XTI Aerospace has appointed Jonathan G. Ornstein to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026.
Jonathan brings more than four decades of aviation leadership experience, including 25 years as Chairman and CEO of Mesa Air Group. His background in scaling aviation platforms, navigating regulated markets, executing complex transactions, and allocating capital strategically strengthens XTI’s next phase of growth.
This appointment reflects XTI Aerospace’s strategic focus on leadership in the drone and unmanned aircraft systems market, supported by a disciplined, opportunistic M&A strategy and a long-term approach to platform building.
Jonathan previously led Mesa Air Group’s exploration of next-generation aviation technologies, including VTOL platforms, and oversaw a strategic investment in XTI announced in 2024. His addition to the Board further reinforces XTI’s capital strategy, deal-making capability, and access to private markets as the Company scales its UAS platform through Drone Nerds.
Jonathan will serve as an independent director and chair the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and will also serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
This is a meaningful step forward as XTI continues building a serious, U.S.-aligned drone and aerospace platform at a time when unmanned systems leadership is becoming a strategic imperative.
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