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XTI Aerospace Appoints Prominent Aviation Industry Insider Jonathan G. Ornstein to its Board of Directors, Signaling Accelerated Push for Drone Leadership and M&A-Driven Growth
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) ("XTI Aerospace," "XTI," or the "Company") an aerospace technology company focused on building and scaling its newly acquired subsidiary, Drone Nerds, LLC ("Drone Nerds"), today announced the appointment of Jonathan G. Ornstein to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective February 1, 2026.
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