Horizontec

What Horizontec does

Horizontec, S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican aerospace manufacturer founded in 2014 by Giovanni Angelucci and Eduardo Carrasco, headquartered at the Celaya Airport in Guanajuato, Mexico. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and repairs light sport aircraft, with its flagship product being the Halcón 2.0, a two-seat light sport aircraft constructed from composite materials and powered by a Rotax 915is 141 HP engine. The aircraft received LSA certification from AFAC in November 2025 and regulatory clearance for use in Mexican aviation training programs in March 2026. A four-seat variant is under development. The company also offers engineering and manufacturing services including aerodynamic and structural analysis optimization, composite material part construction, mold design and fabrication, CFRP component repair, and ROTAX engine maintenance, all compliant with ASTM international standards.

Horizontec's commercial model centers on direct sales of Halcón aircraft to aviation schools and flight training operators across Mexico, with at least 12 aircraft pre-committed by aviation schools. The primary value proposition is a substantial operating cost advantage: the Halcón 2.0 operates at approximately MX$1,200 (US$63) per flight hour compared to over MX$4,000 for conventional training aircraft, a roughly 70% reduction that addresses the dominant cost barrier in Mexican pilot training. Secondary addressable use cases include aerial surveillance and recreational flying. Production is being scaled at the Celaya facility to 4-5 units in 2026 and 12-15 units in 2027.

The company maintains a broad ecosystem of strategic partnerships spanning government (State of Guanajuato, Municipio de Celaya, IDEA Guanajuato, MARCA Guanajuato), technology providers (Ansys for simulation, SIA Automation, Optimen, Nextia Ingeniería), industry platforms (BJX Aerospace, AMEIA), and academic institutions (IPN, Tec de Monterrey, UNAQ, Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato, CABBajío, CONALEP, among others). The company is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investors and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Horizontec

Legal name

Horizontec, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://www.horizontec.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Horizontec is a Mexican aerospace manufacturer that designs and produces the Halcón 2.0 light sport aircraft for aviation training schools, offering approximately 70% lower flight-hour operating costs than conventional trainers. The company also provides composite manufacturing, aerodynamic engineering, and ROTAX engine maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Sport Aircraft

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAAAE

Training & Light Sport Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing)

SECONDARYIMABAAAC

Business & General Aviation Aircraft Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing)

SECONDARYIMABAEAA

Primary Airframe Structures (Fuselage, Wing, Empennage)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace Structures, Airframes & Composites

Keywords

• Light sport aircraft
• Aircraft manufacturing
• Composite materials
• Aviation training
• Aerodynamic engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Celaya

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sale of Halcón light sport aircraft to aviation schools and training operators. The company has pre-commitments from aviation schools for at least 12 aircraft and is scaling production to meet demand.
2. Engineering and Manufacturing Services: Provides design engineering, composite material construction, mold fabrication, forged parts, CFRP repair, and ROTAX engine maintenance services to third parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Horizontec designs, develops, manufactures, and services light sport aircraft, with its flagship Halcón 2.0 being a two-seat composite-material LSA powered by a Rotax 915is engine. The company also provides engineering, composite part manufacturing, mold fabrication, CFRP repair, and ROTAX engine maintenance services to third parties, all under ASTM international standards.

Product overview

Horizontec is a Mexican aircraft design, development, and manufacturing company founded in 2014 by Giovanni Angelucci and Eduardo Carrasco. The company's product portfolio centers on two aircraft: the Halcón 1 (H1), a wooden prototype that first flew in 2017, and the Halcón 2.0, a two-seat light sport aircraft (LSA) certified in November 2025, built with composite materials and powered by a Rotax 915is engine. The company is also developing a four-seat variant. In addition to aircraft manufacturing, Horizontec offers engineering services including aerodynamic optimization, composite material part construction, mold fabrication, and ROTAX engine maintenance, all adhering to ASTM international standards. The company operates from its Celaya, Guanajuato facility and targets aviation training schools, aerial surveillance operators, and recreational pilots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halcón I: First aircraft prototype manufactured in wood with maximum takeoff weight of 600 kg, speed of 222 km/h, first flight September 30, 2017.
• Halcón II

Products and services

• Halcón 2.0 Light Sport Aircraft A two-seat Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) built with composite materials and powered by a Rotax 915is 141 HP engine. Designed for flight schools (pilot training), aerial surveillance, and recreational flying. Operating costs are approximately MX$1,200 (US$63) per flight hour, compared to over MX$4,000 for conventional training aircraft.
• Engineering and Manufacturing Services Comprehensive engineering services including design engineering, aerodynamic and structural analysis optimization, composite material part construction, mold design and fabrication, forged parts manufacturing, CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) component repair, and ROTAX engine maintenance. All services comply with ASTM international standards. Targeted at aerospace industry buyers and ROTAX engine operators.
• Halcón 1 (H1) Aircraft Prototype The first prototype aircraft fabricated by Horizontec, made from wood with a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kilograms and a top speed of 222 km/h. Conducted its maiden flight on September 30, 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating costs reduced to MX$1,200 per flight hour from MX$4,000+ (approximately 70% reduction)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CABBajíominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational institution supporting aerospace training.
• Grupos SCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic business partner in the industrial/services sector.
• Gobierno del Estado de GuanajuatocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental partner supporting the design, development, and manufacturing of Mexican aircraft. Provides regional support for aerospace sector development in Guanajuato.
• Municipio de CelayacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting operations at Celaya Airport facility where Horizontec's manufacturing and operations base is located.
• MARCA GuanajuatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional brand/trade organization supporting Guanajuato aerospace initiatives.
• IDEA GuanajuatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development agency supporting industrial development and innovation in Guanajuato state.
• BJX AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace industry summit organizer and strategic partner for aerospace sector development.
• AnsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering simulation software provider enabling aerodynamic and structural analysis optimization for aircraft design using Ansys simulation tools.
• Universidad Politécnica de Guanajuato (UPGTO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner in aerospace education and research.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Mexican technical university partner; company founded by IPN graduates.
• Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized aeronautical university partner for aviation training and education.
• Escuela de Vuelo AireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight school partner providing training expertise and aviation industry connections.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec.MX)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor private Mexican university partner for engineering talent and research collaboration.
• AMEIA (Asociación Mexicana de la Industria Aeronáutica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican aerospace industry association for sector representation and networking.
• Universidad Pedagógica Metropolitana (UPM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan teacher training university partner.
• CONALEPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical-vocational education system partner providing technical workforce training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecnam: Italian manufacturer of light sport aircraft and two-seat trainers such as the Tecnam P92 and P2002. Directly comparable to Horizontec on LSA product positioning, training-school customer base, and Rotax-powered two-seat airframes.
• Diamond Aircraft: Austrian/Canadian manufacturer of composite-construction training aircraft (DA20, DA40, DA42) widely used by flight schools. Comparable composite airframe technology, training customer segment, and operating-cost positioning versus Halcón 2.0.
• Evektor AeroTechnik: Czech manufacturer of the SportStar and Harmony LSA/trainer family, a direct competitor in the two-seat composite Rotax-powered light sport segment serving flight schools worldwide.
• Flight Design GmbH: German manufacturer of the CTLS and CT-Series light sport aircraft. Comparable two-seat LSA product targeting flight training and recreational pilots with composite construction.

Broad incumbents

• Cessna (Textron Aviation): Global general aviation incumbent with the Skycatcher LSA and 152/172 trainer lines. Much larger portfolio and dealer network but overlapping flight-school customer base and trainer positioning.
• Cirrus Aircraft: U.S. manufacturer of the SR20/SR22, a dominant flight-school trainer in North America. Comparable customer base (flight schools) but at higher price points and broader product portfolio.
• Piper Aircraft: Established U.S. manufacturer with the Piper Pilot 100/Arch trainer family. Competes for flight-school fleet decisions and broader general aviation customers as a large incumbent.

Emerging players

• Sling Aircraft (The Airplane Factory): South African manufacturer of the Sling 2 and Sling 4 light aircraft. Comparable emerging OEM targeting owner-built and recreational markets with a low-cost Rotax-powered platform.
• Jabiru Aircraft: Australian manufacturer of light sport aircraft and Jabiru engines, with a comparable two-seat LSA positioning for flight training and recreational use.

Others

• BRP-Rotax (Rotax Aircraft Engines): Austrian/Canadian supplier of the Rotax 915is engine that powers the Halcón 2.0. Comparable as an enabling supplier in the LSA ecosystem and as the shared propulsion platform across Horizontec's peer LSA manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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