ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI”), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced that Ambassador Todd Chapman (ret.) has joined its Corporate Advisory Board. Ambassador Chapman brings over 30 years of distinguished service as a U.S. diplomat, including as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil and Ecuador, and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs.
With deep relationships across Latin America, particularly in Brazil—home to globally recognized aerospace leaders such as Embraer S.A., AEL Sistemas, and XMobots, as well as the renowned Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)—Ambassador Chapman will provide XTI with access and strategic insight as the company strengthens its international footprint.
“Ambassador Chapman’s appointment is an extraordinary addition to XTI’s Advisory Board,” said Michael Tapp, Chief Operating Officer of XTI and Chairman of the Advisory Board. “His access to senior decision-makers in Washington and Brasília, combined with his understanding of global defense, aerospace, and economic diplomacy, will help accelerate our strategy in international markets.”
Ambassador Chapman’s career culminated in his service as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, where he advanced bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. He continues to shape U.S. and global policy through advisory and board roles with leading organizations including Inter&Co, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University, and the Salvation Army USA. He also serves as a non-resident senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines.
“Brazil represents one of the most important aerospace hubs in the world, and its innovators – from Embraer to emerging startups – are shaping the future of aviation,” said Ambassador Chapman. “I am honored to join XTI Aerospace’s Advisory Board at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth, and I look forward to contributing to its mission of pioneering the next generation of vertical flight.”
Ambassador Chapman holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a Master of Science from the National Intelligence University.
With the addition of Ambassador Chapman, XTI Aerospace continues to build an Advisory Board of leaders whose experience spans government, finance, industry, and innovation, further strengthening the company’s capacity to deliver breakthrough technologies in the Vertical Economy.
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