10-K · July 21, 2026
Starfighters is a pre-revenue, single-segment U.S. space-launch developer pursuing suborbital air launches from seven MACH 2+ F-104 jets, with orbital infrastructure as the longer-term objective. Its December 2025 IPO…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
FJET earnings analysis
Filed August 19, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
The filing shows a sharp deterioration in profitability: six-month net loss increased to $15,727,338 from $4,587,534, driven by $10,423,430 of SG&A and a $5,150,000 aircraft-deposit impairment, while no revenue or EPS…
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The filing shows a sharp deterioration in profitability: six-month net loss increased to $15,727,338 from $4,587,534, driven by $10,423,430 of SG&A and a $5,150,000 aircraft-deposit impairment, while no revenue or EPS was disclosed. Operating cash use rose to $10,060,406, and management disclosed that cash on hand is insufficient for the next 12 months, substantial doubt about going-concern status, and $1,404,105 of restricted cash and short-term investments. The $17,499,995 private placement and positive working capital of $25,742,338 provide near-term support, but banking disputes, litigation, material weaknesses, and ongoing financing dependence remain significant risks.
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What stood out
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$17.5M private placement completed
The company completed a private placement of 5,223,879 common shares at $3.35 per share for gross proceeds of $17,499,995, providing financing for operational expansion, infrastructure, and STARLAUNCH development.
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Working capital strengthened
Positive working capital increased to $25,742,338 at June 30, 2026 from $17,091,337 at December 31, 2025, an increase of $8,651,001.
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STARLAUNCH testing advances
STARLAUNCH 1 completed 10 wind-tunnel runs at Mach 0.85 and Mach 1.3, with clean separation demonstrated across all test conditions and no adverse aerodynamic interactions observed.
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Investment income increased
Interest income rose to $71,880 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $57,071 a year earlier, while realized and unrealized gains on short-term investments increased to $196,956 from $25,050.
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Legacy debt costs eliminated
Convertible debt was fully converted and settled in December 2025; the company reported zero interest expense and zero debt-discount amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus $270,542 and $238,981, respectively, in the prior-year period.
What to watch
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Losses and impairment expanded
Six-month net loss widened to $15,727,338 from $4,587,534, while operating loss increased to $15,658,611 from $4,056,871. The current period included $5,150,000 of impairment for Aerovision aircraft deposits.
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Going-concern and liquidity risk
Net cash used in operating activities increased to $10,060,406 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $3,488,588 in the prior-year period. Management said cash on hand will not be adequate for ordinary-course obligations over the next 12 months and disclosed substantial doubt about going-concern status.
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Restricted cash and banking dispute
Flagship Bank restricted $1,192,986 of cash and short-term investments and Regions Bank restricted a further $211,119. The company also recorded a $395,033 loss after identifying $1,921,159 of unauthorized withdrawals and transfers, net of $1,526,126 of related-party notes payable.
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Operating cost base rose sharply
Selling, general and administrative expense increased to $10,423,430 from $3,614,879 for the six months, including $4,464,752 of stock-based compensation. Flight training income fell to $0 from $354,140 as no such flights were undertaken during the current period.
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Material weaknesses persist
Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective and identified material weaknesses involving segregation of duties, banking authorities, and complex accounting. The company stated that remediation measures are still being implemented and that efficacy can only be evaluated over time.
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Former CEO litigation exposure
The former CEO's litigation seeks damages alleged to exceed $26,000,000, while the company stated that an adverse result could materially affect business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Management's outlook
No quantitative revenue or EPS guidance was provided. Management stated that cash on hand is not expected to be adequate to satisfy obligations in the ordinary course over the next 12 months and that continuing operations depend on obtaining debt or equity financing.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · July 21, 2026
The March 2026 quarter had no revenue, gross-margin, operating-margin, EPS, or segment-revenue metrics disclosed in the provided filing text. Net loss widened 61% year over year to $4,269,131 from $2,653,107 as…
10-Q · May 19, 2026
Starfighters Space (FJET) reported no revenue for Q4 2026 and a net loss of $4,269,131, an increase from the prior year's loss of $2,653,107. The company was further challenged by increased operating expenses and…
10-K · April 15, 2026
Starfighters Space (FJET) operates a unique commercial fleet of seven Lockheed F-104 supersonic aircraft and is transitioning from historical pilot/flight-test services toward air-launch (StarLaunch I/II) and hypersonic…
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