ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) (“XTI” or the “Company”), a leader in the emerging Vertical Economy, today announced the appointment of Alex Williams, PhD as the Company’s Executive Vice President of Technology. In this leadership role, Dr. Williams will oversee the Company’s growing collaboration with Valkyrie AI, with an initial focus on integrating mesh autonomous networking and advanced artificial intelligence technologies into the TriFan family of aircraft.
With expertise spanning aerospace engineering, new technology development, next-generation materials, applied artificial intelligence, and large-scale manufacturing, Dr. Williams brings a powerful combination of technical vision and real-world execution capability. He has served as a strategic advisor to XTI since June 2025, consistently demonstrating his ability to turn emerging technology opportunities into operational advantage.
Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, where his research focused on manufacturing technologies and biofuels. He began his career leading next-generation propulsion and aerospace technology programs for Pratt & Whitney, supporting initiatives for both NASA and the U.S. Air Force, including cutting-edge developments in jet engine design and performance.
Following his aerospace work, Dr. Williams joined Apple, where he spent nearly a decade managing advanced research facilities and programs. His work helped launch new materials and manufacturing processes that became foundational to products including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac — integrating breakthrough technologies into global supply chains at scale. During his tenure at Apple, Dr. Williams learned the critical importance of focusing clearly on the customer at every step of the design and development process.
“XTI is methodically building the future of intelligent vertical flight,” said Scott Pomeroy, CEO of XTI. “Dr. Williams will be a critical force in positioning the TriFan aircraft portfolio to become a market leader in autonomous and AI-enhanced capabilities — a key factor in the Vertical Economy.”
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Dr. Williams will lead technology development efforts, including a focused program to integrate Valkyrie’s mesh intelligence framework — enabling real-time coordination across avionics, flight controls, and predictive safety systems across independent flying assets — into XTI’s next-generation airspace management solutions. This approach will move AI beyond traditional pilot-assist functions and into a deeply embedded, operationally transformative capability for the Vertical Economy.