XTI Aerospace Provides TriFan Fuel System Design Update
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) has announced a significant milestone in its TriFan 600 development with the completion of an updated fuel system design. The new design increases wing fuel capacity from 300 to 400 gallons while minimizing unusable fuel, expected to enhance the aircraft's maximum range and endurance.
The fuel system update marks one of six core product and engineering milestones for Q1 2025. The company has already completed the downwash/outwash study and is progressing on other objectives including type certification application and engine air inlet optimization. Remaining milestones include flight deck mockup design and updating the Global Finite Element Model (GFEM).
The company plans to update its publicly stated performance benchmarks in the coming weeks, with the launch of the 'Sparrow' subscale working model scheduled for early Q2.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha annunciato un traguardo significativo nello sviluppo del suo TriFan 600 con il completamento di un design aggiornato del sistema di alimentazione. Il nuovo design aumenta la capacità di carburante delle ali da 300 a 400 galloni, riducendo al contempo il carburante non utilizzabile, che si prevede migliorerà l'autonomia massima e la resistenza dell'aeromobile.
L'aggiornamento del sistema di alimentazione segna uno dei sei traguardi fondamentali di prodotto e ingegneria per il primo trimestre del 2025. L'azienda ha già completato lo studio di downwash/outwash e sta progredendo su altri obiettivi, tra cui la domanda di certificazione di tipo e l'ottimizzazione dell'ingresso d'aria del motore. I traguardi rimanenti includono il design del mockup della cabina di pilotaggio e l'aggiornamento del Modello Globale degli Elementi Finiti (GFEM).
L'azienda prevede di aggiornare i suoi parametri prestazionali dichiarati pubblicamente nelle prossime settimane, con il lancio del modello funzionante in scala ridotta 'Sparrow' previsto per l'inizio del secondo trimestre.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha anunciado un hito significativo en el desarrollo de su TriFan 600 con la finalización de un diseño actualizado del sistema de combustible. El nuevo diseño aumenta la capacidad de combustible de las alas de 300 a 400 galones, minimizando el combustible no utilizable, lo que se espera mejore el alcance máximo y la resistencia de la aeronave.
La actualización del sistema de combustible marca uno de los seis hitos centrales de producto e ingeniería para el primer trimestre de 2025. La empresa ya ha completado el estudio de downwash/outwash y está avanzando en otros objetivos, incluyendo la solicitud de certificación de tipo y la optimización de la entrada de aire del motor. Los hitos restantes incluyen el diseño del prototipo de la cabina de vuelo y la actualización del Modelo Global de Elementos Finitos (GFEM).
La empresa planea actualizar sus benchmarks de rendimiento declarados públicamente en las próximas semanas, con el lanzamiento del modelo funcional a escala reducida 'Sparrow' programado para principios del segundo trimestre.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA)는 TriFan 600 개발의 중요한 이정표로 연료 시스템 디자인 업데이트 완료를 발표했습니다. 새로운 디자인은 날개의 연료 용량을 300갤런에서 400갤런으로 증가시키면서 사용하지 않는 연료를 최소화하여 항공기의 최대 비행 거리와 지구력을 향상시킬 것으로 예상됩니다.
연료 시스템 업데이트는 2025년 1분기 동안의 여섯 가지 핵심 제품 및 엔지니어링 이정표 중 하나입니다. 회사는 이미 다운워시/아웃워시 연구를 완료했으며, 타입 인증 신청 및 엔진 공기 흡입구 최적화 등 다른 목표를 진행 중입니다. 남은 이정표에는 비행 갑판 모형 디자인과 전역 유한 요소 모델(GFEM) 업데이트가 포함됩니다.
회사는 향후 몇 주 안에 공개된 성능 기준을 업데이트할 계획이며, 'Sparrow' 축소 모델의 출시가 2분기 초로 예정되어 있습니다.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) a annoncé une étape importante dans le développement de son TriFan 600 avec l'achèvement d'une conception mise à jour du système de carburant. La nouvelle conception augmente la capacité de carburant des ailes de 300 à 400 gallons tout en minimisant le carburant inutilisable, ce qui devrait améliorer l'autonomie maximale et l'endurance de l'avion.
La mise à jour du système de carburant marque l'un des six jalons clés en matière de produit et d'ingénierie pour le premier trimestre 2025. L'entreprise a déjà terminé l'étude de l'écoulement descendant et ascendant et progresse sur d'autres objectifs, y compris la demande de certification de type et l'optimisation de l'entrée d'air du moteur. Les jalons restants incluent la conception du prototype du poste de pilotage et la mise à jour du Modèle Éléments Finis Global (GFEM).
L'entreprise prévoit de mettre à jour ses repères de performance déclarés publiquement dans les semaines à venir, avec le lancement du modèle fonctionnel à échelle réduite 'Sparrow' prévu pour le début du deuxième trimestre.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der Entwicklung des TriFan 600 mit dem Abschluss eines aktualisierten Treibstoffsystemdesigns bekannt gegeben. Das neue Design erhöht die Treibstoffkapazität der Flügel von 300 auf 400 Gallonen und minimiert gleichzeitig unbrauchbaren Treibstoff, was voraussichtlich die maximale Reichweite und Ausdauer des Flugzeugs verbessern wird.
Das Update des Treibstoffsystems markiert einen von sechs Kernmeilensteinen in Produkt und Ingenieurwesen für das erste Quartal 2025. Das Unternehmen hat bereits die Studie zu Abwärts- und Aufwärtsströmung abgeschlossen und arbeitet an weiteren Zielen, darunter die Beantragung der Typzulassung und die Optimierung des Luftansaugstutzens des Motors. Zu den verbleibenden Meilensteinen gehören das Design des Cockpit-Prototyps und die Aktualisierung des Globalen Finite-Elemente-Modells (GFEM).
Das Unternehmen plant, in den kommenden Wochen seine öffentlich erklärten Leistungsbenchmarks zu aktualisieren, wobei der Start des 'Sparrow'-Modells im Maßstab 1:1 für Anfang des zweiten Quartals vorgesehen ist.
- 33% increase in fuel capacity (300 to 400 gallons)
- Successful completion of 4 out of 6 Q1 engineering milestones
- Progress toward FAA type certification
- Two Q1 engineering milestones still pending completion
Completion of New Fuel System Design Meets a Key Product and Engineering Q1 Milestone
"The TriFan 600 continues to mature in its design, and in the case of the fuel system we expect to exceed our performance criteria target," said Dave Ambrose, VP of Engineering at XTI Aircraft. "We believe this latest fuel system design will significantly improve the maximum range and endurance of the vehicle."
"Our engineering team continues to innovate while remaining laser-focused on our customers' missions," said Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace. "We believe the new fuel system is designed to improve the range of the TriFan 600 aircraft and to exceed our previous design. We will be updating our publicly stated performance benchmarks in the coming weeks."
Figure 1 provides an overview of the TriFan 600 fuel system design.
In a previous market update, XTI outlined six core product and engineering milestones for Q1, listed below, beginning with the downwash/outwash study and leading up to the launch of the "Sparrow" subscale working model in early Q2.
Completed:
- Downwash / Outwash Study – Analyze airflows generated by the aircraft during vertical takeoff and landing to evaluate safety and performance
- Type Certification Application – Formally apply to the FAA for type certification of the TriFan 600
- Engine Air Inlets and Exhaust – Optimize air intake and exhaust design to enhance performance and efficiency of the propulsion system
- Fuel System Design – Optimize fuel system design to reduce unusable fuel and increase fuel capacity
To be Completed:
- Flight Deck Mockup Design – Develop a flight deck human factors mockup to design and evaluate and optimize ergonomics, pilot controls, and vision polar
- Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) of the latest configuration – Update the comprehensive structural model to evaluate and optimize the aircraft's strength and load paths under various loading conditions
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace (XTIAerospace.com) (Nasdaq: XTIA) is the parent company of XTI Aircraft Company, an aviation business based near
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