XTI Accelerates Defense and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategy
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Underscoring the expanding breadth of its next-generation aerial systems, XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI”), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced the appointment of Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of Valkyrie and Andromeda—AI and decision-intelligence companies serving defense and Fortune 500 clients. Mr. Burgoyne, advisor to the United States Central Command (“CENTCOM”), will work with XTI regarding potential national security related applications of its aviation technologies and systems.
“Charlie is helping to architect the AI-powered intelligence systems behind real-time decision making—on the battlefield and in the boardroom,” said Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace. “That’s the kind of operational edge we’re embedding into XTI’s strategy.”
Mr. Burgoyne brings to XTI 15+ years of cutting-edge experience in artificial intelligence and data science across defense and commercial sectors. From NASA and the United States Department of Energy to Rosetta Stone, F1 Racing and now two thriving AI ventures, he’s helped pioneer applied AI in high-stakes environments. His appointment deepens XTI’s ability to design and market aircraft systems that are not only vertically agile but algorithmically smart—vital to rapidly evolving unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), regional transportation, and multi-use mission platforms.
XTI is building upon its national security-grade brain trust following the recent additions of Hanna Tomory, head of Palantir Canada, Preston Dunlap, former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Architect of the United States. Space Force and Air Force, and Steve Griessel, former CEO of global defense manufacturer Paramount Group. With Mr. Burgoyne’s addition, XTI solidifies a rare blend of tactical, technological, and policy fluency as it advances its flagship TriFan 600—a manned, high-performance xVTOL aircraft engineered for speed, range, and vertical agility.These efforts simultaneously lay the groundwork for future unmanned and autonomous systems built on XTI xVTOL architecture.
“The future of aerospace belongs to intelligent platforms that combine real-world utility with next-gen software and data systems,” said Mr. Burgoyne. “The TriFan 600 sets the bar for high-performance, manned VTOL—I am excited to bring my knowledge and experience to the intersection of AI and defense to expand the foundation of XTI technologies to develop a broad defense and autonomy-focused portfolio.”
XTI’s strategic priorities are directly aligned with the national posture articulated in the June 2025 Presidential Executive Order on Domestic Drone Production, which positions U.S.-made VTOL aircraft as key to securing American interests in the establishment and solidification of air dominance. With Mr. Burgoyne onboard, XTI doubles down on its intent to compete at the intersection of autonomy, aerial mobility, and defense readiness.
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