“We are excited to partner with Enterprise Estonia,
the EAC, and the EAVA to serve the needs of the regional air mobility
market,” said Robert LaBelle, Chief Executive Officer, XTI Aircraft
Company. He added: “Given Estonia’s track record of being at the
forefront of technology innovation, we intend to foster this
relationship to deliver maximum results for both parties to include long
range mobility utilizing clean aviation technology, while expanding the
country’s aerospace centers of excellence.”
Estonia’s unique location in Europe means it could
revolutionize regional connectivity by connecting hundreds of active
airports and 100 million people inside a circle of 1000 km by using
advanced air mobility solutions such as the TriFan 600. Additionally,
Estonia intends to become one of Europe’s climate neutral aviation spots
with all regional domestic flights becoming net carbon emission-free by
2030.
Sigrid Harjo, Member of Enterprise Estonia’s
Management Board said: "The Estonian Investment Agency is very pleased
to support advanced technology companies like XTI Aircraft. Estonia
embraces innovative solutions and wants to be at the forefront of
implementing them, so it’s the perfect place for XTI Aircraft to use as a
testbed for its innovative planes and as a regional hub in the future.”
Mr Kristo Reinsalu, General Manager of the EAC, added:
"It’s a true honor that aviation pioneer XTI Aircraft has turned its
eyes to Estonia with regards to establishing its presence in Europe. We
are very excited to see how XTI and VTOL technology can bring Estonian
connectivity to a whole new level. Tallinn has enormous potential to
become a regional air mobility hub by 2026.”
About XTI Aircraft Company and the TriFan 600:
XTI Aircraft Company is a privately owned aviation
business based near Denver, Colorado. XTI is guided by a leadership team
with decades of aviation experience and success bringing new aircraft
to market. XTI is founded on a culture of customer-focused problem
solving to meet the evolving needs of modern travelers. As the world’s
first long-range civilian hybrid electric VTOL airplane, the TriFan is a
major breakthrough in aviation and air travel. The six-seat TriFan 600
will have the speed, range, and comfort of a luxury business aircraft
and the ability to take off and land vertically, like a helicopter.
www.xtiaircraft.com
About the Estonian Aviation Cluster:
Estonian Aviation Cluster (EAC) is a private
not-for-profit organization which was established in January 2019. EAC, a
member of the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (with 45 members)
brings together the aerospace industry and connects it to the global
network of aerospace clusters.
https://eac.ee
About the Estonian Aviation Academy:
The Estonian Aviation Academy is a leading higher
education institution in the Baltic region, educating and training
specialists for aviation enterprises and organisations as well as
providing research and development services.
https://lennuakadeemia.ee/en
About the Estonian Investment Agency:
The Estonian Investment Agency, a part of Enterprise
Estonia, is a government agency with the mission to help foreign
investors grow their businesses and improve their competitiveness.
https://investinestonia.com/