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XTI Aerospace Unveils the Latest TriFan 600 Subscale Model at Avalon Airshow in Australia

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XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) unveiled its latest TriFan 600 subscale model at the Avalon Airshow in Melbourne, Australia. The model demonstrates the aircraft's advanced vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, featuring three operational fans, rotating ducts, and aft fan closing mechanisms.

The company announced plans to begin flight testing its subscale model, codenamed 'Sparrow', which mirrors the latest aerodynamic configuration. The tests will evaluate vertical takeoff, transition to conventional flight, and vertical landing, while validating the 'digital twin' computational fluid dynamics analysis.

At the airshow, XTI shared space with VStar 21, a TriFan 600 pre-order customer specializing in advanced air mobility. VStar 21's CEO Tony Laws expressed enthusiasm for their future fleet, highlighting the aircraft's potential impact on providing rapid access to remote locations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha presentato il suo ultimo modello in scala ridotta TriFan 600 all'Avalon Airshow di Melbourne, Australia. Il modello dimostra le avanzate capacità di decollo e atterraggio verticale (VTOL) dell'aeromobile, dotato di tre ventilatori operativi, condotti rotanti e meccanismi di chiusura del ventilatore posteriore.

L'azienda ha annunciato piani per iniziare i test di volo del suo modello in scala ridotta, con il nome in codice 'Sparrow', che rispecchia l'ultima configurazione aerodinamica. I test valuteranno il decollo verticale, la transizione al volo convenzionale e l'atterraggio verticale, mentre convalideranno l'analisi della dinamica dei fluidi computazionale 'gemello digitale'.

All'airshow, XTI ha condiviso lo spazio con VStar 21, un cliente in pre-ordine del TriFan 600 specializzato in mobilità aerea avanzata. Il CEO di VStar 21, Tony Laws, ha espresso entusiasmo per la loro futura flotta, evidenziando l'impatto potenziale dell'aeromobile nel fornire accesso rapido a località remote in Australia e nella regione Asia-Pacifico.

XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) presentó su último modelo a escala reducida TriFan 600 en el Avalon Airshow en Melbourne, Australia. El modelo demuestra las avanzadas capacidades de despegue y aterrizaje vertical (VTOL) de la aeronave, que cuenta con tres ventiladores operativos, conductos rotatorios y mecanismos de cierre del ventilador trasero.

La empresa anunció planes para comenzar las pruebas de vuelo de su modelo a escala reducida, con el nombre en clave 'Sparrow', que refleja la última configuración aerodinámica. Las pruebas evaluarán el despegue vertical, la transición al vuelo convencional y el aterrizaje vertical, mientras validan el análisis de dinámica de fluidos computacional 'gemelo digital'.

En el airshow, XTI compartió espacio con VStar 21, un cliente que ha hecho un pedido anticipado del TriFan 600 y se especializa en movilidad aérea avanzada. El CEO de VStar 21, Tony Laws, expresó entusiasmo por su futura flota, destacando el impacto potencial de la aeronave en proporcionar acceso rápido a ubicaciones remotas en Australia y en la región de Asia-Pacífico.

XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA)는 호주 멜버른의 아발론 에어쇼에서 최신 TriFan 600 축소 모델을 공개했습니다. 이 모델은 세 개의 작동 팬, 회전 덕트 및 후방 팬 닫기 메커니즘을 갖춘 항공기의 고급 수직 이착륙 및 착륙(VTOL) 능력을 보여줍니다.

회사는 최신 공기역학적 구성을 반영하는 코드명 '스패로우'인 축소 모델의 비행 시험을 시작할 계획을 발표했습니다. 시험은 수직 이착륙, 일반 비행으로의 전환 및 수직 착륙을 평가하고 '디지털 쌍둥이' 컴퓨터 유체 역학 분석을 검증할 것입니다.

에어쇼에서 XTI는 고급 공중 이동성을 전문으로 하는 TriFan 600의 사전 주문 고객인 VStar 21과 공간을 공유했습니다. VStar 21의 CEO인 Tony Laws는 호주 및 아시아-태평양 지역의 외딴 지역에 대한 신속한 접근을 제공하는 항공기의 잠재적 영향력을 강조하며 그들의 미래 함대에 대한 기대감을 표명했습니다.

XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) a dévoilé son dernier modèle à échelle réduite TriFan 600 lors du salon aéronautique Avalon à Melbourne, en Australie. Le modèle démontre les capacités avancées de décollage et d'atterrissage verticaux (VTOL) de l'avion, avec trois ventilateurs opérationnels, des conduits rotatifs et des mécanismes de fermeture du ventilateur arrière.

L'entreprise a annoncé des plans pour commencer les essais en vol de son modèle à échelle réduite, portant le nom de code 'Sparrow', qui reflète la dernière configuration aérodynamique. Les tests évalueront le décollage vertical, la transition vers un vol conventionnel et l'atterrissage vertical, tout en validant l'analyse de dynamique des fluides computationnelle 'jumeau numérique'.

Lors du salon aéronautique, XTI a partagé l'espace avec VStar 21, un client ayant précommandé le TriFan 600 et spécialisé dans la mobilité aérienne avancée. Le PDG de VStar 21, Tony Laws, a exprimé son enthousiasme pour leur future flotte, soulignant l'impact potentiel de l'avion pour offrir un accès rapide à des endroits éloignés en Australie et dans la région Asie-Pacifique.

XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) stellte sein neuestes TriFan 600 Modell im Maßstab 1:1 auf der Avalon Airshow in Melbourne, Australien, vor. Das Modell demonstriert die fortschrittlichen vertikalen Start- und Landefähigkeiten (VTOL) des Flugzeugs, das über drei betriebsbereite Lüfter, rotierende Kanäle und Schließmechanismen für den hinteren Lüfter verfügt.

Das Unternehmen kündigte Pläne an, mit den Flugtests seines Modells im Maßstab 1:1, das den Codenamen 'Sparrow' trägt und die neueste aerodynamische Konfiguration widerspiegelt, zu beginnen. Die Tests werden den vertikalen Start, den Übergang zum konventionellen Flug und die vertikale Landung bewerten und gleichzeitig die Analyse der computergestützten Strömungsdynamik des 'digitalen Zwillings' validieren.

Auf der Airshow teilte sich XTI den Raum mit VStar 21, einem Vorbesteller des TriFan 600, der sich auf fortschrittliche Luftmobilität spezialisiert hat. Der CEO von VStar 21, Tony Laws, äußerte Begeisterung für ihre zukünftige Flotte und hob das potenzielle Potenzial des Flugzeugs hervor, schnellen Zugang zu abgelegenen Orten in Australien und der Asien-Pazifik-Region zu bieten.

Positive
  • Secured pre-orders from VStar 21 for the TriFan 600 fleet
  • Advancing to flight testing phase with subscale model in April 2025
  • Strong market interest from operators and investors worldwide
Negative
  • Product still in development phase with no revenue generation
  • Dependent on successful completion of flight testing

New subscale model represents latest aerodynamic configuration

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) ("XTI" or the "Company"), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, unveiled its tradeshow model of the TriFan 600 aircraft at the Avalon Airshow, the southern hemisphere's largest airshow, in Melbourne, Australia.

The new model showcases the aircraft's revolutionary vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) design, featuring the latest aerodynamic configuration with three operational fans, rotating ducts, and aft fan closing mechanisms.

"The TriFan 600 has captivated prospective customers, suppliers and aviation enthusiasts with its cutting-edge technology and superior performance as the far, fast and flexible aircraft," said Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace. "This aircraft represents the future of air mobility, seamlessly blending the best of fixed-wing aircraft with the unique capability of vertical takeoff and landing. XTI's presence at the Avalon Airshow allowed us to showcase its transformative design to industry attendees firsthand."

Later this month, XTI Aerospace will begin flight testing its subscale model of the TriFan 600, codenamed "Sparrow." Sparrow mirrors the latest aerodynamic configuration of the TriFan 600 revealed at the Avalon Airshow and will be used to evaluate vertical takeoff, the transition to conventional flight, and the return to vertical mode for landing. These tests will further validate the "digital twin" computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, ensuring the aircraft's design meets the required performance and safety standards.

At Avalon, XTI Aerospace shared exhibition space with VStar 21, a TriFan 600 pre-order customer and premier operator specializing in advanced air mobility. Tony Laws, CEO of VStar 21, expressed his enthusiasm for their future fleet of TriFan 600 aircraft.

"We are thrilled to have orders for the TriFan 600 and look forward to witnessing the transformative impact these aircraft will have on our operations," said Mr. Laws. "Its versatility and advanced technology are key to our mission of providing rapid, efficient access to remote locations, and we believe it will be a game-changer in saving lives across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region."

To learn more about VStar 21, visit http://www.vstarpoweredliftaviation.com/.

The Avalon Airshow serves as a premier platform for industry leaders to showcase technological advancements and foster strategic partnerships. XTI Aerospace remains committed to transforming advanced air mobility beginning with its initial Regional xVTOL in the TriFan 600. XTI's innovations and the TriFan 600 continue to generate excitement and strong interest from operators, investors, and aerospace enthusiasts worldwide.

About XTI Aerospace, Inc. 

XTI Aerospace (XTIAerospace.com) (Nasdaq: XTIA) is the parent company of XTI Aircraft Company, an aviation business based near Denver, Colorado, currently developing the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing business aircraft designed to have the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability of a helicopter, speeds of 345 mph and a range of 700 miles, creating an entirely new category – the vertical lift crossover airplane (VLCA). Additionally, the Inpixon (inpixon.com) business unit of XTI Aerospace is a leader in real-time location systems (RTLS) technology with customers around the world who use the Company's location intelligence solutions in factories and other industrial facilities to help optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. For more information about XTI Aerospace, please visit XTIAerospace.com and HangerXStudios.com (aviation innovation podcast), and follow the company on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements about the products under development by XTI, the advantages of XTI's technology, and XTI's customers, plans and strategies are forward-looking statements.

Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including "believe," "continue," "could," "would," "will," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target," "projects," or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XTI Aerospace and its management, are inherently uncertain, and many factors may cause the actual results to differ materially from current expectations. XTI undertakes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that might subsequently arise. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the risk factors discussed from time to time in XTI's filings with the SEC, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2024, and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC.

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FAQ

What are the key features of XTI Aerospace's (XTIA) new TriFan 600 model unveiled at Avalon Airshow?

The TriFan 600 model features three operational fans, rotating ducts, aft fan closing mechanisms, and advanced VTOL capabilities for vertical takeoff and landing operations.

When will XTI Aerospace (XTIA) begin flight testing the TriFan 600 subscale model 'Sparrow'?

XTI Aerospace will begin flight testing the 'Sparrow' subscale model later in April 2025.

What will the TriFan 600 'Sparrow' flight tests evaluate for XTIA?

The tests will evaluate vertical takeoff, transition to conventional flight, vertical landing, and validate the 'digital twin' CFD analysis for performance and safety standards.

Who is XTI Aerospace's (XTIA) pre-order customer for the TriFan 600 in Australia?

VStar 21, a premier operator specializing in advanced air mobility, has placed pre-orders for the TriFan 600 aircraft.
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