Aviation innovators XTI Aerospace have selected the Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for its pioneering TriFan 600 xVTOL aircraft.
Its user-friendly touchscreen interface will provide future xVTOL pilots with essential situational awareness data, including traffic updates, weather maps, and Garmin’s trademark Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT). The avionics system will enhance overall flight safety and monitoring in XTI’s cutting-edge aircraft.
Don Purdy, SVP and Interim President of XTI Aircraft, commented:
This avionics suite is a fantastic match for the TriFan 600. Garmin’s G700 TXi offers the reliability, innovation, and pilot features to efficiently and safely operate the transformational xVTOL aircraft – operating from traditional runways, short runways, heliports and other approved landing areas.
Electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are currently being piloted for short ‘air taxi’ trips. The eVTOL market is predicted to be worth $4.67 billion by 2030 as demand for sustainable, noise-free flight increases and more companies execute successful tech pilots.
With their flagship TriFan 600 xVTOL, XTI hope to go further and create a more manoeuvrable aircraft that has a range of over 900 miles. Additional developmental tests are scheduled for 2027 as the company aspires to certification from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).
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