XTI Aircraft Continues to Refine Customer Focus in Partnership With IDEO, Gains Key Insights for Mid-Range xVTOL Aircraft.

XTI Aircraft Company partnered with IDEO to gain key customer insights for its mid-range xVTOL aircraft, the TriFan 600. The collaboration provided critical updates into customer segmentation and refined short-term and long-term market opportunities. The findings helped XTI clarify which customer segments are best positioned for the TriFan 600, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, corporate flight departments, and fractional operators.

Englewood, Colorado, September 12, 2025 — XTI Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA), has announced a strategic partnership with IDEO to gain critical customer insights for its mid-range xVTOL aircraft, the TriFan 600. The collaboration aims to refine market opportunities and validate customer segments for the TriFan 600, which offers vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability, high cruising speeds, and a long range.

IDEO, a leading design and innovation firm, conducted in-depth research across key aviation markets, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, corporate flight departments, and fractional operators. The findings will help XTI clarify which customer segments are best positioned for the TriFan 600 and refine both short-term and long-term market opportunities.

Scott Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer of XTI Aerospace, stated, "Working with IDEO has been invaluable in helping us sharpen our understanding of the growing market for the TriFan 600. Their expertise and process allow us to continue to listen to potential customers, refine and uncover new missional applications for a regional VTOL aircraft, and validate where our aircraft offers the greatest value."

Heather Boesch, Partner at IDEO, added, "XTI is building an aircraft that represents a generational shift in aviation. Through our work together, we've been able to further map the customer landscape and surface insights that will guide not just product adoption but also brand and market strategy. We are excited to see how XTI will apply these learnings in the development of the TriFan 600."

The partnership will continue to explore international and B2B markets, aiming to elevate public understanding of regional VTOL technology. This collaboration underscores XTI's commitment to a customer-centric approach, ensuring that the TriFan 600 meets the evolving needs of its target market.