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XTI Accelerates xVTOL Development by Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National  Laboratory Frontier Supercomputer

June 12, 2025 - XTI has successfully accelerated performance analysis of the aerodynamics design of its TriFan 600 xVTOL

XTI Aerospace Deepens Defense Sector Expertise with Addition of Steve Griessel to Corporate Advisory Board

June 11, 2025 - Griessel's background aligns directly with XTI’s strategy to serve high-value special mission operators and defense partners.

President Trump’s Executive Order Highlights the Strategic Importance of VTOL Sector

June 10, 2025 - XTI expects Trump's Executive Order will accelerate VTOL development for commercial and military applications

XTI Aerospace Welcomes Former Apple and Pratt & Whitney Technologist as Senior Advisor

June 5, 2025 - XTI named Dr. Alex Williams, formerly with Apple and Pratt & Whitney, as Senior Advisor.

XTI Aerospace Announces FAA’s Certification Branch Office Selection for the TriFan 600 xVTOL

May 27, 2025 - The FAA selected the Ft. Worth, TX CBO for the TriFan 600 type certification program

XTI Aerospace Selects Drivetrain Supplier-Partners for TriFan 600

May 22, 2025 - XTI selected Triumph, Formsprag, and Kamatics as key supplier-partners for the XTI TriFan 600 drivetrain system.

XTI Aerospace to Host Shareholder Town Hall on May 29

May 21, 2025 - XTI will host a virtual Shareholder Town Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:15 PM…

XTI Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Provides Business Update

May 19, 2025 - XTI reported a strengthened balance sheet through elimination of legacy debt and stock-based obligations as well…

xVTOL: Defining the Next Chapter of the Vertical Economy

Investors are pouring billions into next-gen aircraft—but what if the real breakthrough isn’t electric? It’s expansion. For years, electric VTOLs…

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft XTI Aerospace is exploring options to…

XTI Aerospace Announces MOU with VerdeGo Aero for Collaboration on Hybrid-Electric Technologies

MOU explores hybrid-electric propulsion systems for XTI’s planned family of aircraft ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace,…

E29: This Jet Design Could Change Commercial Aviation Forever

Diamond Stream Partners' Dean Donovan unpacks the technologies, business models, certification challenges, and market dynamics driving aviation’s next frontier.

xVTOL: Defining the Next Chapter of the Vertical Economy

Investors are pouring billions into next-gen aircraft—but what if the real breakthrough isn’t electric? It’s expansion. For years, electric VTOLs…

Why Turboshaft Engines for XTI’s TriFan 600 VTOL Airplane?

XTI’s Pragmatic Path to Sustainable Vertical Lift. Most media attention in the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) segment of the…

From Vertical Lift to Forward Flight: How Engineers Optimize Rotating Ducted Fans for Performance

Imagine a world where aircraft rise vertically from a helipad, transition seamlessly into high-speed forward flight, travel several hundred miles,…

The Long-Range VTOL Revolution in Emergency Response: Redefining Care Delivery Speed, Reach, and Precision

Imagine an emergency response aircraft covering 700 miles at speeds exceeding 300 knots. It can rapidly reach remote or congested…

FAA Finalizes Key Regulations for Powered-Lift Aircraft, Paving the Way for XTI’s Vertical Takeoff Innovations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently taken significant steps in setting regulations for powered-lift aircraft, an emerging category critical…

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft XTI Aerospace is exploring options to…

XTI Aerospace Conducts “General Familiarisation” Presentation of TriFan 600 VLCA to FAA

XTI Aerospace recently announced it has conducted a General Familiarisation (Gen Fam) presentation of the TriFan 600 VLCA (Vertical Lift…

XTI Aerospace Seeks Accelerated Development of TriFan 600

This FlightGlobal article discusses several recent developments concerning XTI Aerospace, including: Accelerated development initiatives for the TriFan 600 fixed-wing VTOL…

XTI Touts TriFan VTOL’s Prospects After Public Listing

Almost a decade after its founding, following funding setbacks, design changes and a detour into hybrid-electric propulsion, XTI Aerospace hopes…

Nasdaq-listed XTI Advances Turbine-powered VTOL Aircraft

The leadership team of XTI Aerospace on Monday updated investors on plans to bring the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft to…

XTI Aerospace seeks performance edge over eVTOLs with jet-fuel-burning TriFan 600

New aircraft developer XTI Aerospace has chosen a development path unconstrained by current battery technology as it seeks to outperform…

E29: This Jet Design Could Change Commercial Aviation Forever

Diamond Stream Partners' Dean Donovan unpacks the technologies, business models, certification challenges, and market dynamics driving aviation’s next frontier.

E28: Even a General Can Do It: Auto-Rotations Made Easy in the Bell 505

Two guests from Bell Helicopters discuss “failure training” and cutting-edge aircraft design to revolutionize pilot readiness and mission effectiveness.

E27: UAS, Manufacturing, and Momentum: Inside Grand Forks’ Economic Transformation

Brandon Bochenski, Mayor of Grand Forks, ND, dives into the strategic initiatives driving growth in Grand Forks, including UAS, defense…

E26: FAA Mandates SMS by 2027 — Here’s What You Need to Know

MBA Aviation's Zahara Oubre details how aviation operators can identify risks proactively, meet safety regulations, and lower insurance premiums.

E25: Inside Metro Aviation’s Mission to Save Lives

Metro Aviation's Kenny Morrow reveals the bold steps the company is taking in the air medical sector and broader aviation…

E24: From Heliports to Vertiports: Five-Alpha’s Blueprint

Rex Alexander, a leading expert in aviation infrastructure, discusses the future of VTOL vertiport design, regulatory challenges, safety protocols, and…

E23: One Helicopter, 71 Lives Impacted: The True Ripple Effect of Air Rescue

In this heartfelt episode, John Ramstead connects with John Vance, Chief Pilot at Metro Aviation, which played a critical role…

E22: VTOL Just Took a Quantum Leap: Sikorsky’s Bold Reveal at Verticon 2025

Igor Cherepinsky, Head of Sikorsky Innovation Labs, discusses the Rotor Blown Wing hybrid VTOL, Matrix, and how Sikorsky continues to…

E21: From R22 to R88: Robinson’s Evolution and What Comes Next

John Ramstead sits down with David Smith, CEO of Robinson Aircraft, live from Verticon. David shares insights into Robinson’s innovation…

E20: Leonardo’s AW609 Will Change Your View of Aviation

Matteo Ragazzi, Head of Engineering and Innovation at Leonardo Helicopter Division, discusses the groundbreaking AW609 tiltrotor aircraft and the future…

E19: The Secret They Won’t Tell You About Aviation

Daniel Moczydlower, EmbraerX CEO and President discusses EmbraerX, Embraer’s innovation arm, and Eve Air Mobility, an ambitious spin-off focused on…

E18: Verticon 2025: How VTOLs & AI Are Changing Aviation Forever | Bailey Wood

Bailey Wood, Director of Strategic Communications at Verticon, the world’s largest vertical aviation exposition, discusses eVTOL advancements, safety, training, and…

XTI Accelerates xVTOL Development by Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National  Laboratory Frontier Supercomputer

June 12, 2025 - XTI has successfully accelerated performance analysis of the aerodynamics design of its TriFan 600 xVTOL

XTI Aerospace Deepens Defense Sector Expertise with Addition of Steve Griessel to Corporate Advisory Board

June 11, 2025 - Griessel's background aligns directly with XTI’s strategy to serve high-value special mission operators and defense partners.

President Trump’s Executive Order Highlights the Strategic Importance of VTOL Sector

June 10, 2025 - XTI expects Trump's Executive Order will accelerate VTOL development for commercial and military applications

XTI Aerospace Welcomes Former Apple and Pratt & Whitney Technologist as Senior Advisor

June 5, 2025 - XTI named Dr. Alex Williams, formerly with Apple and Pratt & Whitney, as Senior Advisor.

XTI Aerospace Announces FAA’s Certification Branch Office Selection for the TriFan 600 xVTOL

May 27, 2025 - The FAA selected the Ft. Worth, TX CBO for the TriFan 600 type certification program

XTI Aerospace Selects Drivetrain Supplier-Partners for TriFan 600

May 22, 2025 - XTI selected Triumph, Formsprag, and Kamatics as key supplier-partners for the XTI TriFan 600 drivetrain system.

XTI Aerospace to Host Shareholder Town Hall on May 29

May 21, 2025 - XTI will host a virtual Shareholder Town Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:15 PM…

XTI Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Provides Business Update

May 19, 2025 - XTI reported a strengthened balance sheet through elimination of legacy debt and stock-based obligations as well…

XTI Aerospace Announces MOU with VerdeGo Aero for Collaboration on Hybrid-Electric Technologies

MOU explores hybrid-electric propulsion systems for XTI’s planned family of aircraft ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace,…

XTI Aerospace Appoints AI and Tech Leader Hanna Tomory to Corporate Advisory Board

May 5, 2025 - XTI appointed Hanna Tomory, a senior executive at Palantir, to its CAB to contribute her expertise…

XTI Aerospace Adds National Security Leader Preston Dunlap to Corporate Advisory Board to Accelerate TriFan 600 Certification and Strategic Growth

Apr. 24, 2025 - XTI appointed to its CAB Preston Dunlap, the former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Architect of…

XTI Aerospace Announces Key Q2 2025 Product and Engineering Milestones

Apr. 23, 2025 - XTI released its key product and engineering milestones for Q2 2025 one of which is the…