XTI Aerospace to Participate in 2026 Wharton Aerospace Conference on Innovation and National Security
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XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) is participating in the 2026 Wharton Aerospace Conference on March 6, 2026 in Philadelphia. Steve Zohrabian, Executive VP of XTI Aircraft, will join a panel titled "Disruptive Capacity: Bringing Manufacturing and Innovation to National Security."
The company highlighted its Drone Nerds subsidiary and said its participation underscores a focus on scalable manufacturing, rapid innovation cycles, and supporting enterprise, government, and allied defense needs.
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News Market Reaction – XTIA
In the Mar 6 session, XTIA gained 1.93%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +16.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 29 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 | Product expansion | Positive | +6.4% | Drone Nerds added the SPARKX i7 3D printer to its product lineup. |
| Feb 26 | Product expansion | Positive | +5.5% | Drone Nerds added the Antigravity A1 8K 360-degree drone to its lineup. |
| Feb 17 | Financing facility | Positive | -1.7% | Secured up to $20 million JPMorgan asset-based lending facility. |
| Feb 09 | Guidance update | Positive | +12.3% | Shared 2026 revenue and cash flow expectations at shareholder town hall. |
| Feb 05 | Business divestiture | Positive | +1.3% | Divested Inpixon RTLS to focus on Drone Nerds and UAS strategy. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent XTIA news has usually seen positive price reactions, especially product and strategic updates, with one financing-related announcement drawing a mild negative move.
Over the last month, XTIA has reported several developments tied to its Drone Nerds platform and balance sheet reshaping. Product additions such as the SPARKX i7 3D printer and Antigravity A1 drone on Feb 26 and Mar 2, 2026 coincided with gains of 5.49% and 6.42%. Strategic and financial updates, including a $20 million JPMorgan ABL facility and divestiture of the Inpixon RTLS business, framed a pivot toward drones and UAS with generally positive market responses.
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Company Executive to Join Industry Leaders Discussing Innovation, Manufacturing Capacity and the Future of National Security Technologies
Steve Zohrabian, Executive Vice President of XTI Aircraft will participate in a panel titled "Disruptive Capacity: Bringing Manufacturing and Innovation to National Security." The panel will explore how emerging aerospace companies, mid-tier manufacturers, and new entrants intend to meet growing demand from defense and national security customers for faster innovation cycles and scalable manufacturing capabilities.
"The Wharton Aerospace Conference brings together many of the most thoughtful leaders across the aerospace and defense ecosystem," said Scott Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer of XTI Aerospace. "We are proud to participate in the important conversations shaping the future of aerospace technology, national security and industrial innovation."
The Company's participation in the conference follows its recent reaffirmation of support for the United States Armed Forces and allied defense organizations and reflects XTI's commitment to contributing to the ongoing dialogue around innovation, resilience and technological leadership in aerospace as part of its mission to develop and deploy advanced unmanned systems and aerospace technologies that support enterprise, government, and allied missions.
"XTI is focused on helping shape the future of the aerospace industry," said Zohrabian. "As demand grows for rapidly deployable and scalable aerospace capabilities, companies that can combine advanced technology development with agile manufacturing will play an increasingly important role in supporting the defense capabilities of
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) is an aerospace technology company focused on the advancement of vertical flight. Through its Drone Nerds business, acquired in November 2025, XTI is a premier provider of unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), solutions, services and hardware. Through its XTI Aircraft business, the Company is engaged in the development of advanced vertical takeoff and landing ("VTOL") aircraft with the range and speed of planes and the take-off and landing capability of helicopters.
For more information about XTI, please visit xtiaerospace.com and follow XTI on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the development or deployment of drone technologies, and XTI's ability to support government and defense-related initiatives.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believe," "continue," "could," "would," "will," "expect," "intend," "plan," "target," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, but are not limited to, market adoption, regulatory requirements, supply chain conditions, technological development, and changes in applicable laws or regulations. XTI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Readers are encouraged to review the risk factors described in XTI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Contacts
General inquiries:
Email: contact@xtiaerospace.com
Web: https://xtiaerospace.com/contact
Investor Relations:
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Phone: 1-407-644-4256
Email: XTIA@redchip.com
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