ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI Aerospace,” “XTI,” or the “Company”) an aerospace technology company focused on building and scaling its newly acquired subsidiary, Drone Nerds, LLC (“Drone Nerds”), today announced the appointment of Jonathan G. Ornstein to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective February 1, 2026.
“This appointment reflects our strategic orientation toward leadership in the drone and unmanned aircraft systems market – a direction that will be supported by an increasingly active, disciplined and opportunistic M&A strategy,” said Scott Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer of XTI Aerospace.
Across more than four decades of aviation industry experience, including 25 years as Chairman of Mesa Air Group, Ornstein has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to scale aviation businesses, execute complex transactions, allocate capital prudently and navigate highly regulated markets. Under his leadership, Mesa Air Group explored next-generation aviation technologies, including vertical takeoff and landing (“VTOL”) platforms, and made a strategic investment in XTI which was announced in 2024.
“You can see the imprint of Jonathan’s forward-thinking approach in everything he’s done,” said Pomeroy. “His addition to our Board is a force multiplier for where XTI is going. Jonathan brings unmatched experience in building and transforming aviation platforms and that matters enormously at this stage of our evolution.”
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