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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA), a developer of advanced VTOL aircraft with a current market capitalization of $16.74 million, today outlined significant milestones for its flagship TriFan 600 plane, anticipating the resumption of pre-sales later this year. The TriFan 600 is designed to transform regional air travel with its innovative point-to-point flight capabilities. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently shows a weak financial health score of 0.96, with data indicating the stock is trading above its Fair Value.
The company is preparing to reveal its next subscale model, dubbed "Sparrow," a 1:15 scale unmanned aircraft, to further test transitional flight dynamics with rotating ducted fans. This follows the previous subscale model developed in late 2023. With last twelve months revenue of $2.17 million and negative EBITDA of $19.72 million, XTI aims to achieve crucial product and engineering goals throughout the first quarter of 2025, including optimizing the fuel system, refining engine air inlets and exhaust for better performance, conducting downwash/outwash studies for safety, developing a flight deck mockup for ergonomic assessment, and applying for FAA type certification for the TriFan 600. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 15 additional key insights about XTIA’s financial position and market performance.
In addition to the Sparrow, XTI intends to launch another subscale model, "Kestrel," to evaluate aerodynamics and flight controls, setting the stage for reintroducing aircraft pre-sales to fleet operators and customers.
Dave Ambrose, VP Engineering at XTI Aircraft, emphasized the importance of these developments as evidence of the TriFan 600’s progress, stating, "2024 was a banner year for accomplishing foundational engineering work necessary to move our vision forward. As we demonstrate more progress in 2025, both pre-order customers and investors will see their confidence and commitment rewarded as the TriFan 600 moves closer to production and commercial readiness."
The certification pathway with the FAA includes several phases: Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, the first flight, and ultimately, type certification. These steps are crucial to ensure the TriFan 600 meets all safety and performance standards before its commercial release. With a current ratio of 0.46, indicating potential liquidity challenges, the company’s ability to fund these certification phases will be critical to watch.
Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace, expressed excitement about the company’s efforts to redefine air travel with efficient point-to-point solutions.
XTI Aerospace, based near Denver, Colorado, is also known for its Inpixon (NASDAQ:XTIA) business unit, a leader in RTLS technology. The company’s forward-looking statements highlight its commitment to product development and market strategy, though they come with the usual caution regarding their speculative nature.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from XTI Aerospace.
In other recent news, XTI Aerospace, Inc. has made significant strides in its financial and structural operations. The aerospace company recently raised $45 million through the sale of its common stock and made considerable progress on its TriFan 600 aircraft. In addition, the company has streamlined its capital structure by exchanging and redeeming outstanding preferred stock and warrants. XTI Aerospace also announced the appointment of Kimberly Montgomery and David Oppenheimer to its Corporate Advisory Board, bringing their vast experience in aviation operations and emerging technologies, respectively.
Further developments include XTI Aerospace gaining access to the Frontier supercomputer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Leadership Computing Facility, a strategic move set to expedite the development of its TriFan 600 aircraft. The company also initiated a public offering of over 363 million shares of its common stock, aiming to generate approximately $20 million in gross proceeds.
Despite these advancements, XTI Aerospace faces significant financial challenges. According to InvestingPro, the company has a negative EBITDA of $19.72 million and a current ratio of 0.46, indicating potential liquidity concerns. These are the recent developments in XTI Aerospace’s ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure and position itself for future growth.
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