Starfighters Space Inc

A $686 Billion Space Economy Comes Home to the Runway Where the Shuttle Landed

Starfighters Space will showcase its F-104 supersonic jets in flight demonstrations and static displays at NASA's MAX POWER aerospace expo and airshow, November 7-8 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. The article is paid promotional commentary distributed by Equity Insider on behalf of Market Equities Limited, which discloses compensation from Creative Direct Marketing Group and that it owns FJET shares it may trade at any time. The broader space-economy figures and peer earnings cited (LUNR, FLY, SPCE, SIDU) are marketing context; the only new FJET-specific fact is event participation, with no revenue, contract, or financial impact disclosed.

•5d ago

Starfighters Space to Participate in NASA’s MAX POWER Airshow at Kennedy Space Center

Starfighters Space will showcase its F-104 jets in flight demonstrations and static displays at NASA's inaugural MAX POWER airshow, Nov. 7-8, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center. The appearance highlights the F-104's NASA heritage and the company's positioning of the fleet as a platform for hypersonic testing, microgravity science, and its STARLAUNCH air-launch initiative. This is a promotional/visibility event with no new contract, revenue, or guidance information disclosed.

•5d ago

FJET: 8-K · amendment

Starfighters Space filed an 8-K on October 9, 2026 disclosing that its Board approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws adding Section 1.13, Advance Notice Procedures. The new section establishes the procedures stockholders must follow to nominate directors or submit proposals at annual or special meetings. This is a routine governance housekeeping change with no disclosed financial impact; it may modestly reduce the likelihood of surprise activist campaigns.

SEC 8-K•17d ago

Hypersonic Testing Bottleneck Pushes Defense Primes Toward Flight Data

This is a paid promotional article about Starfighters Space's Wind Tunnel in the Sky flight hardware; AeroVironment appears only as sector context with no new company-specific news. The article recycles AVAV's previously reported fiscal 2027 Q1 results: $480.5 million revenue, up 6%, a $5.1 million net loss, and $1.5 billion funded backlog, up 37%, alongside fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $2.125-$2.225 billion. The distributor, Market Equities Limited, discloses it was paid to promote Starfighters and holds shares it may sell -- no actionable AVAV signal here.

•18d ago

FJET: 8-K · proxy statement

Starfighters Space filed an 8-K announcing its Notice of Meeting and Record Date for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, submitted to Canadian regulators because the company is a reporting issuer in British Columbia. The annual meeting will be held on December 17, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a record date of October 27, 2026 for both notice and voting. The filing is procedural and contains no material business or financial updates; shareholder action items will be detailed in the proxy materials to follow.

SEC 8-K•20d ago

FJET: 8-K · leadership change

Starfighters Space (FJET) disclosed that on September 28, 2026 its board approved a CEO salary increase for Tim Franta from $108,000 to $350,000 with a maximum bonus of 50% of base salary. CFO David Whitney's salary was also raised from $180,000 to $300,000 with a maximum bonus of 30% of base salary. Bonus amounts above $75,000 will be paid 65% in cash and 35% in RSUs vesting over three years, and both executives will receive back pay to reflect the higher salaries retroactively. The filing is routine compensation housekeeping with no strategic or financial impact.

SEC 8-K•24d ago

Only a Handful of Mach 2+ Cold War Jets Are Still Airworthy, and One Company Flies Almost All of Them

Starfighters Space announced it will participate in the September 12-13 AIRSHO in Texas to showcase its Mach 2+ F-104 fleet. The company operates its fleet of vintage supersonic jets as commercial platforms for high-speed testing and research in hypersonics and missile defense. This release is a paid advertisement distributed by American News Group and serves as a summary of a previously issued company announcement regarding the airshow appearance.

•1mo ago

Starfighters Space to Participate in AIRSHO at Midland International Air & Space Port

Starfighters Space announced it will participate in the upcoming AIRSHO event at Midland International Air & Space Port on September 12-13. The company plans to showcase its fleet of flight-ready Mach 2+ F-104 aircraft through both flight and static displays to demonstrate their capabilities for high-speed research and testing. The event is intended to highlight the continued utility of these historic aircraft for modern aerospace applications, including hypersonic technology development.

•1mo ago

FJET: SCHEDULE 13D · ownership disclosure

Richard William Svetkoff, founder and former CEO of Starfighters Space (FJET), filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 13,119,179 shares of common stock, approximately 23.85% of the issuer's 54,996,019 shares outstanding as of August 24, 2026. The stake originates from an Equity Exchange Agreement dated September 9, 2022, between Starfighters Space and the reporting person, and Item 6 reports no other contracts, arrangements, or understandings regarding the securities. In Item 4, Svetkoff states the purpose of transaction as 'Business combination and acquisition,' signaling potential strategic or M&A intent by the company's largest known holder at the Kennedy Space Center-based spaceflight operator. The statement carries an event date of December 12, 2025 but was filed August 31, 2026, a delay of roughly eight months that may draw scrutiny under 13D disclosure-timing rules.

SEC SCHEDULE 13D•1mo ago

Starfighters Space, Inc. Files Second Quarter 2026 Form 10-Q

Starfighters Space, Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report contains the company's financial statements and details on its results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. Starfighters operates the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready Mach 2+ F-104 supersonic aircraft, supporting aerospace and defense applications from bases in Florida and Texas.

•2mo ago

Hypersonic Testing Is Moving From Wind Tunnels to the Sky

This article is a paid advertisement for Starfighters Space, Inc. that mentions Leonardo DRS (DRS) solely as contextual background for the defense-electronics and aerospace sector. The text notes that Leonardo DRS has been among the stronger performers in 2026 due to military-modernization demand, but offers no specific news, financial data, or guidance regarding the company. Starfighters Space describes its business of using F-104 jets for hypersonic component testing and small-payload launch, suggesting companies like DRS could utilize such services for hardware qualification.

•2mo ago

Starfighters Space Selects CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Starfighters Space has appointed CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective following the approval of its Audit Committee and Board of Directors. CEO Tim Franta stated that the appointment supports the company's growth and the financial discipline expected of a public company as it expands its operations. The release also noted recent achievements since going public in December 2025, including wind tunnel testing for STARLAUNCH, advancing Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace, expanding Texas operations, securing $17.5 million in funding, and joining the Russell 3000 Index.

•3mo ago

FJET: S-1/A · offering registration

Starfighters Space filed an S-1/A amendment to register the resale of up to 5,223,879 shares of common stock by selling stockholders, representing approximately 9.5% of outstanding shares. The shares were acquired in a private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction that closed on May 27, 2026, at a purchase price of $3.35 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately $17.5 million for the company. The selling stockholders include institutional investors such as Citadel CEMF Investments Ltd., Blackstone Global Master Fund ICVA, and Jain Global Master Fund Ltd. While the company will not receive any proceeds from these resales, the registration rights agreement requires the filing to allow these investors to sell their holdings into the public market. The filing also updates risk factors, highlighting substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern and detailing ongoing litigation with former CEO Rick Svetkoff regarding fiduciary duties and control of bank accounts. Starfighters reported a net loss of $16.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

SEC S-1/A•3mo ago

After the SpaceX IPO, Investors Are Looking Past Launch · to the Companies That Sell What Satellites See

Energy Metal News published editorial commentary on the commercial space data layer, citing the recent SpaceX IPO as a catalyst for sector attention. BlackSky (BKSY) is mentioned briefly as a peer in the Earth-observation landscape, alongside Planet Labs and Satellogic, but no new company-specific data or events are disclosed. The article focuses primarily on Planet Labs' financial results and the structural benefits of cheaper launch costs for data companies, serving as general sector analysis rather than BKSY-specific news.

•3mo ago

As SpaceX Goes Public, the Market Hunts for the Next Investable Launch Company

A sector-focused editorial piece included Starfighters Space as a contextual mention within a broader analysis of investable launch companies following a hypothetical SpaceX IPO. The article summarized FJET's operations, noting its fleet of supersonic F-104 aircraft at Kennedy Space Center and the development of its STARLAUNCH air-launch platform from Phase I to Phase II. The publisher explicitly stated the mention was for context only and not a recommendation, while disclosing that its affiliate has been paid for separate advertising campaigns for FJET.

•4mo ago

Liftoff for an Asset Class: How the Space Economy Became One of the Market’s Hottest Frontiers

A paid media article issued by Energy Metal News on behalf of Starfighters Space (FJET) discusses the commercial space economy as an emerging asset class. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is cited as a representative peer in the space-based communications segment, alongside Rocket Lab, Virgin Galactic, and Intuitive Machines. The article contains no new operational, financial, or strategic disclosures specific to ASTS; it serves as sector commentary and promotion for FJET.

•4mo ago

The Frontier Goes Public · and the Whole Sector Comes With It

Starfighters Space (FJET) is highlighted in a paid media commentary for its inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index, effective June 29, 2026. The release frames this index addition as a milestone for the company’s differentiated air-launch platform, positioning it alongside sector giants like SpaceX and Rocket Lab. However, the content is promotional in nature, issued by a third-party media group that owns shares in the filer, and lacks specific financial data or operational updates from the company itself.

•4mo ago

Starfighters Space Joins Russell 3000 as Specialized Aerospace Platform Gains Broader Visibility

This press release is a paid media distribution issued by USA News Group on behalf of Starfighters Space (FJET), announcing its inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index. The Filer, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), is mentioned only briefly as a peer in the public space sector, alongside Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab, and Planet Labs. The article contains no new operational, financial, or strategic disclosures specific to ASTS. It serves as a promotional vehicle for FJET and the publisher's research tools.

•4mo ago

Starfighters Space (NYSE: FJET) Added to Membership of Russell 3000® Index

Starfighters Space (FJET) has been added to the Russell 3000 Index, effective June 29, 2026, following the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution. The inclusion is based on objective market-capitalization rankings and style attributes, placing the company within the broad-market index that captures up to the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks. CEO Tim Franta stated the move reflects growing awareness of the company’s commercial space platform and may broaden institutional investor awareness, though it does not directly alter operational or financial fundamentals.

•4mo ago

Hypersonic Spending Surge Brings A New Wave Of Defense Execution Talent Into The Commercial Space Race

This press release is a paid promotional article issued by Energy Metal News on behalf of Starfighters Space (FJET), not AeroVironment (AVAV). While it mentions that AVAV secured a three-year, $43 million Department of War contract for its PANTHER phased-array antenna system, this is secondary context within a broader sector commentary piece designed to highlight FJET. The article serves as marketing for FJET, citing its recent executive hires from Blue Origin and a $17.5 million capital raise, while using AVAV and other defense peers as comparative benchmarks.

•4mo ago

Two Blue Origin Operators Just Joined a MACH 2+ Air-Launch Platform

This paid promotional article focuses on Starfighters Space (FJET), which hired two senior executives from Blue Origin's New Glenn program. The piece provides a sector overview mentioning recent developments for Boeing and a reported potential $1.75T-$2T valuation for a future SpaceX IPO. AeroVironment (AVAV) is briefly mentioned as an adjacent peer in unmanned systems, noting recent contracts and revenue figures, but the article is not an AVAV press release.

•5mo ago

A Wind Tunnel in the Sky: What "Commercial Space Capability" Means in 2026

This article is a paid promotional piece about Starfighters Space (FJET), not a disclosure from AST SpaceMobile. ASTS is only referenced briefly as a high-beta sentiment indicator for commercial space sector flows. The publisher disclosed receiving compensation for advertising services, representing a material conflict of interest.

•5mo ago