ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”) (Nasdaq: XTIA), a pioneer in advanced aircraft design, today announced that XTI conducted a General Familiarization (“Gen Fam”) presentation for the TriFan 600 with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 14, 2024. This presentation is a key milestone in the journey toward FAA Type Certification for the TriFan 600 and included more than 60 FAA representatives including members from the Central Certification Office and subject matter experts from across the nation.
Over the past few years, XTI has worked with the FAA’s Center for Emerging Concepts & Innovation division (AIR-650) to provide input toward the development of the draft Advisory Circular 21.17-4 “Type Certification – Powered-lift,” which guides the TriFan 600’s certification process. The Gen Fam meeting served to provide the FAA with a detailed overview of the TriFan 600’s innovative and advanced design, systems, performance parameters, and vertical lift capabilities. During the presentation, XTI also covered a range of technical areas, including the TriFan 600’s safety features and its novel ducted fan propulsion technology.