 'Bringing in an electric solution that could operate at one-tenth of the cost can radically change how we move people, goods and services across our country.' Horizon is manufacturing a full-scale version of its hybrid eVTOL aircraft at its hangar in Lindsay. The company has around 30 employees. 'We're an all-Canadian company,' Mr. Robinson says. 'We're trying to keep our supply chain as Canadian as possible and we would [commercially] manufacture in southern Ontario.' John Carswell, a former pilot and CEO and chief investment officer at Canso Investment Council, was an early financial backer of Horizon. As of 2023, Canso had invested $6.7-million into the eVTOL maker. Horizon is also listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker 'HOVR.' Mr. Carswell, an aviation aficionado, says Canada has a deep legacy of building innovative aircraft. It also has a legacy of letting good ideas fail. 'Their big challenge will be getting into commercial production. … It's not an easy thing to do, and it's a new category – aircraft are very sophisticated, hard to produce and hard to get licensed,' Mr. Carswell says. '[But] I think they've got a good shot at it.' For Horizon, the emphasis is on recruiting top talent. In February, the company hired John Wyzykowski, former head of propulsion at Lilium, as a technical expert. Its chief technical officer, Tom Brassington, also comes from Lilium. 'These are legitimately top-10-in-the-world folks that are coming to do some work, not to mention some epic Canadians that we've picked up,' Mr. Robinson says. '[They've] been in electrification right from the beginning and have world-class skills.' Horizon is currently in talks with partners, including defence contractors, a major helicopter manufacturer and the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Robinson says the company has enough funding for the next 12 to 18 months. 'But these are capital-intensive projects,' he says. There are also the technical hurdles it's still working through. 'There is a lot of patented technology [in the Cavorite X7] but we're proving it out at full scale,' Mr. Robinson says. 'This has never been done before. We're really excited about how it's all come together.'
