XTI Aerospace and Valkyrie launch new Vanguard Platform

TriFan 600. Photo: XTI Aerospace

US-based XTI Aerospace Inc, a company advancing scalable vertical flight technologies, has announced a strategic alliance with Valkyrie Sciences, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced materials integration. Together, they have unveiled the Vanguard Platform, a next-generation intelligent technology system designed to enhance the development and performance of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, specifically XTI’s TriFan 600 programme.

The Vanguard Platform will incorporate Valkyrie’s expertise in graphene and composite materials, battery innovation, and smart systems architecture. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in integrating AI-driven capabilities directly into aerospace hardware, with a focus on lean, data-driven production methods and engineering processes.

XTI Aerospace’s CEO Scott Pomeroy said: “This alliance supports our technology-first objectives at the leading edge of emerging aerospace technologies. Applied AI will be one of the most significant differentiators in this next era of aerospace and defence. Valkyrie’s expertise will assist us in accelerating opportunities across our portfolio, from vertical flight to unmanned systems and beyond — we believe this is a first-of-its-kind approach.”

Strategic investment
The partnership includes a strategic investment by XTI in Valkyrie, as well as a services agreement with Valkyrie Intelligence. It builds on the appointment of Valkyrie founder Charlie Burgoyne to XTI’s corporate advisory board earlier this year. Mr Burgoyne brings a wealth of experience from his advisory roles with military and intelligence commands, and his leadership in deploying real-world AI applications across government, industry, and academia.

Mr Burgoyne, CEO of Valkyrie Sciences, said: “The Vanguard Platform, combining Valkyrie’s applied AI technology for aerospace and XTI’s VTOL engineering, is designed to streamline aircraft development. Central to this vision is Valkyrie’s work to develop the Vanguard chassis, which integrates Valkyrie’s distributed mesh intelligence — a networked, onboard computing framework intended to enable real-time coordination across aircraft systems.

“Production methods and engineering processes will emphasise lean, data-driven development across both teams and opportunities for integrating intelligent systems directly into aerospace hardware. We could not be more enthusiastic about our shared vision with Scott and the team at XTI.”

Valkyrie’s prior recognition from a leading global automotive manufacturer for its mesh network design, along with its experience in digital-twin systems and racing operations, provides a strong foundation for the Vanguard Platform’s application in aerospace. The alliance signals a bold move toward intelligent, scalable VTOL solutions that could redefine the future of flight.