Core Insights - XTI Aerospace's Type Certification (TC) application for the TriFan 600 was accepted by the FAA, marking a significant milestone in the company's product and engineering progress for Q1 2025 [1][2][3] - The company is collaborating with the FAA's Innovation Office to develop powered-lift requirements, which is crucial for advancing the certification process [2][3] - The TriFan 600 is designed to have VTOL capabilities, speeds of 345 mph, and a range of 700 miles, creating a new category known as vertical lift crossover airplane (VLCA) [5] Product and Engineering Milestones - Completed milestones include a downwash/outwash study, which analyzes airflows during vertical takeoff and landing to evaluate safety and performance [7] - The company has outlined additional milestones to be completed, including optimizing fuel system design, enhancing engine air inlets and exhaust, developing a flight deck mockup, and updating the Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) [7]
FAA Accepts XTI Aerospace Type Certification Application for the TriFan 600