ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations contain forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, among others, statements regarding our capital needs, business plans and expectations. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions set forth in reports and other documents we have filed with or furnished to the SEC and, including, without limitation, this Annual Report on Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained herein. These factors, or any one of them, may cause our actual results or actions in the future to differ materially from any forward-looking statement made in this document. Refer to "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements" and Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Company Overview
The Company was founded and incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on September 6, 2022. On December 17, 2025, the Company successfully closed their initial public offering and on December 18, 2025, our common shares were listed for trading on the NYSE American under the trading symbol "FJET". Our goal is to make space accessible to entrepreneurs, researchers, industry participants, and the government at a high cadence and the right cost.
Our principal operating facility, head office and mailing address is located at 505 Odyssey Way, Suite 203, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 32953 and our phone number is 321-261-0900. Our registered and records office is located at 850 New Burton Road, Suite 201, Dover, Delaware 19904. Our website address is https://starfightersspace.com/ .
We operate the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft. Recent increases in government expenditures and commercial investment are driving growth in the space economy. This increase has created a demand for services such as the NASA owned F-104s used to provide. To our knowledge, there is currently no other commercially available aircraft to the public with the capabilities of the Lockheed F-104 in terms of speed and climbing performance. We plan to fulfill these needs through a fleet of seven (7) F-104 aircraft. Based at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the aircraft provide the following four groups of services:
Launch Services and Access to Space;
Research and Development (R&D) and Test and Evaluation (T&E) Test Bed;
Defense, Civil, Academic and Commercial Services; and
Pilot and Astronaut Training.
Recent Developments
Commencement of trading on the NYSE American
On December 17, 2025, we completed our initial public offering through the closing of the final round of our offering under Regulation A of Section 3(b) of the Securities Act for Tier 2 offerings, pursuant to which we sold 6,145,364 shares of common stock at a price of $3.59 per share, for gross proceeds of $22,061,857. Our shares commenced trading on the NYSE American under the trading symbol "FJET" on December 18, 2025.
On December 18, 2025, we also issued 3,834,857 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $2.154, being a 40% discount of the initial public offering price, pursuant to the automatic conversion of our outstanding convertible debentures, and 404,312 shares in satisfaction of a note payable by SFI to Space Florida. The fair value of these shares was $13,767,137.
Successful completion of wind tunnel testing for STARLAUNCH 1
On January 21, 2026, we announced the successful completion of wind tunnel testing of STARLAUNCH 1, a key technical milestone in our air-launched rocket development efforts.
The completed test campaign evaluated separation of the STARLAUNCH 1 vehicle from the Starfighters' aircraft platform across both subsonic and supersonic conditions. Using a combination of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and experimental wind tunnel testing, we assessed separation behavior at Mach 0.85 and Mach 1.3. Across all test conditions, clean separation was demonstrated with no adverse aerodynamic interactions observed.
The wind tunnel campaign consisted of ten successful runs, conducted at both subsonic and supersonic speeds. Experimental results showed strong agreement between CFD predictions and measured forces and moments, confirming the accuracy of Starfighters' aerodynamic models and separation simulations.
Testing was conducted at the FAMU/FSU Joint College of Engineering Polysonic Wind Tunnel. The correlation between simulation and experimental data represents an important risk-reduction step as the program transitions from analytical validation toward physical test articles.
Based on the completed testing, we have initiated the next procedural step in the program by moving forward with the procurement of instrumented drop test articles. These articles are intended to support further evaluation of separation dynamics under flight conditions and will incorporate onboard sensors and telemetry systems.
STARLAUNCH 1 is being developed as a sub-orbital vehicle designed to support short-duration microgravity missions and serves as a pathfinder for future air-launched concepts. In parallel, the validated separation work also supports our broader aerospace testing services, including programs where clean separation is required for advanced and hypersonic vehicle testing.
Current Status of Aerovision Aircraft Acquisition Agreement
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Starfighters International, is party to an aircraft acquisition agreement dated October 31, 2024, and amended on January 28, 2025 (as amended, the " Aircraft Agreement "), with Aerovision LLC, a Florida limited liability company (" Aerovision "), pursuant to which Starfighters International agreed to purchase from Aerovision various used aircraft and associated spare equipment in phases. The subject aircraft for acquisition pursuant to the Aircraft Agreement originally included twelve F-4 Phantom II aircraft that had been decommissioned by the Republic of Korea Air Force.
The Aircraft Agreement required an initial deposit advance in the amount of $5,000,000, payable in two instalments of $2,500,000.00 each, with the first payment to be made on or before January 31, 2025 and the second payment to be made within 10 days of Aerovision executing a binding agreement to acquire a minimum of eight F-4 Phantom II aircraft from one or more alternative suppliers when it became uncertain whether the F-4 Phantom II aircraft originally identified for acquisition by Starfighters International were, in fact, available.
Starfighters International paid the two instalments of the initial deposit advance to Aerovision, totaling $5,000,000, on January 24, 2025, and March 3, 2025. However, Aerovision has not provided any information as to the availability of any of the F-4 Phantom II aircraft contemplated to be purchased by Starfighters International, and all recent attempts by our Company to contact Aerovision have been unsuccessful. We, acting through Starfighters International, are reviewing what remedies might be available under the Aircraft Agreement.
Resignations of Rick Svetkoff and Brenda Svetkoff
On February 19, 2026, our Board of Directors received by email a resignation letter pursuant to which Rick Svetkoff resigned as the Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman and director of the Company. In his resignation letter, Mr. Svetkoff indicated that his disagreement with the Board and the Company related to the operations, policies and practices of the Company acting through the Board led to his decision to resign from all officer positions and as a director of the Company. Although Mr. Svetkoff's resignation has not materially affected our day-to-day operations, it remains unclear at this time whether his departure will adversely affect our ability to compete in the long term.
Also, on February 19, 2026, the Board received by email a resignation letter from Brenda Svetkoff, the spouse of Mr. Svetkoff, pursuant to which Mrs. Svetkoff resigned as the Secretary of the Company. In her resignation letter, Mrs. Svetkoff indicates that her disagreement with the Board and the Company related to the operations, policies and practices of the Company acting through the Board led to her decision to resign from acting as the Secretary of the Company.
Copies of the resignation letters received from Mr. and Mrs. Svetkoff were included as Exhibits 17.1 and 17.2, respectively, to the Company's current report on Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC on February 25, 2026.
The Company respectfully disagrees with the substance of and the assertions and characterizations that are contained in the resignation letters of Mr. Svetkoff and Mrs. Svetkoff.
Appointment of Tim Franta as Chief Executive Officer
On February 22, 2026, following the resignation of Mr. Svetkoff as the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman, the Board of Directors at a meeting appointed Tim Franta, then a current director and the VP Development, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In addition to assuming his new duties as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Franta continues to serve the Company as a director and VP Development.
Results of Operations - Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024
Operating expenses
Advertising and promotion
Bank and interest charges
Business development
Consulting fees
Contract labor and fuel
Depreciation
Directors' fees
Franchise tax
Insurance
Licenses
Listing fees
Management fees
Office and administrative
Professional fees
Relocation costs
Rent expense
Repairs and maintenance
Research and development
Travel and entertainment
Vehicle
Total operating expenses
Other income (expense)
Amortization of debt discount
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Other income
Grant income
Interest expense
Interest income
Write-off of other receivable
Exchange loss
Total other income (expense)
Net loss
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred a net loss of $16,543,616 compared to net loss of $7,908,777 for the year ended December 31, 2024. An analysis of the increase in net loss of $8,634,839 including the major components our results for the periods, is below.
Advertising and promotion
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred advertising and promotion expenses of $1,436,875 compared to $183,790 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1,253,085 year over year. During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company embarked on a public relations campaign to raise awareness about its brand and business in light of the Company's efforts to complete its final closing of its Regulation A financing in connection with its plan to list on the NYSE American, whereas the Company incurred lower ongoing public relations expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024. Furthermore, in 2025, advertising and promotion expenses also include $18,321 in stock-based compensation related to RSUs issued to a marketing consultant.
Business development
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred business development expenses of $1,841,982 compared to $360,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1,481,982 year over year. Such expenses are incurred for corporate advisory and investor outreach activities associated with the Company's financing and listing efforts, with higher amount of time spent by the Company's advisors on these activities during efforts to complete its final closing of its Regulation A financing in connection with its plan to list on the NYSE American. Furthermore, in 2025, business development expenses also include $256,496 in stock -based compensation related to RSUs issued to a business development advisor of the Company.
Consulting fees
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred consulting fees of $4,263,195 compared to $998,364 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $3,264,831 year over year. In 2025, consulting fees include $3,051,279 in stock -based compensation related to options and RSUs issued. The year-over-year increase relates to additional corporate advisory and consulting expenses incurred to facilitate the Company’s efforts to go public.
Contract labor and fuel
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred contract labor and fuel expenses of $1,387,747 compared to $403,800 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $983,947 year-over-year. The increase is due to a higher level of flight activities undertaken in the current year. Furthermore, in 2025, contract labor costs also include $735,209 in stock -based compensation related to options issued to members of the operations team based at Kennedy Space Center.
Directors' fees
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred directors' fees of $168,000 compared to $164,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $4,000 year over year, which is relatively consistent year over year.
Insurance
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred insurance expense of $197,107 compared to $87,372 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $109,735. Insurance expenses of the Company included coverages for its operations of F-104 aircrafts, as well as directors' and officers' ("D&O") coverages. The increase is mainly due to increased D&O coverages connected to the Company's listing on the NYSE American.
Management fees
Management fees for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $707,507 compared to $232,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, with an increase of $475,507. In 2025, the Company paid cash management fees of $310,097 to the Company’s former CEO for overseeing the day to day operations, and issued options to the Company’s former CEO, accounting for $397,410 in stock -based compensation reported as part of management fees.
Office and administrative
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred office and administrative expenses of $286,033 compared to $166,196 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $119,837 year over year. The increase in administrative expenses is correlated to the additional administrative work required to facilitate the Company's efforts to go public and financings undertaken in 2025, as well as certain administrative expenditures incurred by the Company to service providers such as Space Florida in relation to its flight activities.
Listing fees
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred listing fees of $37,202 compared to $292,293 for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $255,091 year over year. The year over year decrease relates to certain fees incurred in the prior year to facilitate the Company's efforts to go public.
Professional fees
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred professional fees of $2,521,680 compared to $786,338 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1,735,342 year over year. In 2025, professional fees included $1,610,845 in stock -based compensation related to options and RSUs issued for services from a number of individuals, including the Company’s CFO. The year over year increase relates to additional legal, audit, and accounting fees incurred to facilitate the Company’s efforts to go public and financings undertaken in 2025, as well as to fulfill the Company’s increased reporting obligations as a result of becoming a public company in 2025.
Relocation costs
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred relocation costs of $51,723 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $51,723 period-over-period. We incurred costs in relation to relocation of assets and operations to Midland, Texas, in accordance with the Economic Development Agreement with the MDC. Reimbursements we received from MDC on these costs are recognized as grant income.
Rent expense
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred rent expense of $542,879 compared to $294,611 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $248,268 year over year. The Company entered into a new short-term lease for office spaces commencing December 2024, and a new temporary hangar lease in Texas commencing June 2025, which increased the rent expense incurred during 2025.
Repairs and maintenance
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred repair and maintenance expenses of $36,909 compared to $44,504 for the year ended December 31, 2024, which remained relatively consistent year over year.
Research and development
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred research and development expenses of $1,027,203 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1,027,203 year-over-year. During fiscal 2025, the Company has undertaken a number of flight tests related to the Company's StarLaunch platform.
Travel and entertainment
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred travel and entertainment expenditures of $609,376 compared to $231,207 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $378,169 year over year. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company was actively travelling and entertaining prospective investors.
Amortization of debt discount
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized amortization of the discount on its convertible debt was $500,937, compared to $1,777,505 for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $1,276,568 year over year. The discount on the convertible debt relates to the fair value of the conversion option, which is bifurcated, and the transaction costs incurred for the financing and is amortized over the term of the convertible debt. The decrease year over year reflects less significant unwinding of debt discount, as there had been no new issuance of convertible debt since August 2024, and a shorter remaining term of the convertible debentures during the year.
Change in fair value of derivative liability
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a change in the fair value of its derivative liability of $970,866, compared to $1,642,697 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The derivative liability results from the conversion option on the Company's convertible debt which has been bifurcated as the number of shares to be issued upon conversion may vary. The change in fair value reflects updates to key valuation inputs into the Monte Carlo valuation, including the Company's share price, expected volatility and time to maturity. Fair value changes of a smaller magnitude were recognized in the current year, reflecting reduced uncertainty in key valuation inputs as the Company approached its public listing, including changes in expected volatility, time to maturity and other model assumptions.
Other income
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we earned other income of $516,640 compared to $234,900 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $281,740 year over year. Other income consists of ancillary income earned for providing pilot training and equipment testing services, and varies with the availability of airspace, equipment and personnel.
Grant income
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we earned grant income of $163,723 compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $163,723 period-over-period. Grant income consists of expense reimbursement received or is receivable by the Company in connection with rent expenses and costs of relocation of assets and operations to Midland, Texas, in accordance with the Economic Development Agreement with the MDC.
Interest expense
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred interest expense of $555,985 compared to $486,669 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $69,316 year over year. Interest expense consists of interest on convertible debentures of the Company which are carried at 5% per annum and raised to 8% per annum in February 2025, and note payable to Space Florida which is carried at 3% per annum. The increase year over year is due to a higher interest rate charged on the convertible debentures during the year ended December 31, 2025, partially offset by a shorter period as these loans outstanding are converted into common stock upon the Company's listing on the NYSE American in December 2025.
Interest income
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we earned interest income of $153,020 compared to $66,323 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $86,697 year over year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We continually monitor and manage cash flow to assess the liquidity necessary to fund operations and capital projects. We manage our capital resources and adjust them to take into account changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust our capital resources, we may, where necessary, control the amount of working capital, pursue financing or manage the timing of our capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2025, we had a positive working capital of $17,091,337 (current assets of $20,143,416, less current liabilities of $3,052,079) and as of December 31, 2024, we had a working capital deficit of $7,676,263 (current assets of $8,352,629, less current liabilities of $16,028,892).
Our continuing operations are dependent upon our ability to obtain debt or equity financing until such time that we achieve profitable operations. There can be no assurance that we will gain adequate market acceptance for our products or be able to generate sufficient gross margins to reach profitability.
Since our inception, we have incurred operating losses and have experienced negative cash flows from operations. While the Company had positive working capital as at December 31, 2025, a significant portion of these assets are expected to be utilized to fund ongoing operations and capital commitments, such as acquisition of aircrafts. As such, we do not anticipate that cash on hand will be adequate to satisfy our obligations in the ordinary course of business over the next 12 months. Based on this assessment, we have material uncertainties about our business that may cast substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to raise sufficient funds to pay ongoing operating expenditures and to meet our obligations. See further discussion related to our ability to continue as a going concern within our notes to our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 under " Basis of Presentation - Going concern."
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $4,631,720 and $7,100,699 in cash (including restricted cash), respectively. We are actively managing current cash flows until such time that we are profitable.
The chart below highlights our cash flows for the periods indicated:
For the years ended December 31,
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
(Decrease)/Increase in cash and restricted cash
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Our net cash used in operating activities is primarily due to cash payments for operating expenses that we incur in the day-to-day operations of the business. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $8,227,372, compared to $3,864,714 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $16,543,616 was offset by $719,246 in working capital items and $7,596,998 in non-cash items consisting mainly of stock -based compensation, the amortization of the convertible debt discount and change in fair value of derivative liability. This compares to a loss of $7,908,777 for the prior year, which was offset by $543,514 in working capital items and $3,500,549 in non-cash items consisting mainly of the amortization of the convertible debt discount and change in fair value of derivative liability.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $20,293,757 and relates to the purchase of short-term investments of $16,560,779, deposits made towards aircraft and equipment acquisitions of $5,945,911, and the purchase of property, plant and equipment of $150,763, for purchase of a display jet, netted off by redemption of short-term investments of $2,363,696. Net cash used in investing activities during the comparative period was $1,256,052 and relates to deposits made toward the purchase of property, plant and equipment of $550,000 and the purchase of short-term investments of $1,295,252, netted off by redemption of short-term investments of $589,200.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
We have funded our business to date from the issuance of our common stock, warrants and convertible debentures through Reg A financing, private placements, and from loans from related parties.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $26,052,150 compared to $10,527,356 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received gross proceeds from its initial public offering of $22,061,857 and gross proceeds from Reg A financing of $7,247,931. The Company paid issuance costs on equity financing amounting to $3,157,638, and repaid $100,000 in related party loans.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received gross proceeds from Reg A financing of $10,690,243 net of issuance costs of $735,634, gross proceeds from the issuance of convertible debentures of $743,400 net of debt issuance costs of $19,950 and repaid $45,000 in related party loans, and paid deferred financing costs of subsequent closings of the Reg A financing of $105,703.
Related Party Transactions
Due From Related Party
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $4,074, respectively, was due from the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
As of December 31, 2025, $6,833 (December 31, 2024 - $0) was due from the CFO, for expenses paid on behalf of the CFO by the Company prior to the initial public offering. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Management Fees
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, management fees of $310,097 and $232,000, respectively, were incurred to the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder of the Company. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $25,000 and $0, respectively, management fees were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Management fees also included stock-based compensation arising from 500,000 options issued to the former CEO, amounting to $397,410 and $0, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The grant date fair value of the 500,000 options granted was $868,102.
Consulting Fees
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred an expense of $35,000 and $25,000, respectively, of fees to a former BOD member. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $0 and $0 of these fees were unpaid, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred an expense of $0 and $90,000, respectively, of fees to a Company for which a BOD member is part of senior management. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $0 of these fees were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred an expense of $72,000 and $53,000, respectively, of fees to an entity owned by the spouse of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $6,000 and $0 of these fees were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred an expense of $40,606 and $0, respectively, of fees to the former BOD member of the Company. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $0 of these fees were unpaid, respectively.
Contract Labor
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred expenses of $73,000 and $0, respectively, to an immediate family member of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $0 of these fees were unpaid, respectively.
Director Fees
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, directors fees of $168,000 and $164,000, respectively, were incurred. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $34,000 and $128,000, respectively, of directors fees were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Professional Fees
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred professional fee expenses of $101,000 and $95,000, respectively, with the CEO and VP of Development. There were $8,000 and $0 owed to this related party as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred professional fee expenses of $180,000 and $157,000, respectively, to the CFO of the Company. There were no amounts owed to this related party as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Stock-based Compensation
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized no stock-based compensation, as there were no Options nor RSUs in issue.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company granted the following Options and RSUs to related parties:
500,000 Options with grant date fair value of $868,102 to the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder;
640,000 Options with grant date fair value of $1,113,101 to the spouse of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder;
250,000 Options with grant date fair value of $434,051 to the two immediate family members of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder;
125,000 Options with grant date fair value of $217,025 to the CEO and VP of Development;
125,000 Options with grant date fair value of $218,059 to a director;
750,000 RSUs with grant date fair value of $2,692,500 to the CFO; and
525,000 RSUs with grant date fair value of $1,884,750 to two directors and two former directors.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, the Company incurred stock-based compensation arising from RSUs amounting to $549,633 to two directors, recognized in consulting fees; and $1,374,083 to the CFO, recognized in professional fees.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 the Company incurred stock-based compensation arising from options amounting to $397,410 to the former CEO, recognized in management fees; and $485,044 to the spouse of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder, recognized in consulting fees; and $198,705 to two immediate family members of the former CEO, recognized in contract labor and fuel; and $86,688 to a director, recognized in consulting fees; and $99,353 to the CEO and VP of Development, recognized in professional fees
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company entered into an agreement with a company owned 50% by the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder. The agreement is to buy jet engines. The purchase price of the jet engines is $2,200,000. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had total long-term deposits with this related party recorded for this agreement of $0 (December 31, 2024 - $1,300,000). The Company received the jet engines upon completion of listing on the NYSE American and had paid the contract price in full. The Company placed the jet engines into service on December 18, 2025.
Notes Payable
On August 14, 2010, Company entered into a loan agreement with the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder, in the amount of $865,000. The loan bears no interest, with no terms of repayment. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, repayments of $0 and $45,000, respectively, were made. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company applied $4,074 that was due from the former CEO against the outstanding balance of this loan. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $185,976 and $190,050, respectively, was outstanding for this loan.
On August 14, 2010, the Company entered into a loan agreement with an entity owned by the spouse of the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder, in the amount of $865,000. The loan bears no interest, with no terms of repayment. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $865,000 was outstanding for this loan.
On April 10, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a company owned 50% by the former CEO, who is also a significant shareholder in the amount of $100,000. The loan bears no interest, with no terms of repayment. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, repayments of $100,000 and $0, respectively, were made. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $0 and $100,000, respectively, was outstanding for this loan.
On August 1, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the CEO, who is also a significant shareholder, in the amount of $475,150. The loan bears no interest, with no terms of repayment. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $475,150 was outstanding for this loan.
Contractual Obligations
Issuance of options to consultant and officer
On September 1, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant. Under the agreement, the Company was obligated to issue 100,000 options. Both the Company and the consultant have agreed to delay issuance of these options until an Offering price has been established as part of an initial public offering or other public offering ("Offering Price"). The agreement also calls for 150,000 contingent Options, subject to future approval by the Board of Directors, with an exercise price equal to the Offering Price.
On August 12, 2025, the Company granted 100,000 restricted stock units, with a fair value of $359,000, to the consultant in satisfaction of the original obligation to issue 100,000 options.
On January 1, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with the Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO"). Under the agreement, the Company was obligated to issue 100,000 options. Both the Company and the CFO have agreed to delay issuance of these options until an Offering price has been established as part of an initial public offering or other public offering. The agreement also calls for 150,000 contingent Options, subject to future approval by the Board of Directors, with an exercise price equal to the Offering Price.
On August 12, 2025, the Company granted 750,000 restricted stock units, with a fair value of $2,692,500, to the CFO in satisfaction of all obligations of issuance of the 250,000 options.
Capital Management
Capital is comprised of our stock holder’ equity (deficiency) and any debt that we may issue. Our objectives when managing capital are to maintain financial strength and to protect our ability to meet ongoing liabilities, to continue as a going concern, to maintain creditworthiness and to maximize returns for our shareholders over the long term. Protecting the ability to pay current and future liabilities includes maintaining capital above minimum regulatory levels, current financial strength rating requirements and internally determined capital guidelines and calculated risk management levels. We manage capital structure to maximize financial flexibility by making adjustments in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets and business opportunities. We do not presently utilize any quantitative measures to monitor our capital, but rather we rely on our management's expertise to sustain the future development of the business. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given our size, is reasonable.
There were no changes to our approach to capital management during the period. We are not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our audited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. The preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, costs and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our audited consolidated financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Our summary of significant accounting policies are described in more detail in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements. Please refer to Note 3.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any material off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantee contracts, contingent interests in assets transferred to unconsolidated entities, derivative financial obligations, or with respect to any obligations under a variable interest equity arrangement.
Proposed Transactions
We have not entered into any proposed transactions that have not been disclosed herein.
Subsequent Events
On January 5, 2026, the Company issued an aggregate of 29,341 Common Shares pursuant to the cashless exercise of 30,000 warrants outstanding, at an exercise price of $0.33 per share.
On January 8, 2026, the Company issued 24,285 Common Shares pursuant to the cashless exercise of 25,000 warrants outstanding, at an exercise price of $0.33 per share.
On February 3, 2026, Rick Svetkoff withdrew and transferred $500,000 to accounts not held in Starfighters International, Inc.’s name. This transfer was made without approval of the Company’s Board of Directors or Audit Committee
On February 17, 2026, Rick Svetkoff withdrew $1,395,869 to repay amounts owing to Rick Svetkoff and RLB Aviation, Inc. This transaction was made without approval of the Company’s Board of Directors or Audit Committee.
On February 19, 2026, Rick Svetkoff, the former CEO, and Brenda Svetkoff, the former Secretary and spouse of the former CEO, resigned from the Company.
On February 19, 2026, the Options granted to Rick Svetkoff, the former CEO, and Brenda Svetkoff, the former Secretary and spouse of the former CEO, amounting to 500,000 Options and 640,000 Options, respectively, were automatically forfeited upon their respective resignations from the Company.
On February 22, 2026, Tim Franta was appointed as CEO of the Company.
On March 12, 2026, the Company issued 114,250 Common Shares upon vesting and settlement of 114,250 RSUs (Note 8), which had an acceleration of vesting upon the achievement of a benchmark of the share price of the Company's Common Shares being traded on the NYSE American for a period of 10 consecutive trading days after February 16, 2026.
On April 2, 2026, the Company issued 114,250 Common Shares upon vesting and settlement of 114,250 RSUs (Note 8), which had an acceleration of vesting upon the achievement of a benchmark of the share price of the Company’s Common Shares being traded on the NYSE American for a period of 10 consecutive trading days after March 18, 2026.
On April 9, 2026, former CEO and Director, Rick Svetkoff filed a complaint against the Company, and its board members in the 18 th Judicial Circuit in Brevard County, Florida. The complaint alleges that the defendants breached fiduciary duty, deceptive business practices, and improper control and alteration of corporate records and is seeking $26 million in damages. The Company denies all of the allegations of the complaint and intends to vigorously defend itself.
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company
The Company, as an issuer with less than $1.235 billion in total annual gross revenues during its last fiscal year, it will qualify as an "emerging growth company" under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the " JOBS Act ") and this status will be significant. An emerging growth company may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements and is relieved of certain other significant requirements that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company, the Company:
• will not be required to obtain an auditor attestation on its internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;
• will not be required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing its compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those elements fit with its principles and objectives (commonly referred to as "compensation discussion and analysis");
• will not be required to obtain a non-binding advisory vote from its shareholders on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements (commonly referred to as the "say-on-pay," "say-on-frequency" and "say-on-golden-parachute" votes);
• will be exempt from certain executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring a pay-for-performance graph and CEO pay ratio disclosure;
• may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (" MD&A "); and
• will be eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards.
The Company intends to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under Section 107 of the JOBS Act. The Company's election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare its financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under Section 107 of the JOBS Act.
Under the JOBS Act, the Company may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions for up to five years after the Company's initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or such earlier time should it no longer meet the definition of an emerging growth company. In this regard, the JOBS Act provides that the Company would cease to be an "emerging growth company" if the Company has more than $1.235 billion in annual revenues, has more than $700 million in market value of its common stock held by non-affiliates, or issues more than $1 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.
Certain of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions are also available to the Company due to the fact that it may also qualify, once subject to the reporting obligations under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as a "smaller reporting company" under the SEC's rules. For instance, smaller reporting companies are not required to obtain an auditor attestation on their assessment of internal control over financial reporting; are not required to provide a compensation discussion and analysis; are not required to provide a pay-for-performance graph or CEO pay ratio disclosure; and may present only two years of audited financial statements and related MD&A disclosure.