Core Insights - The collaboration between XTI Aerospace and Valkyrie Sciences aims to develop the Vanguard Platform, an intelligent technology system for the next generation of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, leveraging advanced materials and AI [1][2][3] Company Overview - XTI Aerospace is developing the TriFan 600, a fixed-wing business aircraft with VTOL capabilities, maximum cruising speeds over 300 mph, and a range of up to 1,000 miles, creating a new category known as xVTOL [4] - Valkyrie specializes in applying AI to optimize the physical economy, focusing on sectors such as manufacturing, materials, semiconductors, energy, and aerospace [5][6] Strategic Collaboration - The alliance includes a strategic investment of $2 million by XTI in Valkyrie and a services agreement, building on Valkyrie Founder Charlie Burgoyne's role on XTI's Corporate Advisory Board [2][3] - Valkyrie's expertise in mesh intelligence and digital-twin systems will enhance the capabilities of the XTI TriFan 600 aircraft [2][3] Technological Innovation - The Vanguard Platform will integrate Valkyrie's distributed mesh intelligence, enabling real-time coordination across aircraft systems and emphasizing lean, data-driven development [3] - The collaboration is positioned as a first-of-its-kind approach in the aerospace sector, focusing on applied AI as a significant differentiator [3]