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SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 12, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 12, 2026

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Contents

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Description of Business

Organization

Surf Air Mobility Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a regional air mobility platform that aims to transform regional flying. The Company currently operates one of the largest commuter airlines in the United States by scheduled departures as well as an expanding on-demand charter marketplace for passengers in the U.S. and globally. The Company’s operations provide scale, distribution and real-world operating data to validate and, eventually, deploy the software and technology offerings it is currently developing to support the modernization of air operations and the adoption of next-generation aircraft.

Surf Air Global Limited (“Surf Air”) is a British Virgin Islands holding company and was formed on August 15, 2016. Surf Air is a technology-enabled regional air travel network, offering on-demand charter flights. Its customers consist of regional business and leisure travelers. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, Surf Air commenced flight operations in June 2013.

The Company was incorporated in 2021 and became the ultimate parent of both Surf Air and Southern Airways Corporation (“Southern”) in July of 2023 following the Company’s public listing on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Reverse Stock Split

On August 16, 2024, the Company effected aseven-for-one reverse stock split for all shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding. As a result of the reverse stock split, every seven shares of the Company’s old common stock were converted into one share of the Company’s new common stock. Fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split were settled by cash payment.

Options, and other like awards, to purchase the Company’s common stock were also adjusted in accordance with their terms to reflect the reverse stock split.

Adjustments resulting from the reverse stock split have been retroactively reflected as of all periods presented herein.

Liquidity and Going Concern

The Company has incurred losses from operations, negative cash flows from operating activities and has a working capital deficit. In addition, the Company is currently in default of certain excise and property taxes as well as certain debt obligations. These tax and debt obligations are classified as current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. As discussed in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, on May 15, 2018, the Company received a notice of a tax lien filing from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for unpaid federal excise taxes for the quarterly periods from October 2016 through September 2017 in the amount of $1.9 million, including penalties and interest as of the date of the notice. The Company agreed to a payment plan (the “Installment Plan”) whereby the IRS would take no further action and remove such liens at the time such amounts have been paid. In 2019, the Company defaulted on the Installment Plan. Defaulting on the Installment Plan can result in the IRS nullifying such plan, placing the Company in default and taking collection action against the Company for any unpaid balance. The Company is currently in default of these obligations, with a total outstanding federal excise tax liability, including accrued penalties and interest, of $9.9 million included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025. The Company has also defaulted on its property tax obligations in various California counties in relation to fixed assets, plane usage and aircraft leases. The Company’s total outstanding property tax liability including penalties and interest is approximately $0.9 million as of December 31, 2025. Additionally, Los Angeles County had previously imposed a tax lien on four of the Company’s aircraft due to the late filing of the Company’s 2022 property tax return. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Los Angeles County tax liens were released as the Company finalized remediation of the late filing, inclusive of the completion of county audits, and made payments of $1.0 million on all property taxes due to Los Angeles County that were underlying the prior aircraft liens. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was also in default of the Simple Agreements for Future Equity with Token allocation (“SAFE-T”) note, where the note matured in July 2019 (see Note 9, Financing Arrangements). The SAFE-T note is subordinate to most of the Company’s debt obligations (see Note 9, Financing Arrangements); therefore, the Company cannot pay the outstanding balance prior to paying amounts due under more senior debt obligations. The SAFE-T note had an outstanding principal amount of $0.5 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The going concern assumption contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

The airline industry and the Company’s operations are cyclical and highly competitive. The Company’s success is largely dependent on the ability to raise debt and equity capital, achieve a high level of aircraft and crew utilization, increase flight services and the number of passengers flown, and continue to expand into regions profitably throughout the United States.

The Company’s prospects and ongoing business activities are subject to the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets. Risks and uncertainties that could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition include, but are not limited to the ability to (i) raise additional capital (or financing) to fund operating losses, (ii) refinance its current outstanding debt, (iii) maintain efficient aircraft utilization, primarily through the proper utilization of pilots and managing market shortages of maintenance personnel and critical aircraft components, (iv) sustain ongoing operations, (v) attract and maintain customers, (vi) integrate, manage and grow recent acquisitions and new business initiatives, (vii) obtain and maintain relevant regulatory approvals, and (viii) measure and manage risks inherent to the business model.

The Company historically has funded its operations and capital needs primarily through the net proceeds received from the issuance of various debt instruments, convertible securities, related party funding, and preferred and common stock financing arrangements and expects to continue to do so, as available. In particular, as market conditions permit, the Company may raise additional funds through sales of equity (including through the Share Purchase Agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS (“GEM”)) or convertible debt, using proceeds (as available) to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet, among other things.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received net proceeds of $51.4 million through the issuance and sale of 19,640,424 shares of its common stock and warrants through various direct and private offerings (see Note 12, Shareholders’ Deficit). The Company received net proceeds of $65 million from a convertible note offering in November 2025, of which $50.4 million was used to repay principal, prepayment penalties, and interest due under the 4-year credit agreement with certain affiliates of Comvest Partners, as lenders (the “Credit Agreement”) and $4 million was used to repay principal due under aconvertible note purchase agreement with Partners for Growth V, L.P. (“PFG”). Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received $47.2 million from draws under the Share Purchase Agreement with GEM, through the issuance of 13,450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2025, the contractual terms allow the Company to make further advances of up to $97.5 million under the Share Purchase Agreement. Additionally, the Company has the ability to draw an additional $251.4 million under the Share Purchase Agreement, subject to daily volume limitations and GEM’s requirement to hold less than 10% of the fully-diluted shares of the Company. As of December 31, 2025, GEM held 0% of the then fully-diluted shares of the Company. At December 31, 2025, the daily volume limitations under the Share Purchase Agreement significantly restricted our ability to take additional draws under the Share Purchase Agreement to approximately 13.9 million shares per draw. Additionally, the Company’s ability to draw upon the Share Purchase Agreement is contingent on the Company’s common stock being listed on a national exchange.

The Company is currently implementing operational improvements and stringent operating expenses management to improve the profitability of its airline operations. In parallel, the Company is advancing its technology initiatives, including its software technology platform and electrification programs. In addition, the Company continues to evaluate strategies to obtain additional funding for future operations. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, obtaining additional equity financing, issuing additional debt or entering into other financing arrangements, forming joint venture and other partnerships, and restructuring operations to grow revenues and decrease expenses. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving its strategic plans, or that new financing will be available to the Company in a timely manner or on acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient financing when needed or events or circumstances occur such that the Company does not meet its strategic plans, the Company will be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but are not necessarily limited to, reducing certain spending, altering or scaling back development plans, including plans to further develop our software technology platforms and to equip our regional airline operations with fully-electric or hybrid-electric aircraft, or reducing funding of capital expenditures, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and ability to achieve its intended business objectives. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and operating results of the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Other than net loss, the Company does not have any other elements of comprehensive income or loss for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period.

On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates using historical experience and other factors including the current economic and regulatory environment as well as management’s judgment. Items subject to such estimates and assumptions include: revenue recognition and related allowances, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, certain accrued liabilities, useful lives and recoverability of long-lived assets, fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, legal contingencies, assumptions underlying convertible notes and convertible securities carried at fair value and stock-based compensation. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained and such changes are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as soon as they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Risk

The financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. All of the Company’s cash deposits are held at financial institutions that management believes to be of high credit quality. The Company’s cash deposit accounts may exceed federally insured limits at times. The Company has not experienced any losses on cash deposits to date. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (“U.S. DOT”) accounted for 38% and 39%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated revenues.

We are dependent on part suppliers to deliver necessary airplane components in a timely manner at prices and quality levels acceptable to us. Our inability to efficiently manage these suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

Cash and Restricted Cash

Cash and restricted cash consists of cash on hand held in commercial bank accounts. The Company classifies all cash with use limited by contractual provisions as restricted cash. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 the Company had restricted cash of$10.1 million and $0.6 million, resp ectively, primarily consisting of funds restricted under the terms of the High Trail Convertible Note for the year ended December 31, 2025, (see Note 9, Financing Agreements), and collateral against a corporate credit card for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company has classified the restricted cash as long term, which represents the expected lapse of the restriction.

Accounts Receivable, net

Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts due from the U.S. DOT in relation to certain air routes served by the Company under the Essential Air Service (“EAS”) program, amounts due from airline business partners, and pending transactions with credit card processors. Receivables from the U.S. DOT and our business partners are typically settled within 30 days. All accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for credit losses, which was not material as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Company has considered past and future financial and qualitative factors, including the age of unpaid receivables, payment history and other credit monitoring indicators, when establishing the allowance for credit losses.

Collateralized Borrowings

The Company has a revolving accounts receivable financing arrangement that allows the Company to borrow a designated percentage of eligible accounts receivable, as defined, up to a maximum unsettled amount of $5.0 million. The agreement is secured by a first security interest in all assets of Southern Airways Express (“SAE”), a subsidiary of Southern. The financing arrangement is uncommitted, and upon funding does not qualify for sale accounting as the Company does not relinquish control of the receivables based on, among other things, the nature and extent of the Company’s continuing involvement.

Accordingly, the accounts receivable remain on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets until paid by the customer and cash proceeds from the financing arrangement are recorded as collateralized borrowing in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, with attributable interest expense recognized over the life of the related transactions. Interest expense and contractual fees associated with the collateralized borrowings are included in interest expense and other expense, net, respectively, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major additions, equipment purchase deposits, renewals, and modifications are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs, which do not extend the asset’s life, are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes expenditures for software developed or obtained for internal use. These costs include personnel and related employee benefits expenses for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to software development projects, and external direct costs of consultants and materials for developing the software. Software development costs that do not qualify for capitalization as well as costs related to minor upgrades and enhancements are expensed as incurred and recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, or, in the case of leasehold improvements, over the term of the lease or economic life, whichever is shorter as follows:

AssetsDepreciable Life
Aircraft, equipment and rotable spares3 to 20 years
Leasehold improvementsShorter of the estimated lease term or 5 years
Office, vehicles and ground equipment3 years and 5 years
Internal-use software3 years

Depreciation of property and equipment is included within Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist primarily of EAS contracts, tradenames and trademarks and software acquired in an asset acquisition. The Company capitalizes expenditures for major software purchases.

The Company amortizes finite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range fromtwo toten years. The straight-line recognition method approximates the manner in which the expected benefits will be derived.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets such as property and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets, and right of use assets are reviewed for impairment, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. The Company performs impairment testing at the asset group level that represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is measured as the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its estimated fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as appropriate. No impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Deferred Revenue

The Company records deferred revenue (contract liabilities) when the Company receives customer payments in advance of the performance obligations being satisfied on the Company’s contracts. The Company generally collects payments from customers in advance of services being provided. The Company recognizes the deferred revenue as revenue when it meets the applicable revenue recognition criteria, which is usually either over the contract term, or when services have been provided. The Company generally meets performance obligations associated with all revenues deferred during the succeeding 12-month period. Accordingly, deferred revenue is classified within current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Leases

The Company leases aircraft, airport passenger terminal space, portions of and full aircraft hangars and other airport facilities, other commercial real estate and office space.

Operating Leases

Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date, which is the date the Company takes possession of the asset. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating lease right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, the Company estimates incremental borrowing rates based on the appropriate term and information available at lease commencement in determining the present value of lease payments including reasonably certain renewal periods. The Company recognizes the lease cost for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Aggregate lease cost is recorded in Cost of Revenue and General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Additionally, tenant incentives used to fund leasehold improvements or any rent abatements are recognized when earned and reduce the operating right-of-use asset related to the lease.

Finance Leases

The Company measures finance lease right-of-use assets and finance lease liabilities initially at an amount equal to the present value at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term, excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs (such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor) including any profit thereon, with the corresponding liability recorded within the liabilities section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the lease term, each minimum lease payment is allocated by the lessee between a reduction of the liability and interest expense to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability (the interest method). Finance lease right-of-use assets are depreciated in accordance with the Company’s property and equipment policy and is included within Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The corresponding lease liabilities are reduced as lease payments are made.

Revenue Recognition

Scheduled Revenue

Scheduled revenue is derived from scheduled passenger flights under the EAS program and through passenger single seat sales.

The Company provides scheduled passenger flight service on certain routes which is subsidized by the U.S. DOT under the EAS program. The EAS program is enacted to ensure that small communities in the U.S. have the ability to maintain a minimum level of scheduled air services. The Company has contracts with the U.S. DOT that are typically in duration of 2-4 years and include commitments for the Company to provide passenger air service to certain locations for a specific number of times annually to each location. The Company generally bills the U.S. DOT on the first of the month following the prior month’s completed flights, and typically collects from the U.S. DOT within 12 to 14 days after billing. Revenue is recognized on a per-flight basis when the Company has fulfilled its commitment, generally as the flights are completed.

The Company earns revenue from the passenger for scheduled flight service through sales of tickets for single seats. These sales are generally paid by credit card. The Company also earns revenue generated by third-party travel booking sites or travel agencies. Tickets are refundable within 24 hours of purchase for flights scheduled to take place more than one week out, or when flights or services are changed, interrupted, or otherwise canceled by the Company. The Company recognizes revenue when it meets the applicable recognition criteria, which is at the point in time when a flight is completed or when tickets expire (generally within one year from the date of purchase).

On-demand Revenue

The Company earns revenue from the passenger for charter flight services, operated through a combination of its own aircraft and those of third party operators. These sales are generally paid for by credit card or wire transfer. The Company generally does not offer refunds after 24 hours of purchase. The Company recognizes revenue when it meets the applicable recognition criteria, which is at the point in time when a flight is completed or when tickets expire (generally within one year from the date of purchase).

Other Revenue

The Company also earns revenue from various ancillary services such as those relating to baggage fees, reservation change fees, package freight fees, and pet-travel (carry-on) fees. These fees are earned when the services are performed, generally at the time of travel.

Principal vs Agent

The Company evaluates whether it is a principal or an agent in contracts involving more than one party by assessing whether it controls the specified flight services before they are transferred to its customers. In transactions where the Company directs third-party air carriers to provide flights service to its customers, the Company determined it acts as the principal as it controls the services provided to the customers. In these instances, the Company is primarily responsible for fulfillment of the obligation in the contract, has pricing discretion, has the authority to direct the key components of the service on behalf of the member or customer regardless of which third-party is used. Therefore, the Company reports revenue and the associated costs on a gross basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

When the Company is not primarily responsible for the fulfillment of the flight services, it acts as an agent and therefore recognized revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is net of amounts paid to third-party air carriers and operators that provide the services.

In transactions where the Company operates aircraft on behalf of a third party, the Company determined it acts as the agent as it solely carries out the services based on the direction of the third party in exchange for a fixed service fee as determined by the related services agreement. In these instances, the Company reports the service fee as fee revenue net of any operating costs incurred by the Company to perform these services.

Operating Expenses

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue consists of costs that are directly related to delivering the Company’s services and certain facility costs. Delivery of the Company’s services primarily comprise of aircraft maintenance, fuel, airport-related expenses, and fees paid to third-party air carriers for operating aircraft in providing flight services and platform infrastructure costs. Cost of revenue also includes facility costs representing leases expenses and operating costs for stations throughout the service network and personnel related costs, primarily salary and bonus. Cost of revenue excludes depreciation on property and equipment and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of personnel related and other costs in connection with the Company’s sales and marketing efforts. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $3.5 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Sales and marketing excludes depreciation on property and equipment and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.

Technology and Development

Technology and development expense consists of personnel and other costs related to technology development and management efforts including costs for third-party development resources, and allocations of overhead and facility costs. Technology cost also includes research and development cost associated with the Company’s hybrid electrification strategy. The Company’s technology and development efforts are focused on enhancing the ease of use and functionality of its Surf OS platform by adding new core functionality, services and other improvements, as well as the development of new products and services. Technology and development costs are expensed as incurred, except to the extent that such costs are associated with internal-use software development that qualify for capitalization, which are then recorded within Property and Equipment, net on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Technology and development excludes depreciation on property and equipment and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expense consists of personnel related costs including salary, bonus, and share-based compensation for the Company’s executive, finance, facilities, and human resource teams and facility costs. General and administrative expenses also include professional fees and other corporate related expenses. General and administrative expenses exclude the depreciation on property and equipment and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.

Share-Based Compensation

Options, RSPAs, and Warrants

The Company accounts for the issuance of stock options, restricted share purchase agreements (“RSPAs”), and warrants in the consolidated financial statements based on the grant date fair value of the awards. Issuances of RSPAs with promissory notes are accounted for as share options and are measured based on the grant date fair value of the option. The Company estimates the fair value ofthese awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The grant date fair value of share-based awards with service-only conditions is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis in the Consolidated Statement of Operations over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period ranging from 12 to 48 months. Forfeitures are recorded as they occur. For awards with performance conditions, the Company records compensation expense on a graded-vesting basis when it is deemed probable that the performance condition will be met. For awards with market conditions, the effect of the market conditions is reflected in the fair value measurement and expense, using an option pricing model, recognized on a graded-vesting basis, is not reversed to the extent that the market condition is not achieved. Additionally, awards granted to non-employees are accounted for using their grant date fair value, using Black Scholes option pricing model and are accounted for in the same manner as awards granted to employees.

Determining the fair value of share-based awards requires judgment. The Company’s use of option pricing models requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the fair value of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the option award, the expected term of the option, the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock, risk-free interest rates, and the expected dividend yield of the Company’s common stock. The assumptions used in the Company’s option pricing model represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. If factors change and different assumptions are used the Company’s share-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.

Restricted Stock Unit Awards

The grant date fair value of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) is estimated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. RSUs vest upon the satisfaction of a service-based vesting condition and the compensation expense for these RSUs is recognized on a straight-line basis from the date of grant over the requisite service period.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, Company granted performance-based restricted stock unit (“PRSUs”) to employees, which will vest upon the achievement of an adjusted EBITDA metric for the year ending December 31, 2025 as well as a service period of four years from the date of grant. The grant date fair value of these PRSUs was determined based on the Company’s stock price the business day immediately preceding the grant date. Expense attribution for these awards is based on a probability assessment regarding the achievement of the financial metric. The Company will record compensation expense on a cumulative basis to reflect the grant date fair value of shares expected to vest over the service period of each award.

The Company granted founder PRSUs (“founder PRSUs”) that contain a market condition in the form of future stock price targets. The grant date fair value of the founder PRSUs was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model and the Company estimates the derived service period of the founder PRSUs. The grant date fair value of founder PRSUs containing a market condition is recorded as stock-based compensation over the derived service period. Provided that each founder continues to be employed by the Company, either directly or as a non-employee consultant, stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the derived service period, regardless of whether the stock price goals are achieved. If the stock price goals are met sooner than the derived service period, any unrecognized compensation expenses related to the founder PRSUs will be expensed during the period in which the stock price targets are achieved.

The Company assesses whether warrants issued to purchase the Company’s common stock are liability or equity-classified based on the terms of the warrants. If the warrants are determined to be liability-classified, then the warrants are remeasured to fair value each period with changes in fair value recorded within Changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognizes the fair value of liability-classified warrants within Other liabilities in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the warrants are determined to be equity-classified, then the initial fair value is recorded in Additional paid-in capital and the warrants are not remeasured thereafter.

The Company estimates the fair value of warrants to purchase its common stock using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Warrants are principally issued to lenders and non-employees, some of whom are related parties, in connection with debt and equity fundraising and debt restructuring activities.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. The likelihood of realizing the tax benefits related to a potential deferred tax asset is evaluated, and a valuation allowance is recognized to reduce that deferred tax asset if it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company determines whether a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The amount recognized is subject to estimation and management judgment with respect to the likely outcome of each uncertain tax position. The amount that is ultimately sustained for an individual uncertain tax position or for all uncertain tax positions in the aggregate could differ from the amount recognized. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the tax amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is reduced by the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, in its income tax provision in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Net Loss Per Share Applicable to Common Shareholders, Basic and Diluted

The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share applicable to common shareholders using the two-class method required for companies with participating securities. The Company considers preferred stock to be participating securities as the holders are entitled to receive dividends on a pari passu basis in the event that a dividend is paid on common shares.

Under the two-class method, basic net loss per share applicable to common shareholders was calculated by dividing the net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common shares outstanding during the period. For purposes of determining the number of weighted-average common shares outstanding, the Company has included issued and outstanding common shares, penny common share warrants, and vested RSPAs. Diluted net loss per share available to common shareholders was computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive common share equivalents outstanding for the period. For purposes of this calculation, preferred stock, unvested RSUs, unvested RSPAs, stock options and warrants to purchase common shares were considered common share equivalents but had been excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share applicable to common shareholders as their effect was anti-dilutive. In periods in which the Company reports a net loss applicable to common shareholders, diluted net loss per share available to common shareholders is the same as basic net loss per share applicable to common shareholders, since dilutive common shares are not assumed to have been outstanding if their effect is anti-dilutive. The Company reported net loss applicable to common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company elected the fair value option to account for its debt instruments because the Company’s debt instruments contain a number of complex features that would have otherwise required bifurcated derivative accounting. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Fair value measurements are based on a fair value hierarchy, based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, which are the following:

Level 1 Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Inputs are unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.

Assets and liabilities are classified in the hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

The Company measures the fair value of certain long-lived assets including finite-lived intangible assets on a nonrecurring basis, when such assets are acquired in a business combination or are required to be written down to fair value if impaired. Such fair values are classified within the fair value hierarchy, as the valuations contain significant unobservable inputs, including assumptions of the present value of future cash flows, the use of these assets, as well as estimated disposition value.

There wereno assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The carrying amounts of certain financial assets and liabilities, including restricted cash, other current assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and amounts due to related parties approximate fair value because of the short maturity and liquidity of those instruments.

SAFE and Convertible Notes at Fair Value

The Company’s Simple Agreement for Future Equity with Tokens (“SAFE-T”) are financial instruments whereby an investor provides an investment into the Company, and the note is subsequently converted into a preferred equity security at a discount to the price paid by other investors when and if a preferred equity is issued through a qualifying capital raise. Due to certain provisions included in the agreements for these instruments, they are classified as liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The Company elected the fair value option for the convertible notes and SAFE-T financial instruments, which requires them to be remeasured to fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recorded in Changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for change in the fair value that results from a change in the instrument specific credit risk which is presented separately within other comprehensive income. The fair value estimate includes significant inputs not observable in the market, which represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The decision to elect the fair value option is determined on an instrument-by-instrument basis on the date the instrument is initially recognized, is applied to the entire instrument, and is irrevocable once elected. For instruments measured at fair value, embedded conversion or other features are not required to be separated from the host instrument. Issuance costs related to convertible securities carried at fair value are not deferred and are recognized as incurred within their original expense categories on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the guidance prospectively effective December 31, 2025.

Not Yet Adopted

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (Subtopic 220-40). The ASU requires public entities to disaggregate, in a tabular presentation, certain income statement expenses into different categories, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted, and may be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. The ASU simplifies the capitalization guidance by removing all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages (referred to as “project stages”) throughout ASC 350-40. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Adoption of this ASU can be applied prospectively for reporting periods after its effective date; or follow a modified transition approach that is based on the status of the respective projects and whether software costs were capitalized before the date of adoption; or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 3. Prepaids and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Prepaid software$5,188$2,177
Prepaid marketing2,3952,434
Engine reserves2,2131,667
Prepaid interest1,983—
Vendor operator prepayments811744
Prepaid insurance624766
Other1,106723
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$14,320$8,511

Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Aircraft, equipment and rotable spares$45,519$40,290
Equipment purchase deposits2,0002,000
Leasehold improvements2,1922,301
Office, vehicles and ground equipment1,2451,158
Internal-use software4,9932,729
Property and equipment, gross55,94948,478
Accumulated depreciation(10,354)(6,265)
Property and equipment, net$45,595$42,213

The Company recorded depreciation expense of $5.7 million and $4.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Depreciation expense is recognized as a component of Depreciation and Amortization expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded losses on disposal of property and equipment of $1.0 million and gains on disposal of property of $0.7 million, respectively. For the gains recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024, $0.4 million was the result of sale-leaseback transactions (see Note 7, Leases).

Note 5. Intangible Assets, Net

Intangibles assets, net, consists of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
EAS contracts$25,770$25,770
Tradenames and trademarks8,3408,340
Software3,1223,122
Other intangibles225225
Intangible assets, gross37,45737,457
Accumulated amortization(17,390)(14,339)
Intangible assets, net$20,067$23,118

The Company recorded amortization expense of $3.1 million and $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense is recognized as a component of Depreciation and Amortization expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Expected future amortization as of December 31, 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

Amount
2026$2,915
20272,764
20282,577
20292,577
20302,577
Thereafter6,657
Total$20,067

Note 6. Other Assets

Other assets consists of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Credit support fee$3,706$—
Security deposits - aircraft operating leases1,9711,971
Long-term technology contracts1,883—
Cloud-hosted software1,6451,921
Credit card holdback1,2551,255
Security deposits - other704566
Long-term maintenance contracts487—
Other37410
Total other assets$11,688$6,123

Note 7. Leases

Operating Leases

Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases is as follows (in thousands):

Operating LeasesClassificationDecember 31,2025December 31,2024
Assets
Right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$12,510$17,046
Liabilities
Lease liabilities, currentOperating lease liabilities, current$3,636$4,120
Lease liabilities, currentDue to related parties, current4571,216
Lease liabilities, long termOperating lease liabilities, long term8,71411,540
Lease liabilities, long termDue to related parties, long term—457
Total lease liabilities$12,807$17,333

Lease term and discount rate were as follows:

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Weighted average remaining lease term3.82 years4.29 years
Weighted average discount rate8.82%8.68%

The components of lease cost are as follows (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,
Lease CostClassification20252024
Operating lease cost - aircraftCost of revenue$7,248$11,123
Operating lease cost - non-aircraftCost of revenue22781
Operating lease cost - non-aircraftGeneral and administrative802607
Lease cost, short term - aircraftCost of revenue433548
Lease cost, short term - non-aircraftCost of revenue2,719—
Lease cost, short termGeneral and administrative29181
Engine reservesCost of revenue3,5263,475
Total lease cost$14,779$16,715

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow and other information related to leases are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$6,788$7,889
Non-cash transactions - operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$1,103$11,606

Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

Amount
2026$5,011
20273,524
20282,358
20292,219
20301,929
Thereafter—
Total lease payment, undiscounted15,041
Less: imputed interest2,234
Total$12,807

Sale-leaseback transactions

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company entered into three sale-leaseback transactions for the Company’s owned aircraft. Sales proceeds totaled $8.7 million, which resulted in the addition of corresponding operating use right of use assets and operating lease liabilities. The Company recorded a gain of $0.4 million as a result of the sale transactions. The leases will carry a term ofsix years.

Finance Leases

The Company’s finance lease assets include an aircraft, an aircraft engine, and other equipment. Supplemental balance sheet information related to finance leases is as follows (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Assets
Finance lease right-of-use assets$809$1,115
Liabilities
Finance lease liabilities, current$277$265
Finance lease liabilities, long term670948
Total finance lease liabilities$947$1,213

Lease term and discount rate are as follows:

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Weighted average remaining lease term3.3 years4.2 years
Weighted average discount rate11.48%11.37%

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow and other information related to leases are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Cash paid for finance lease liabilities$266$234
Non-cash transactions - Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities$—$95

Maturities of finance lease liabilities are as follows as of December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

Amount
2026$371
2027336
2028264
2029176
2030—
Thereafter—
Total lease payment, undiscounted1,147
Less: imputed interest(200)
Total$947

Note 8. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Accrued compensation and benefits$8,767$5,940
Accrued professional services9,19510,431
Excise and franchise taxes payable10,0547,729
Collateralized borrowings2,2645,842
Software license fee payable9,5479,953
Accrued Monarch legal settlement1,3141,314
Accrued major maintenance3,669427
Interest and commitment fee payable140114
Other accrued liabilities2,7523,746
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$47,702$45,496

Collateralized Borrowings

The Company has a revolving accounts receivable financing arrangement that allows the Company to borrow a designated percentage of eligible accounts receivable, as defined in the agreement, up to a maximum unsettled amount of $5 million. The agreement is secured by a first security interest in all assets of Southern Airways Express, LLC, a subsidiary of Southern. The related interest rate is theprime rate plus 1% per annum. Additionally, the Company pays certain ancillary fees associated with each borrowing that vary depending on the borrowed amount and duration, which is generally no more than 45 days.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company borrowed a total of $36.1 million under this financing facility, of which$33.9 million was settled through the transfer of pledged receivables. Interest expense incurred on these borrowings for the year ended December 31, 2025, amounted to $0.5 million, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of December 31, 2025 the Company was in compliance with all covenants under this financing facility.

In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received an advance payment of $3.0 million from a financing institution related to an expected future payment under the IRS’ Employee Retention Credit Program. Such amounts were collateralized against the value of the credits to be received, as well as other assets of Southern Airways Express, a subsidiary of Southern. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received payments under the IRS’ Employee Retention Credit Program totalling $3.6 million, which were fully off-set against the collateralized borrowing, with the associated benefit recorded against associated payroll costs within the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company has recorded $0 and$3.0 million within collateralized borrowings.

Accrued Professional Services

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company entered into agreements with several professional service firms engaged in support of the Company’s July 27, 2023 direct listing on the NYSE. These agreements modify the payment terms of prior service agreements to be contingent on future equity or debt financing by the Company. The Company originally estimated that a total of $7.1 million would be due under these agreements over a five year period. Given the uncertainty regarding the timing and amount of payment, all amounts have been classified as current liabilities within the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company has continued to make contractual payments against certain of these liabilities, with $6.8 million remaining as a current liability within the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.

Note 9. Financing Arrangements

The Company’s long-term debt obligations consist of the following(in thousands):

December 31,2025December 31,2024
Note payable to bank, fixed interest rate of 4.65%, due November 202548
Note payable to a financing company, fixed interest rate of 5.49%, due December 202660120
Notes payable to Clarus Capital, fixed interest rate of 8.66%, due April, June and September 202712,54314,022
Note payable to Skywest, fixed interest rates of 4%, due April 20281,8022,497
Note payable to Tecnam, fixed interest rate of 6.75%, due July and August 20322,6922,962
Credit Agreement to ComVest Partners, floating interest rate of SOFR + 5%, due November 2028—44,984
Debt Issuance Costs—(2,167)
Long-term debt, gross17,10162,426
Current maturities of long-term debt(2,712)(2,543)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities$14,389$59,883

Future maturities of total long-term debt as of December 31, 2025 are as follows (in thousands):

Amount
2026$2,712
202712,029
2028685
2029157
2030450
Thereafter1,068
Total$17,101

The Company is subject to customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants on all of the above notes payable. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants in the loan agreements.

Credit Agreement

On November 14, 2024, the Company entered into a 4-year credit agreement with certain affiliates of Comvest Partners, as lenders (the “Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company borrowed $44.5 million as a term loan, and $5.5 millionof delayed draw commitments, which the Company will use to fund monthly interest payments under the Credit Agreement. This resulted in net proceeds of $42.7 million after funding debt issuance costs. Borrowings under the delayed draw commitments totaled $3.1 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The loans under the Credit Agreement accrued interest at a rate of (x)SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus (y)5.00%, and were subject to a prepayment premium for 18 months after the initial funding date. There was a 1.50% fee on the aggregate loans and commitments, paid at the initial funding. The loans under the Credit Agreement have no payments due other than interest, in advance of the original maturity date on November 14, 2028.

The Credit Agreement was fully backstopped by a letter of credit issued by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and arranged by Park Lane, a related party, and in connection therewith, the Company had entered into a reimbursement agreement with Park Lane (see Note 18, Related Party Balances and Transactions).

During November 2025, the Company made full repayment of all principal and interest due under the Credit Agreement, in addition to an additional $2.2 million due under the prepayment premium defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $3.9 million associated with this repayment.

Fair Value of Convertible Instruments

The Company has elected the fair value option for convertible notes described below, which requires them to be remeasured to fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recorded in changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for change in fair value that results from a change in the instrument specific credit risk which is presented separately within other comprehensive income. The fair value estimate includes significant inputs not observable in the market, which represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

High Trail Convertible Note

On November 12, 2025, the Company closed a $74 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured convertible notes (the “Note”) in a private placement with High Trail Capital (the “Holder”). The Note will be the senior secured obligation of the Company, guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Note was sold at 87.8% of its principal amount, with the Company receiving $65 million of proceeds before expenses. The Note will not accrue interest except in the event of an event of default, which will accrue interest at a rate of 15% per annum. The Note will mature on October 31, 2028, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. Repayment of any principal amount remaining outstanding at maturity will be required to be made at 105% of such principal amount.

The Note may be converted at an initial conversion price of approximately $3.98 per share of the Company’s common stock, representing an aggregate of 18,574,297 shares of the Company’s common stock that could be converted under the Note.

Subject to specified conditions, the Company may force the Holder to convert the Note at any time if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds 150% of the then current conversion price on each of the immediately preceding 20 consecutive trading days, in amounts (i) not less than the lesser of (x) $10,000,000 and (y) the remaining outstanding principal amount of the Note, but (ii) not greater than 2.5 times the average dollar daily trading volume during the related 20 trading day measurement period.

The Holder will have the option to require the Company to partially redeem the Note on the first and fifteenth day of each month beginning March 1, 2026 in an amount equal to the greater of (a)5.0% of the aggregate dollar trading volume of the Company’s common stock, (b) an amount equal to (i) $2,000,000, minus (ii) the cumulative sum of the amounts by which the principal amounts partially redeemed have exceeded $2,000,000 for all prior redemption periods, less any amounts that have previously been applied by the Company pursuant to this clause (ii) to reduce partial redemption amounts, if any, and (c) $750,000. The Holder may elect to receive shares in an amount determined by applying the conversion rate to the redemption payment otherwise due. Any such partial redemption payment (whether in cash or in shares) shall reduce the principal amount by such paid amount divided by one hundred five percent (105%). The maximum number of shares issuable under the Note (if the entire Note were redeemed on this basis) would be 19,503,012.

Further, on March 1, 2026, the Holder of the Note will have the right to require the Company to redeem a principal amount of the Note equal to up to 50% of the gross proceeds from any equity financings (including from our equity line of credit or any future at-the-market program) since issuance of the Note, provided that in no event will such amount exceed $6,000,000.

The Company is subject to comprehensive negative and affirmative covenants, including, inter alia, restrictions on its ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, declare or pay cash dividends or repurchase equity, and transfer or sell material assets, in each case subject to certain enumerated exceptions. The Company must also maintain a minimum liquidity of $10,000,000 inunrestricted cash and cash equivalents in controlled accounts. The Company also must obtain prior written consent from a majority of holders of the Note before issuing additional debt or securities that would cause a default under the Note or restrict the Company’s ability to pay the principal amount thereon. In addition, the Company must maintain a required reserve of authorized and unissued common stock calculated pursuant to a specified formula set forth in the Note, and deliver and maintain a letter of credit to backstop the Note. The Company must also maintain at least $30,000,000 in available capacity under either an equity line of credit or an “at-the-market” offering within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of common stock from time to time. This requirement will be met through continued access to the Share Purchase Agreement with GEM (see Note 10, Share Purchase Agreement, GEM Purchase, and Mandatory Convertible Security). Additional affirmative covenants require the Company to maintain its business within existing lines, preserve its corporate existence, properties and intellectual property rights, maintain adequate insurance and ensure affiliate transactions are on arm’s length terms.

The Note is partially backstopped by a letter of credit issued by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and arranged by Park Lane, a related party, and in connection therewith, the Company had entered into an amended reimbursement agreement with Park Lane (see Note 18, Related Party Balances and Transactions).

LamVen Note

During the year ended December 31, 2025, LamVen transferred $49.9 million of the outstanding principal due under the LamVen Note(see Note 18, Related Party Balances and Transactions) to a non-affiliated third party under terms identical to the original LamVen Note (the “New Convertible Note”). Subsequent to these transfers, the holder of the New Convertible Note converted $48.0 million of the principal amount, inclusive of then accrued interest, to 14,025,167 shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result, as of December 31, 2025, LamVen retained a principal balance of $0.1 million (the “New LamVen Note”), with $1.9 million outstanding under the New Convertible Note.

During January 2026, the holder of the New Convertible Note converted the remaining $1.9 million of the principal amount, inclusive of then accrued interest, to 967,018 shares of the Company’s common stock.

PFG Convertible Note Purchase Agreement

On June 21, 2023, the Company entered into a convertible note purchase agreement (the “Convertible Note Purchase Agreement”) with PFG for a senior unsecured convertible promissory note for an aggregate principal amount of $8.0 million. The note interest rate of 9.75% and matured on December 31, 2024. All unpaid principal and interest balances may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock, at the option of the holder, at a price equal to 120% of the opening trading price of the Company’s common stock on the date of its direct listing on the NYSE. Based on the $35.00 per share opening price on the first day of listing of the Company’s common stock, the principal of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement would be convertible into 196,476 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On November 14, 2024, the Company amended the existing Convertible Note Purchase Agreement with PFG, which had an outstanding principal amount of $8.0 million upon amendment.

The Convertible Note Purchase Agreement will accrue interest at the greater of (x) SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus 5.00% and (y)9.75%. In the event the Company raises capital in certain equity offerings, a portion of the net cash proceeds from such equity offerings is required to be applied to repay the obligations under the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement. The maturity of the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement is December 31, 2028, which may be accelerated upon the occurrence of certain events of default.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company made principal payments of $4 million against the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement. The obligations under the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and subject to a security interest on assets of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Note and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement.

Fair value of convertible notes(in thousands):

Fair Value at
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
High Trail Note61,600—
New Convertible Note1,875—
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement3,9827,347
Total67,4577,347
Convertible notes at fair value, current(42,274)—
Convertible notes at fair value, long-term$25,183$7,347

Fair Value of SAFE-T Notes

The Company’s SAFE-T notes are carried at fair value, with fair value determined using Level 3 inputs. The Company determined that the SAFE-T instruments should be classified as liabilities based on evaluating the characteristics of the instruments, which contained both debt and equity-like features. The SAFE-T instrument matured in July 2019, but the holder has elected not to effect an equity conversion of the instrument. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the SAFE-T notes are recorded as part of changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the value of the SAFE-T notes was $5 thousand and $13 thousand, respectively.

Note 10. Share Purchase Agreement and GEM Mandatory Convertible Security

Share Purchase Agreement

During 2020, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS (“GEM”) and an entity affiliated with GEM to provide incremental financing in the event the Company completed a business combination transaction with a SPAC, IPO, or direct listing. On May 17, 2022, February 8, 2023, and September 18, 2023, the SPA was amended to increase the maximum aggregate shares of the Company’s common stock that may be required to be purchased by GEM from $200 million to $400.0 million (the “Aggregate Limit”) and amend the commitment fee required under the SPA from $4 million to 571,429 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the amended and restated SPA, and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the Company will have the right from time to time at its option to direct GEM to purchase up to the Aggregate Limit of shares of the Company’s common stock over the term of the amended and restated SPA. Upon its public listing, the Company may request GEM to provide advances under the SPA in an aggregate amount of up to $100.0 million, provided that individual advances are not to exceed $25.0 million each, with the first advance not to exceed $7.5 million. Each advance will reduce the amount that the Company can request for future purchases under the SPA. On September 29, 2023, the Company received its first advance under the SPA in the amount of $4.5 million, on a total request of $7.5 million, with the remaining $3.0 million being received on October 3, 2023. Concurrent with the receipt of funds, the Company issued 571,429 shares of its common stock to GEM in full satisfaction of the commitment fee. Following an advance or draw, the number of shares to be transferred to GEM will be based on an average of the volume-weighted average trading price of the Company’s common stock over a period of fifteen trading days following the receipt of an advance, subject to a 15 day extension in certain circumstances. This average price will be subject to a contractual discount of 10%. Additionally, contractual provisions within the SPA provide that in no event may GEM receive a share issuance, from a draw under the SPA, that would raise their share ownership percentage above 10% of the Company. This provision may impact the Company’s ability to request additional purchases under the SPA.

On June 15, 2023, July 21, 2023, and July 24, 2023, the SPA was further amended to modify the number of shares of the Company’s common stock to be issued to GEM at the time of a public listing transaction of the Company from an amount equal to 0.75% of the Company’s fully-diluted shares of common stock outstanding to a fixed 185,714 shares of the Company’s common stock. The amendments to the SPA also modified certain registration requirements whereby the Company was obligated to file a re-sale registration statement within 5 business days of the Company’s public listing. On July 27, 2023, concurrent with the Company’s direct listing, the Company issued 185,714 shares of the Company’s common stock to GEM in full satisfaction of this provision. Pursuant to GEM’s associated registration rights, the Company filed a re-sale registration statement, covering the 185,714 shares, on August 2, 2023, which was declared effective by the SEC on September 28, 2023.

The Company has accounted for the shares issuance contracts under the SPA, as amended, as derivative financial instruments which are recorded at fair value within Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company settled $2.5 million in advances received from GEM through the issuance of 1,311,235 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also received total proceeds of $1.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, through draws under the SPA. This resulted in the issuance of 236,535 sharesof the Company’s common stock. Additionally, liabilities related to advances received under the SPA prior to March 1, 2024 were reclassified as part of the Mandatory Convertible Security, as discussed below.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received total proceeds of $47.2 million through completed draws under the SPA, resulting in the issuance of 13,450,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $251.4 million in remaining availability for draws under the SPA.

The fair value of the liability related to the SPA was $0 and $0 as of both December 31, 2025 and 2024, as there was no unsettled draws or advances under the SPA. Changes in fair value were recorded in Changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

GEM Purchase

On June 15, 2023, and amended on July 21, 2023, and July 24, 2023, the Company and GEM entered into the SPA whereby GEM would purchase 142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock for cash consideration of $25.0 million upon the successful public listing of the Company’s shares. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is obligated to file a re-sale registration statement, covering the 142,857 shares issued, within five business days of the Company’s public listing. On July 27, 2023, concurrent with the Company’s direct listing, the Company received the $25.0 million cash consideration contemplated in the SPA, in exchange for the issuance of 142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the associated registration rights, the Company filed a re-sale registration statement, covering the 142,857 shares, on August 2, 2023, which was declared effective by the SEC on September 28, 2023.

GEM Mandatory Convertible Security

On March 1, 2024, Company entered into a mandatory convertible security purchase agreement (the “MCSPA”) with GEM. Pursuant to the MCSPA, the Company has agreed to issue and sell to GEM, and GEM has agreed to purchase from the Company, a mandatory convertible security with a par amount of up to $35,200,000 (the “Mandatory Convertible Security”), which shall be convertible into a maximum of 1,142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, subject to adjustment as described in the MCSPA.

The Company issued the Mandatory Convertible Security on August 7, 2024 (the “Closing Date”). The Mandatory Convertible Security will mature on August 7, 2029(the “Maturity Date”), unless earlier converted or redeemed pursuant to the terms set forth in the Mandatory Convertible Security. As partial consideration for GEM’s purchase of the Mandatory Convertible Security, GEM delivered to the Company 900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, the MCSPA restored the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be required to be purchased by GEM under the SPA to $300.0 million and $100.0 million of advances, thus restoring the maximum aggregate shares of the Company’s common stock that may be required to be purchased by GEM to $400.0 million The respective formulas that the Company and GEM used to determine the par amount of the Mandatory Convertible Security and the consideration for GEM’s purchase of the Mandatory Convertible Security are each set forth in the MCSPA.

On the Maturity Date, the Company will pay to GEM, at the Company’s option, cash or shares of the Company’s common stock in an amount equal to the then outstanding par amount of the Mandatory Convertible Security divided by the lesser of (a) $31.15 (the “Fixed Conversion Price”) and (b) the average of the five lowest volume-weighted average prices per share for the Company’s common stock trading on the NYSE during the 30 trading days immediately preceding the Maturity Date (the “Floating Conversion Price”).

Prior to the Maturity Date, GEM will have the option to convert any portion of the Mandatory Convertible Security into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate equal to the portion of the par amount to be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock divided by the lesser of (a) the Fixed Conversion Price and (b) the Floating Conversion Price. If, following the conversion by GEM of any portion of the Mandatory Convertible Security into 1,142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to the Maturity Date, any par amount of the Mandatory Convertible Security remains outstanding, the Company will have the option to (x) increase the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock into which the Mandatory Convertible Security may convert, with such increase to be at the Company’s sole discretion, (y) pay to GEM an amount in cash equal to 115% of the remaining outstanding par amount or (z) increase the remaining outstanding par amount by 15% of the amount outstanding immediately after issuance of the 1,142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock. GEM may not convert any portion of the Mandatory Convertible Security into shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent that GEM (together with its affiliates and any other parties whose holdings would be aggregated with those of GEM for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) would beneficially own more than 4.99% of the shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding after such conversion; provided, however, that GEM may increase or decrease such maximum limitation percentage to not more than 9.99% upon 61 days’ notice to the Company.

The Company may, at its option, redeem the Mandatory Convertible Security, in whole or in part, in cash at a price equal to 115% of the outstanding par amount to be redeemed.

Pursuant to the terms of the MCSPA and the Mandatory Convertible Security, GEM has agreed that, beginning March 1, 2024 and for so long as any shares of the Company’s common stock are beneficially owned by GEM (together with its affiliates and any entity managed by GEM, the “GEM Entities”), the GEM Entities will limit the daily volume of sales of shares of the Company’s common stock then beneficially owned by the GEM Entities to no more than 1/10th of the daily trading volume of shares of the Company’s common stock on the NYSE on the trading day immediately preceding the applicable date of such sales.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company made payments against the outstanding principal of the Mandatory Convertible Security totaling $38.6 million, which represented full settlement of the Mandatory Convertible Security. The outstanding principal balance of the Mandatory Convertible Security at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $0 and $38.6 million, respectively.

The fair value of the Mandatory Convertible Security liability was estimated using a model based on multiple stock price paths developed through the use of a Monte Carlo simulation that incorporates into the valuation the possibility that the Company will not be able to satisfy the liability through the issuance of shares of common stock and taking into account the value of the consideration transferred to the Company upon closing of the MCSPA. This was inclusive of the value of the shares returned to the Company and the cancellation of the share transfers due in settlement of the GEM derivative liability (see Note 11, Fair Value Measurements). For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded losses on the change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value of $15.4 million and $11.7 million, respectively, related to the Mandatory Convertible Security, resulting in a liability of $0 and $23.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which was included as part of other long-term liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Significant inputs in determining period end fair value of the Mandatory Convertible Security as of December 31, 2024 were as follows:

Par amount38,615
Probability of default—%
Expected volatility155.7%
Discount rate4.3%
Share price$5.39

Note 11. Fair Value Measurements

The following tables summarize the Company’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements(in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025 Using:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Liabilities:
Convertible notes at fair value$—$—$67,457$67,457
SAFE-T notes at fair value——55
LamVen Note——100100
Liability classified warrants——2,8312,831
Total financial liabilities$—$—$70,393$70,393
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 Using:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Liabilities:
Convertible notes at fair value$—$—$7,347$7,347
SAFE-T notes at fair value——1313
LamVen Note——50,00050,000
GEM derivative liability——23,22123,221
Total financial liabilities$—$—$80,581$80,581

The following table provides a reconciliation of activity and changes in fair value for the Company’s convertible loans and redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liability using inputs classified as Level 3(in thousands):

Convertible Notes at Fair Value · SAFE Notes · LamVen Note · Mandatory Convertible Security · Liability Classified Warrants
Balance at December 31, 2024$7,347$13$50,000$23,221$—
Change in fair value(2,765)(8)—15,379(2,952)
Debt and equity financing issuances65,0005,783
Transfers49,900—(49,900)——
Conversions into common stock(48,025)————
Payments(4,000)——(38,600)—
Balance at December 31, 2025$67,457$5$100$—$2,831

Long-Term Debt

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s long-term debt obligations were as follows:

As of December 31, 2025As of December 31, 2024
Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities$17,101$16,988$64,593$64,707

In assessing the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, the Company primarily uses an estimation of discounted future cash flows of the debt at rates currently applicable to the Company for similar debt instruments of comparable maturities and comparable collateral requirements.

Note 12. Shareholders’ Deficit

Registered Direct Offerings

On March 31, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor relating to the offering and sale in a registered direct offering of an aggregate of 1,860,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an offering price of $2.50 per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 140,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an offering price of $2.4999 per share, which were all exercised concurrent with the closing of the offering on April 1, 2025, and are included as shares issued with the remainder of the offering. As part of this offering, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to an advisor who assisted with the offerings. These warrants have an exercise price equal to $3.125 per share and are exercisable for five years from the commencement of sales in the offerings.

On June 25, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors relating to the offering and sale in a registered direct offering of an aggregate of 10,800,002 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an offering price of $2.50 per share, including pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 926,668 shares of common stock, at an offering price of $2.4999 per share, which were all exercised concurrent with the closing of the offering on June 26, 2025. As part of this offering, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 540,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to an advisor who assisted with the offerings. These warrants have an exercise price equal to $3.125 per share and are exercisable for five years from the commencement of sales in the offerings.

On November 10, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors relating to the offering and sale in a registered direct offering of an aggregate of 3,975,901 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an offering price of $3.32 per share. Concurrent with the closing of the offering on November 12, 2025, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 3,975,901 shares of the Company’s common stock to the associated investors. These warrants have an exercise price equal to $3.32 per share and are exercisable for two years from the commencement of the offering. Due to settlement provisions included in the warrant agreements, such amounts have been classified as a liability, carried at fair value, with changes in such fair values recorded through earnings at each reporting period.

The Company received gross proceeds from these offerings of $45.2 million, which resulted in approximately $42.6 million of net proceeds after deducting placement agent fees and direct offering expenses totaling $2.6 million. These proceeds have been allocated between the common stock, equity classified warrants, and liability classified warrants issued as part of the offerings.

In addition, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Palantir Shares”) on November 10, 2025 at a price of $3.32 per share as a prepayment of consideration for license fees and related professional services to be rendered by Palantir Technologies Inc. (“Palantir”) pursuant to the Company’s existing software license agreement with Palantir (See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies). In addition, the Company delivered 881,579 additional shares of its common stock to Palantir as consideration for license fees and related professional services pursuant to the license agreement on an unregistered basis on November 12, 2025, representing a total payment in shares of the Company’s common stock of approximately $6 million (together, the “Palantir Placement”).

Private Placements

During May 2025, the Company sold 816,326 shares of the Company’s common stock in private placements for gross proceeds of $2.0 million. Such sales were effected at a purchase price of $2.45 per share, which was the minimum price, under New York Stock Exchange regulations, as of May 22, 2025.

On November 10, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors relating to the offering and sale in a private placement of an aggregate of 2,048,195 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an offering price of $3.32 per share for total proceeds of $6.8 million. Concurrent with the closing of the offering on November 12, 2025, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 2,048,195 shares of the Company’s common stock to the associated investors. These warrants have an exercise price equal to $3.32 per share and are exercisable for two years from the commencement of the offering. Due to settlement provisions included in the warrant agreements, such amounts have been classified as a liability, carried at fair value, with changes in such fair values recorded through earnings at each reporting period.

The Company received net proceeds from these private placement offerings of $8.8 million. These proceeds have been allocated between the common stock and liability classified warrants issued as part of the offerings.

A summary of warrant activity associated with equity financings for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Number of Warrants OutstandingWeighted Average Contractual Term (in years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)WeightedAverageExercise Price Per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20243,389,3989.87$12,296$1.83
Granted6,664,0964.45—3.30
Exercised(265,725)——3.13
Canceled————
Outstanding at December 31, 20259,787,7696.243732.80
Exercisable at December 31, 20259,787,7696.243732.80

The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of warrants granted during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and were as follows:

For The Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Risk-free interest rate3.56% - 3.91%4.43%
Expected term (in years)2.0 - 5.010.0
Dividend yield——
Expected volatility77.11%- 153.17%146.5%

Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies

Software License Agreements

On May 18, 2021, and later modified during July 2025 and November 2025, the Company executed four agreements with Palantir Technologies Inc. (“Palantir”) to license a suite of software for a combined term ofnine years, commencing on the effective date. The agreements identify two phases where Palantir provides services to customize the software: an initial term from May 18, 2021 through June 30, 2023 with a cost of $11.0 million and an enterprise term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2030 with a cost of $30.7 million, for a total cost of $41.7 million.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 the Company capital ized $3.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively, related to the software that Palantir has provided to the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company settled $11.8 million in invoiced amounts from Palantir through the issuance of 3,769,385 shares of the Company's common stock. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $12.6 million in remaining commitments under these agreements, of which $5.1 million has been prepaid through the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock.

In July 2025, the Company and Palantir modified the enterprise term of the existing software license agreement. In addition to a two-year extension, the Company is Palantir’s exclusive partner with respect to the configuration and sale of software to part 135 operators and charter brokers. Furthermore, the Company will have the ability to sub-license certain of its rights under the agreement to third-party clients. Palantir has the right to receive equity in Surf Air Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, versus that of the Company, at its election, in exchange for its services and contributions under the modified software license agreement.

Licensing, Exclusivity and Aircraft Purchase Arrangements

Textron Agreement

On September 15, 2022, the Company entered into agreements with Textron Aviation Inc. and one of its affiliates (collectively, “TAI”), for engineering services and licensing, sales and marketing, and aircraft purchases, which became effective as of the Company’s direct listing on July 27, 2023 (“TAI Effective Date”).

The engineering services and licensing agreement provides, among other things, that TAI will provide the Company with certain services in furtherance of development of an electrified powertrain technology (the “SAM System”). The engineering agreement requires payment by the Company as such services are provided by TAI. Under this agreement, the Company agrees to meet certain development milestones by specified dates, including issuance of a supplemental type certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). Should the Company fail to meet certain development milestones, TAI has the right to terminate the collaboration agreement. The Company is currently complying with necessary development milestones under this agreement.

The licensing agreement grants the Company a nonexclusive license to certain technical information and intellectual property for the purpose of developing an electrified propulsion system for the Cessna Caravan aircraft, and to assist in obtaining Supplemental Type Certificates (“STCs”) from the FAA, including any foreign validation by any other aviation authority, for electrified propulsion upfits/retrofits of the Cessna Caravan aircraft. The licensing agreement provides for payment by the Company of license fees aggregating $60.0 million over a multi-year period, with an initial $12.5 million in deposits being made as of December 31, 2023. The $12.5 million of deposits were recorded to technology and development expenses within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations during the fourth quarter of 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company and TAI agreed to apply a previous deposit under the aircraft purchase agreement to amounts due under the licensing agreement. Remaining payments due under the initial license fees of $9.5 million are due as of December 31, 2025 and are included as part of accrued expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The remaining $35 million of payments under the licensing agreement will be due, via annual payments, following the Company’s receipt of the STC, which the company continues to actively pursue.

Under the sales and marketing agreement, the parties agreed to develop marketing, promotional and sales strategies for the specifically configured Cessna Grand Caravans and further agreed to: (a) include Cessna Grand Caravans fitted with the SAM System (the “SAM Aircraft”) in sales and marketing materials (print and digital) distributed to authorized dealers, (b) prominently display the SAM Aircraft on their respective websites and social media, (c) include representatives of the Company and TAI at trade show booths, (d) market the SAM Aircraft and conversions to SAM Aircraft to all owners of pre-owned Cessna Grand Caravans, and (e) not advertise or offer any third-party-developed electrified variants of the Cessna Grand Caravan. Certain technologies for aircraft propulsion are specifically carved out from TAI’s agreement to exclusively promote the SAM System for Cessna Grand Caravans. The sales and marketing agreement provides for payment by the Company of exclusivity fees aggregating $40.0 million, with certain amounts deferred such that the aggregate fee is payable over four years commencing on the earlier of the year after the Company obtains an STC for the SAM System on the Cessna Grand Caravan or the 5 thanniversary of the TAI Effective Date. The Company’s obligation to pay exclusivity fees in any year may be offset, in whole or in part, based on the achievement of certain sales milestones of SAM Aircraft and Cessna Grand Caravans subsequently converted to a SAM System.

Under the aircraft purchase agreement, the Company may purchase from TAI 90 specifically configured Cessna Caravans at prevailing market rates whereby the aggregate purchase price could be approximately $297.0 million, with an option to purchase an additional 26 specifically configured Cessna Caravans having an aggregate purchase price in excess of $85.8 million, over the course ofseven years (see Note 21, Subsequent Events). The final price to be paid by the Company will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the final specifications of such aircraft and any price escalations. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company and TAI agreed to apply a previous deposit under the aircraft purchase agreement to amounts due under the licensing agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has made deposits of $2.0 million under this agreement, for aircraft to be delivered during 2026.

Jetstream Agreement

On October 10, 2022, the Company and Jetstream Aviation Capital, LLC (“Jetstream”) entered into an agreement (the “Jetstream Agreement”) that provides for a sale and/or assignment of purchase rights of aircraft from the Company to Jetstream and the leaseback of such aircraft from Jetstream to the Company within a maximum aggregate purchase amount of $450.0 million, including a $120.0 million total minimum usage obligation by the Company. The Jetstream Agreement may be terminated: (i) upon a termination notice by either party in the event that a material adverse change in the business of the other party is not resolved within 30 days of such notice; and (ii) as mutually agreed in writing by the parties. No transactions have been executed under this agreement as of December 31, 2025.

Palantir Joint Venture

On August 9, 2024, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with Palantir. Pursuant to the JV Agreement, the Company established Surf Air Technologies Inc. (“Surf Air Technologies”), a subsidiary of the Company, in order to develop, market, sell, maintain, and support an artificial intelligence-powered software platform for the advanced air mobility industry, to provide operators of all types of aircraft, amongst other software products and solutions, with systems for the management of planes, airline operations, and customer facing applications.

Instead of consummating the joint venture contemplated by the JV Agreement, on July 2, 2025, the Company and Palantir modified their existing software license agreement, as an expansion and enhancement of the overall relationship between the companies. In addition to a two-year extension, the Company will be Palantir’s exclusive partner with respect to the configuration and sale of software to part 135 operators and charter brokers. Furthermore, the Company will have the ability to sub-license certain of its rights under the agreement to third-party clients. Palantir has the right to receive equity in Surf Air Technologies, versus that of the Company, at its election, in exchange for its services and contributions under the modified software license agreement, as discussed above.

Guarantees

The Company indemnifies its officers and directors for certain events or occurrences arising as a result of the officer or director serving in such capacity. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential future amount the Company could be required to pay under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. The Company believes its insurance would cover any liability that may arise from the acts of its officers and directors and as of December 31, 2025 the Company is not aware of any pending claims or liabilities.

The Company enters into indemnification provisions under agreements with other parties in the ordinary course of business, typically with business partners, contractors, customers, landlords and investors. Under these provisions, the Company generally indemnifies and holds harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result of its activities or, in some cases, as a result of the indemnified party’s activities under the agreement. These indemnification provisions sometimes include indemnifications relating to representations the Company has made with regards to intellectual property rights. These indemnification provisions generally survive termination of the underlying agreement. The maximum potential future amount the Company could be required to pay under these indemnification provisions is unlimited.

Legal Contingencies

In 2017, the Company acquired Rise U.S. Holdings, LLC (“Rise”). Prior to the close of the acquisition, Rise Alpha, LLC and Rise Management, LLC (both of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Rise and hereinafter referred to as the “Rise Parties”), were served with a petition for judgment by Menagerie Enterprises, Inc. (“Monarch Air”), relating to breach of contract for failure to pay Monarch Air pursuant to the terms and conditions of a flight services agreement with Monarch Air, which occurred prior to the Company’s acquisition of Rise. The Rise Parties filed numerous counterclaims against Monarch Air, including fraud, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. Rise, a subsidiary of the Company, was named as a party in the lawsuit. During 2018 and 2019, certain summary judgments were granted in favor of Monarch Air.

On November 8, 2021, the Rise Parties entered into a final judgment in respect of litigation to finally resolve all claims raised by Monarch Air and the Rise Parties agreed to pay actual damages of $1.0 million, pre-judgment interest of $0.2 million, attorneys’ fees of

$0.06 million and court costs of approximately $0.003 million. The full settlement had been accrued within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets by the Company as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

The Company is also a party to various other claims and matters of litigation incidental to the normal course of its business, none of which were considered to have a potential material impact as of December 31, 2025. However, the resolution of, or increase in any accruals for, one or more matters may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

FAA Matters

Our operations are highly regulated by several U.S. government agencies, including the U.S. DOT, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and the Transportation Security Administration. Requirements imposed by these regulators (and others) may restrict the ways we may conduct our business, as well as the operations of our third-party aircraft operators. Failure to comply with such requirements may result in fines and other enforcement actions by the regulators.

Tax Commitment

On May 15, 2018, the Company received notice of a tax lien filing from the IRS for unpaid federal excise taxes for the quarterly periods from October 2016 through September 2017 in the amount of $1.9 million, including penalties and interest as of the date of the notice. The Company agreed to a payment plan (“Installment Plan”) whereby the IRS would take no further action and remove such liens at the time such amounts have been paid. In 2019, the Company defaulted on the Installment Plan. Defaulting on the Installment Plan can result in the IRS nullifying such plan, placing the Company in default and taking collection action against the Company for any unpaid balance. The Company’s total outstanding federal excise tax liability, including accrued penalties and interest, is recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is in the amount of $9.9 million and $7.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. In June 2024, the Company submitted a formal offer-in-compromise (“OIC”) to the IRS, seeking to resolve all consolidated excise tax liabilities. Under the terms of the OIC, all collection actions against the Company, in relation to these matters, were abated and the Company made $34 thousand monthly payments on historical excise tax liabilities through November 2024. In December 2024, the Company received notice from the IRS that the OIC had been rejected. In December 2025, the Company submitted a request for reconsideration to the IRS regarding the previously filed OIC. Along with this request, the Company will continue to explore available options regarding settlement of its federal excise tax liability, including the submission of additional OICs.

During 2018, the Company defaulted on its property tax obligations in various California counties in relation to fixed assets, plane usage and aircraft leases. The Company’s total outstanding property tax liability including penalties and interest is $0.9 million and $1.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Note 14. Disaggregated Revenue

The disaggregated revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows(in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Scheduled$76,989$90,735
On-Demand$29,56828,690
Total revenue$106,557$119,425

The revenue deferred and recognized for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows(in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Deferred revenue, beginning of period$17,393$21,725
Revenue deferred60,51562,546
Revenue recognized(59,984)(66,878)
Deferred revenue, end of period$17,924$17,393

Deferred revenue principally represents tickets sold for future travel on the Company’s flights. The balance fluctuates with seasonal travel patterns. The contract duration of passenger tickets is generallyone totwo years. Accordingly, any revenue associated with tickets sold for future travel will be recognized within 12-24 months, when the tickets are either used by passengers or expired pursuant to their terms. For the year ended December 31, 2025,$11.1 million of revenue was recognized in passenger revenue that was included in our deferred revenue liability at December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, $15.5 million of revenue was recognized in passenger revenue that was included in our deferred revenue liability at December 31, 2023.

Note 15. Stock-Based Compensation

2023 Equity Incentive Plan

On July 27, 2023, concurrent with the Company’s direct listing, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”). A total of 1,071,429 shares of the Company’s common stock were initially authorized for issuance with respect to awards granted under the 2023 Plan. In addition, the shares authorized for grant will automatically increase on the first trading day in January of each year (commencing with 2024) by an amount equal to the lesser of (1)5.0% of the total number of our outstanding shares on the last trading day in December in the prior year, or (2) such number as determined by our board of directors. Any shares subject to awards that are not paid, delivered or exercised before they expire or are canceled or terminated, fail to vest, as well as shares used to pay the purchase or exercise price of awards or related tax withholding obligations, will become available for other award grants under the 2023 Plan. Shares subject to outstanding awards granted under the Company’s prior plan, the 2016 Plan, that are not paid, delivered or exercised before they expire or are canceled or terminated will be available for award grants under the 2023 Plan.

Awards under the 2023 Plan may be in the form of incentive or nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock bonuses, restricted stock, stock units and other forms of awards including cash awards.

The Company issues shares of common stock upon the vesting and settlement of RSUs and PRSUs and upon the exercises of stock options under the 2023 Plan. The 2023 Plan is administered by the Company’s board of directors, or a duly authorized committee of the Company’s board of directors.

2016 Equity Incentive Plan

No further stock awards will be granted under the 2016 Plan; however, awards outstanding under the 2016 Plan will continue to be governed by their existing terms.

2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In conjunction with the Company’s direct listing, the Company’s board of directors adopted, and the Company’s stockholders approved, the Company’s 2023 employee stock purchase plan (the “ESPP”). The Company’s ESPP initially authorizes the issuance of 114,285 shares of the Company’s common stock under purchase rights granted to the Company’s employees or to the employees of any of its designated affiliates. The number of shares of the Company’s common stock reserved for issuance will automatically increase on January 1 of each year for a period of 10 years, beginning January 1, 2024, by the lesser of (i)1% of the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding on December 31 of the immediately preceding year; and (ii)114,285 shares, except before the date of any such increase, the Company’s board of directors may determine that such increase will be less than the amount set forth in clauses (i) and (ii).

As of December 31, 2025, there had been no offering period or purchase period under the ESPP, and no such period will begin unless and until determined by the administrator, which is the Company’s board of directors or a duly authorized committee of the Company’s board of directors.

Management Incentive Bonus Plan

In conjunction with the Southern Acquisition, the Company adopted the Southern Management Incentive Bonus Plan (the “Incentive Bonus Plan”). The Incentive Bonus Plan provides select employees, consultants and service providers of the Company who were direct or indirect shareholders of Southern an incentive to contribute fully to the Company’s business achievement goals and success. The Incentive Bonus Plan provides fortwo tranches of bonus pools to be allocated, based on participation units, which vest, contingent upon each employee’s continued employment by the Company and the achievement of certain revenue targets. Payments of awards which might become due under the Incentive Bonus Plan may be made in cash or common stock, at the Company’s option. Any shares of common stock issued in payment of amounts due under the Incentive Bonus Plan will be charged against the share limit of the Company’s 2023 Plan. In addition, any shares which might be issued under the Incentive Bonus Plan are excluded from the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding until the satisfaction of these vesting conditions and are not considered a participating security for purposes of calculating net loss per share attributable to common stockholders.

Duringthe year ended December 31, 2024, the Company offered the holders of the participation units underlying the Incentive Bonus Plan restricted stock units in exchange for the termination of all existing and future rights under the Incentive Bonus Plan. The offeris for a total pool of 571,429 restricted stock units in exchange for liabilities existing under the Incentive Bonus Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company settled approximately 54% of the participation units under the Incentive Bonus Plan through the issuance of 317,663 restricted stock units, of which 158,834 were fully vested at grant and the remainder will vest twelve months from the grant date. Additionally, on December 6, 2024, the Company's board of directors, acting as “Administrator” under the Incentive Bonus Plan, determined that certain targets under the Incentive Bonus Plan were not met, and no payment is due under the terms of the plan. These actions resulted in a $32.3 million reversal of previously accrued stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company recorded a net reduction of $16.6 million in stock based compensation expense related to the Incentive Bonus Plan during the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company recordedno additional stock-based compensation expense associated with the Incentive Bonus Plan during the year ended December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, a total of $0 was outstanding under the Incentive Bonus Plan.

Stock Options

A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Numberof Stock OptionsOutstandingWeighted Average Contractual Term (in years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)WeightedAverageExercise Price Per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20242,689,1319.21$1,353$7.80
Granted————
Exercised(49,570)——5.09
Canceled(306,799)——6.22
Outstanding at December 31, 20252,332,7628.24118.07
Exercisable at December 31, 20251,206,2438.09119.78

No stock options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2025.

As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Company’s stock options was approximately $0.6 million with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of approxima tely 1.29 years.

The following table provides supplemental data on stock options for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in $ thousands, except for weighted average figures):

For The Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Weighted average grant date fair value per option granted$—$1
Fair value of options vested$1,431$3,815
Cash from participants to exercise stock options$255$20
Intrinsic value of options exercised$142$5

The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

For The Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Risk-free interest rate—3.97-4.25%
Expected term (in years)—3.5 - 5.8
Dividend yield——
Expected volatility—55.69% - 59.07%

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 1,127,040 warrants for purchase of the Company’s common stock. Awards to non-employee consultants will vest 25% on the grant date and 25% upon each anniversary over the ensuing three-year period or only upon the achievement of certain market-based metrics.

A summary of warrant activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Number of Warrants OutstandingWeighted Average Contractual Term (in years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)WeightedAverageExercise Price Per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20241,160,5609.71$230$5.92
Granted1,127,0404.87—6.12
Exercised————
Canceled(911,544)——6.17
Outstanding at December 31, 20251,376,0565.30—5.91
Exercisable at December 31, 2025564,7905.303735.54

As of December 31, 2025, unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Company’s common stock warrants was approximately $0.6 million which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of approximately 1.30 years.

The assumptions used to estimate the fair value of warrants granted during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and were as follows:

For The Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Risk-free interest rate3.57% - 4.08%3.52% - 4.43%
Expected term (in years)5.0 - 10.05.0 - 10.0
Dividend yield——
Expected volatility153.12% - 157.11%47% - 147%

Equity-based awards granted in the form of warrants are not considered granted under the terms of the 2023 Plan and are often subject to separate registration rights that those included under the 2023 Plan.

The Company has also granted warrants as a component of equity financing transactions, which were granted fully vested as of the respective transaction dates (see Note 12, Shareholders’ Deficit). No compensation expense has been recorded for these transactions.

Restricted Stock Units

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 2,316,380 RSUs under the 2023 Plan to employees and non-employee directors, which vest upon the satisfaction of certain service periods. The fair value of these RSUs was determined based on the Company’s stock price the business day immediately preceding the grant date. The service period of these RSUs is satisfied over a range of 12 months to 4 years.

A summary of RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Number of RSUsWeightedAverageGrant Date Fair Value per RSU
Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2024316,663$4.52
Granted2,316,3802.72
Vested/shares issued(1,209,823)3.00
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(115,854)2.66
Unvested RSUs at December 31, 20251,307,366$2.89

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 196,750 shares from employees for $0.4 million in satisfaction of employee tax withholdings related the issuance of shares under RSU awards.

Restricted Share Purchase Agreement

A summary of RSPA activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Numberof RSPAWeightedAverageGrant Date Fair Value per RSPA
Unvested RSPAs at December 31, 202436,907$29.13
Granted——
Vested(23,421)29.13
Forfeited——
Unvested RSPAs at December 31, 202513,48629.13

As of December 31, 2025, the unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Company’s RSPAs was$0.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.4 years.

In July 2023, the Company granted a total of 400,000 performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) to the Company’s founders (“Founder PRSUs”) under the 2023 Plan.

The Founder PRSUs will vest only if (i) the per-share closing price of the Company’s common stock over a period of 10 consecutive trading days within five years from the date of the Company’s direct listing is greater than $70 per share and (ii) each founder’s service to the Company, either through being an employee or non-employee consultant to the Company, or one of its subsidiaries, continues through the date such stock price goal is achieved, subject to certain conditions.

In October 2023, the Company granted 28,571 PRSUs as part of a hiring grant to an executive under the 2023 Plan. These PRSUs will vest upon the satisfaction of a service condition and the achievement of certain stock price goals. These PRSUs will vest based on the average daily closing price of the Company’s common stock on a rolling fifteen trading day basis (the “Average Closing Price”): (i)7,143 RSUs will vest when the Average Closing Price equals or exceeds $35 per share, (ii)10,714 RSUs will vest when the Average Closing Price equals or exceeds $70 per share, and (iii)10,714 RSUs will vest when the Average Closing Price equals or exceeds $105 per share.

The Company estimated the grant date fair value of the PRSUs with market conditions based on multiple stock price paths developed through the use of a Monte Carlo simulation model. A Monte Carlo simulation model also calculates a derived service period based on the expected time to achieve the defined stock price target, as described above. A Monte Carlo simulation model requires the use of various assumptions, including the underlying stock price, volatility, expiration term, and the risk-free interest rate as of the valuation date, corresponding to the length of time remaining in the performance period, and expected dividend yield. The derived service period calculation also requires the cost of equity assumption to be used in the Monte Carlo simulation model. Term and volatility are typically the primary drivers of this valuation.

For Founder PRSUs, granted with market conditions, an expiration term of 5 years (as defined in the grant agreements) was utilized. A volatility of 71.0 percentwas determined, based on an established peer group over the maximum term to expiration. The weighted-average grant date fair value of the Founders PRSUs was $15.82 per share. The Company will recognize total stock-based compensation expense of $6.3 million over the derived service period of 2.1 years as the founders satisfy the service-based vesting condition.

For the PRSUs, with market conditions, granted in October 2023, an expiration term of 5 years (as defined in the grant agreements) was utilized. A volatility of 71.0 percent was determined, based on an established peer group over the maximum term to expiration. The weighted-average grant date fair value of the PRSUs was $5.67 per share for the 7,143 RSUs vesting upon an Average Closing Price equaling or exceeding $35 per share, $3.85 per share for the 10,714 RSUs vesting upon an Average Closing Price equaling or exceeding $70 per share, and $2.73 per share for the 10,714 RSUs vesting upon an Average Closing Price equaling or exceeding $105 per share. The Company will recognize total stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million over the derived service period of 2.6 to 3.6 years as the employee satisfies the service-based vesting conditions.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 1,142,500 PRSUs under the 2023 Plan to employees and non-employee consultants. The PRSUs granted will vest upon the achievement of an adjusted EBITDA metric for the year ending December 31, 2025 as well as a service period of four years from the date of grant. The fair value of these PRSUs was determined based on the Company’s stock price the business day immediately preceding the grant date.

A summary of PRSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 is set forth below:

Numberof PRSUsWeightedAverageGrant Date Fair Value per PRSU
PRSUs at December 31, 2024428,571$14.74
Granted1,142,5002.57
Shares issued(365,625)15.61
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(74,375)2.32
PRSUs at December 31, 20251,131,071$3.09

During the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company accelerated the vesting of approximately 360,000 Founder PRSU awards. In connection with this share vesting, the Company recognized $653 thousand in additional stock-based compensation expense pertaining to the remaining grant date fair value of the awards.

The following table represents the various price targets included in the PRSU awards with market conditions and the number of PRSUs that will vest upon achievement of such price targets:

Company Price TargetNumber of PRSUs Eligible to Vest
$35.007,143
70.0050,713
105.0010,714

A summary of stock-based compensation expense recognized is as follows(in thousands):

For The Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Stock Options$1,431$3,815
RSUs3,9322,703
RSPAs675687
PRSUs2,9733,083
Warrants546403
Management Incentive Bonus Plan—(16,667)
Other504—
Total Stock Based Compensation$10,061$(5,976)

Note 16. Segments

The Company and its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), which is the Company’schief executive officer, organize and manage the Company on a consolidated basis, and, accordingly, the Company operates as asingle operating and reportable segment, namely its Air Mobility segment.

The Air Mobility segment derives revenues from two categories of services:

Scheduled Air Service - revenue from operating scheduled commercial air service flights which are sold to the public primarily on a per seat basis, and through subsidized EAS revenue awards from the Department of Transportation.

On-Demand- revenue from on-demand flights created for customers on an ad-hoc, by request basis.

The accounting policies of the Air Mobility segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The CODM assesses performance for the Air Mobility segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net loss as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.

In addition to consolidated financial metrics used in assessing the Air Mobility segment, the CODM also regularly reviews additional significant expense categories, which comprise cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Such cost categories are determined to be those most relevant in providing flight services, and are aligned with cost designations measured by other carriers. All other financial statement metrics are reviewed and/or considered on a consolidated basis:

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Revenue$106,557$119,425
Operating Expenses:
Aircraft expenses$76,812$76,164
Pilot expenses13,70918,390
Other (1)11,85515,380
Cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization102,376109,934
Technology and development10,29924,041
Sales and marketing8,1777,514
General and administrative53,28529,851
Depreciation and amortization9,2948,341
Total operating expenses183,431179,681
Operating loss$(76,874)$(60,256)
Other income (expense):
Changes in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, net$(8,574)$(11,732)
Interest expense(13,205)(8,617)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt(3,904)5,398
Other income (expense), net(8,379)12
Total other income (expense), net$(34,062)$(14,939)
Loss before income taxes(110,936)(75,195)
Income tax benefit380287
Net loss$(110,556)$(74,908)

(1) Other costs of revenue are comprised of personnel costs related to customer service operations, station expenses, reservation systems and passenger re-accommodation/ re-booking on other carriers.

The CODM uses net loss to evaluate income (loss) generated from segment assets (return on assets) in deciding how to allocate resources. Consolidated net loss is used to monitor budget versus actual results. The monitoring of budgeted versus actual results are used in assessing performance of the segment and in establishing management’s compensation.

The Company does not have intra-entity sales or transfers. All of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in the United States and revenue is substantially earned from flights throughout the United States.

Note 17. Income Taxes

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes for the Company's domestic and international operations was as follows (in thousands):

December 31,
20252024
Domestic$(110,276)$(72,132)
International(660)(3,063)
Loss before provision for income taxes$(110,936)$(75,195)

Significant components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following(in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Current:
Federal$—$—
State158
Total158
Deferred:
Federal(262)(235)
State(133)(60)
Total(395)(295)
Total tax expense (benefit)$(380)$(287)

Income taxes in our consolidated financial statements have been calculated on a consolidated tax return basis. The following tables present the principal reasons for the difference between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory income tax rate (in thousands):

Federal income taxes at statutory rate$(23,296)21.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit (1)(241)0.22%
Foreign tax effects
Foreign rate differential139(0.12)%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Share based compensation1,489(1.34)%
Change in fair value of financial instruments2,515(2.27)%
Other329(0.30)%
Other provision adjustments349(0.31)%
Uncertain tax positions177(0.16)%
Change in valuation allowance18,159(16.37)%
Effective income tax rate$(380)0.34%
Federal income taxes at statutory rate$(15,791)21.00%
State tax benefit(2,910)3.87%
Share based compensation592(0.79)%
Change in fair value of financial instruments2,464(3.28)%
Permanent difference1,422(1.89)%
Uncertain tax positions1,453(1.93)%
Change in valuation allowance12,483(16.60)%
Effective income tax rate$(287)0.38%

(1) 50% of more of our state tax provision relates to the California state taxing jurisdiction(s).

Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

As of December 31,
20252024
Accrued expenses and reserves1,1072,082
Stock compensation1,1571,316
Interest expense carryforward6,8003,229
Net operating loss carryforward72,24854,169
Capitalized research costs4,0075,102
Lease liabilities - operating leases3,2004,164
Deferred revenues9611,444
Other(1,191)156
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross88,28971,662
Valuation Allowance(76,280)(57,548)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance12,00914,114
Depreciation and amortization differences(9,153)(10,302)
ROU assets - operating leases(3,242)(4,532)
Prepaid expenses(396)(321)
Other——
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities(12,791)(15,155)
Total Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), net$(782)$(1,041)

As of December 31, 2025, the Company has approximately $403.4 million of gross federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards, of which $90.5 million will begin to expire in 2030. The federal NOLs generated after 2017 can be carried forward indefinitely and be used to offset up to 80% of future taxable income. Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, the Company has approximately $355.4 million of gross state NOL carryforwards, which will begin to expire in 2030. The described carryforwards are included in the Company's calculation of its deferred tax asset; however, realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent on the Company generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the NOL carryforwards. Also, utilization of the operating losses and tax credits may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 under Section 382 and similar state provisions. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $76.3 million and $57.5 million, respectively, on the net deferred tax assets, as management does not believe it is more likely than not that the tax assets will ultimately be realized. The valuation allowance increased by $18.7 million during the year primarily due to the increase in the Company’s net operating losses during the period.

Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, or Section 382, imposes limitations on a corporation's ability to utilize its NOL carryforwards, if it experiences an “ownership change” as defined. In general terms, an ownership change may result from transactions increasing the ownership percentage of certain stockholders in the stock of the corporation by more than 50% over a three-year period. In the event of an ownership change, utilization of the NOL carryforwards would be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 determined by multiplying the value of the Company's stock at the time of the ownership change by the applicable long-term tax-exempt rate. We have not completed a Section 382 study at this time; however, should a study be completed, certain NOL carryforwards may be subject to such limitations. Any future annual limitation may result in the expiration of NOL carryforwards before utilization.

ASC 740-10 provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Furthermore, income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of ASC 740-10 and in subsequent periods.

The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amount of the Company's unrecognized tax benefits for the year (in thousands):

20252024
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1,$38,979$37,146
Additions for tax positions of prior years2171,833
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31,$39,196$38,979

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $39.2 million and $39.0 millionof unrecognized tax benefits, respectively, none of which would result in a reduction of the Company's effective tax rate, if recognized, due to the valuation recorded withinthe U.S. federal and state jurisdictions. We hadno accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The Company is subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal and state tax authorities. There are no ongoing income tax examinations as of December 31, 2025. Tax years 2011 and forward remain open to audit for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes.

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") was enacted in the United States. The OBBBA includes corporate provisions that make 100% bonus depreciation permanent, allow for the expensing of domestic research costs, and modifies the business interest expense limitation calculation. These changes were incorporated into the Company's income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2025, resulting in no impact to the fiscal year 2025 effective tax rate and net deferred tax assets as the Company maintains a full valuation allowance.

Note 18. Related Party Balances and Transactions

Term Notes

The Company entered into term note agreements with LamVen, a related party, with aggregate principal amounts of $4.5 million and $1.0 million, an effective date of November 30, 2022 and January 18, 2023, respectively, and bearing an interest rate of 8.25% per annum. Both term notes were exchanged for cash and scheduled to mature on the earlier of December 31, 2023 or the date on which the note is otherwise accelerated as provided for in the agreement. Interest for the notes are payable in full at maturity or upon acceleration by prepayment. On December 29, 2023, the term notes were amended to extend the maturity date to January 15, 2024. On January 26, 2024, the term notes were amended to extend the maturity date to February 9, 2024, with an effective date of January 15, 2024. On April 28, 2024, the term notes were further amended to extend the maturity date to May 15, 2024, with an effective date of April 15, 2024. On July 31, 2024, the term notes were further amended to extend the maturity date to August 20, 2024, with an effective date of May 15, 2024. In November 2024, the term notes were exchanged for a new secured convertible promissory note with LamVen.

On May 22, 2023, the Company entered into an additional term note agreement in exchange for $4.6 million in cash from LamVen. The note was scheduled to mature on the earlier of December 31, 2023 or the date on which the note is otherwise accelerated as provided for in the agreement. Interest is due upon maturity at a rate of 10.0% per annum until the note is paid in full at maturity or upon acceleration by prepayment. On December 29, 2023, the term notes were amended to extend the maturity date to January 15, 2024. On January 26, 2024, the term notes were amended to extend the maturity date to February 9, 2024, with an effective date of January 15, 2024. On July 31, 2024, the term notes were further amended to extend the maturity date to August 20, 2024, with an effective date of May 15, 2024. In November 2024, the term notes were exchanged for a new secured convertible promissory note with LamVen.

On June 15, 2023, the Company entered into a $5.0 million note agreement with LamVen. The note was scheduled to mature on the earlier of December 31, 2023 or the date on which the note is otherwise accelerated as provided for in the agreement. Interest is due upon maturity at a rate of 10.0% per annum until the note is paid in full at maturity or upon acceleration by prepayment. On December 29, 2023, the note was amended to extend the maturity date to January 15, 2024 and to increase the principal amount of the note to $10.0 million. The Company received $8.5 million in cash as of December 31, 2023, with the remaining $1.5 million under the note received in 2024. On January 26, 2024, the note was further amended to extend the maturity date to February 9, 2024 and the principal amount increased to $15.0 million, effective as of January 15, 2024. On April 28, 2024, the note was further amended to extend the maturity date to May 15, 2024 and the principal amount increased to $25.0 million, effective as of April 15, 2024. The Company received $38.2 million as of September 30, 2024. In October 2024, the Company received an additional $4.9 million under this note agreement, for an aggregate total of $43.1 million cash received under the note since inception. In November 2024, the note was exchanged for a new secured convertible promissory note with LamVen.

LamVen Note

On November 14, 2024, the Company entered into a secured convertible promissory note (the “LamVen Note”) in aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million to LamVen, to refinance certain existing notes.

The LamVen Note will accrue interest at the greater of (x)SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus 5.00% and (y)9.75%. In the event the Company raises capital in certain equity offerings, a portion of the net cash proceeds from such equity offerings and the net cash proceeds from certain asset sales are required to be applied to repay the obligations under the LamVen Note. The scheduled maturity of the LamVen Note is December 31, 2028, which may be accelerated upon the occurrence of certain events of default.

At the election of LamVen from time to time, on one or more occasions, the outstanding principal amount of the LamVen Note (or any portion thereof), together with all accrued but unpaid interest thereon, can be converted into a number of shares of common stock, using a conversion price per share equal to the Minimum Price, as defined in New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual Section 312.04(h) (the “Minimum Price”); provided, however, that LamVen shall not be able to convert the LamVen Note if so doing would increase LamVen’s beneficial ownership interest in the Company to 10% or more of the Company’s then outstanding common stock.

In addition, on November 14, 2024, outstanding principal and interest of existing LamVen notes of $7,473,131 was exchanged for (i)750,000 shares of common stock of the Company issued to LamVen at $1.83 per share, which represents the official closing price of the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date immediately preceding November 14, 2024, and (ii)3,389,398 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company issued to LamVen with a strike price of $1.83 per share (Note 12. Shareholders’ Deficit).

The obligations under the LamVen Note are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and subject to a security interest on assets of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.

The conversion feature embedded in the LamVen Note failed to satisfy the requirements for the derivative scope exception for contracts indexed in the Company’s own stock. The conversion feature of the LamVen Note required bifurcation from the host contract. The embedded derivative was initially measured at fair value of $6.8 million, with a corresponding debt discount of $6.8 million being recorded as the excess of the principal amount of the LamVen Note over the fair value of the host contract. The debt discount will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate over the term of the LamVen Note. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded $1.1 million of interest expense related to the amortization of this discount.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, LamVen transferred $49.9 million of the outstanding principal due under the LamVen Note to a non-affiliated third party under terms identical to the original LamVen Note. Subsequent to the transfer, the holder of the New Convertible Note converted $48.0 million of the principal amount, inclusive of then accrued interest, to 14,025,167 shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result, as of December 31, 2025, LamVen retained a principal balance of $0.1 million (the “New LamVen Note”), with $1.9 million (the “New Convertible Note”) held by a non-related party.

Park Lane Reimbursement Agreement

On November 14, 2024, in connection with the letter of credit backstopping the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into a Reimbursement Agreement with Park Lane, an entity affiliated with a co-founder of the Company (the “Reimbursement Agreement”), such that if the letter of credit is drawn upon, the Company will be required to reimburse Park Lane for the drawn amount of the letter of credit and pay interest to Park Lane at 15.00% per annum on such drawn amounts (subject to increase in the event of default). The Company is separately obligated to pay a fee of 1.00% per annum to Park Lane on the outstanding face amount of the backstop letter of credit. In the event the Company raises capital in certain equity offerings, a portion of the net cash proceeds from such equity offerings is required to be remitted to Park Lane to be held in trust in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement.

The obligations under the Reimbursement Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, and subject to a security interest on assets of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions. The Reimbursement Agreement contains certain representations and warranties, covenants and events of default.

Park Lane appointed an observer to the Company’s board of directors, a right that was granted in the Reimbursement Agreement.

On November 12, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement, to add the letter of credit, used in support of the High Trail Convertible Note (Note 9. Financing Arrangements) tothe scope of the Reimbursement Agreement.

Asconsideration for Park Lane’s commitment to provide credit support for the letter of credit over a three year period, the Company issued 2,025,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to Park Lane on November 12, 2025. Such amount has been capitalized as a credit enhancement asset of the Company and will be amortized to interest expense over the three year term of the credit support commitment.

Other Transactions

The Company previously leased four aircraft from Park Lane, for a monthly lease payment of $25 thousand per aircraft. The lease for thefour planes was extended on a month to month basis as of January 31, 2025. In October 2025, the parties entered into a settlement agreement with respect to return conditions under the leases. As consideration, the Company issued 1,200,000 shares (300,000 shares per aircraft) of its common stock to Park Lane and subsequently terminated the respective aircraft leases thereto. As a result of this issuance, the Company recorded the $5.4 million fair value of the shares issued as a settlement expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was included as part of other income (expense), net within the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

JA Flight Services and BAJ Flight Services

As of December 31, 2025, the Company leased a total ofthree aircraft from JA Flight Services (“JAFS”) andone aircraft from BAJ Flight Services (“BAJFS”) under short-term operating leases. JAFS is 50% owned by Bruce A. Jacobs (“BAJ”), an employee and shareholder of the Company, and BAJFS is 100% owned by BAJ.

The Company recorded approximately $0.3 million and $1.3 million in combined lease and engine reserve expense attributable to JAFS and BAJFS during years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Schuman Aviation

As of December 31, 2025, the Company leased six aircraft from Schuman Aviation Ltd. (“Schuman”), an entity which is owned by an employee and shareholder of the Company. All leases consist of 60-month terms, fixed monthly lease payments and are all eligible for extension at the end of the lease term. All leases are also subject to monthly engine, propeller and other reserve payment requirements, based on actual flight activity incurred on the subject aircraft engine.

The Company recorded approximately $1.7 million in combined lease and engine reserve expense attributable to Schuman for both the year ended December 31, 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owed approximately $0.5 million to Schuman, which is included in Due to Related Parties, current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Additionally, the Company has an existing agreement with Schuman obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of Schuman in 2020, whereby Schuman agreed not to fly any of its Makani Kai airline routes servicing the Hawaiian Island commuter airspace for a period of 10 years.

Advisory Services Agreement with Proxima Centauri, LLC

Proxima Centauri, LLC, an entity wholly-owned by David Anderman, a director of the Company, provides advisory services to the Company for a monthly fee of $20,000 per month pursuant to an Advisory Services Agreement entered into on December 16, 2024. As additional compensation, the Company issued a warrant to Proxima Centauri to purchase up to 142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock.

Note 19. Supplemental Cash Flows

Supplemental Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024(in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest$9,116$3,410
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued under Software License Agreement$11,789$9,574
Issuance of Common shares related to Convertible Notes conversions$48,264$—
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable$5,112$326
Issuance of Common shares in settlement of vendor payables$760$—
Reclassification of aircraft deposits to data license fees$—$3,000
Shares received as consideration for Mandatory Convertible Security$—$1,796
Conversion of Mandatory Convertible Security to common shares$—$1,621
Conversion of LamVen Term Notes$—$7,473
Capitalized Interest on Convertible Notes$—$34
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$—$10,144
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities$—$95

Note 20. Net Loss per Share Applicable to Common Shareholders, Basic and Diluted

The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders using the two-class method required for companies with participating securities. The Company considers preferred stock to be participating securities as the holders are entitled to receive dividends on a pari passu basis in the event that a dividend is paid on common shares.

The following table sets forth the computation of net loss per share applicable to common shareholders(in thousands, except share data):

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Net loss$(110,556)$(74,908)
Weighted-average number of common shares used in net loss per share applicable to common shareholders, basic and diluted35,101,79212,910,341
Net loss per share applicable to common shareholders, basic and diluted$(3.15)$(5.80)

The Company excluded the following potential common shares, presented based on amounts outstanding at each period end, from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods indicated because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect:

Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Excluded securities:
Options to purchase common shares2,332,7622,689,131
Warrants to purchase common shares11,163,8254,549,958
Restricted stock units2,432,187745,234
Unvested RSPAs13,48636,907
Convertible notes (as converted to common shares)19,322,6989,802,974
Mandatory Convertible Security—9,887,756
Total common shares equivalents35,264,95827,711,960

Note 21. Subsequent Events

BETA Aircraft Purchase and Strategic Agreements

In March 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with BETA Technologies (“BETA”) to purchase 25 BETA CX300 all-electric ALIA aircraft with the option to add up to 75 additional CX300 all-electric ALIA aircraft through 2030. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028 and represent firm purchase commitments in excess of $90.0 million. With this, and other, strategic agreements, the Company will combine its operating expertise, existing passenger demand, and established airport infrastructure with BETA’s electric aircraft with the goal of launching the first commercial electric passenger service in Hawaii.

TAI Aircraft Purchase Agreement

In February 2026, the Company and TAI amended their aircraft purchase agreement, pursuant to which commitments for firm deliveries of 90 specifically configured Cessna Caravans, and the option to purchase an additional 26 specifically configured Cessna Caravans, were reduced to a commitment for firm deliveries offour specifically configured Cessna Caravans slated for delivery in 2026. Following this amendment, remaining firm commitments under the TAI aircraft purchase agreement have been reduced from $283.8 million to $13.2 million. Previously made deposits of $2 million will be applied against these deliveries. The Company may elect to purchase additional specifically configured Cessna Caravans, on terms consistent with the original aircraft purchase agreement, with mutual agreement from TAI and the payment of a $0.5 million deposit for each aircraft.

High Trail Convertible Note

In March 2026, the Company and High Trail Capital entered into an agreement, by which the Company issued 3,510,638 shares of its common stock (the “HT Shares”) to High Trail Capital valued at $6.6 million as of the closing price on the day before issuance (the “Issuance Price”), in satisfaction of $6 million in cash payments due pursuant to the terms of the High Trail Convertible Note (see Note 9, Financing Arrangements). The Company agreed to file a registration statement with respect to the registration of the HT Shares by March 17, 2026. The Company has agreed to provide additional cash payments based on the average daily volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common stock (the “Average VWAP”) in the following circumstances: (i) if the Average VWAP falls below the Issuance Price during the 45 trading days following the day after the issuance (the Average VWAP during such period, the “Initial Adjustment Price”); and (ii) if the Average VWAP falls below the lesser of the Issuance Price and the Initial Adjustment Price during the 45 trading days after the effectiveness of the registration statement with respect to the HT Shares. In addition, if there are delays or interruptions in the effectiveness of the registration statement the Company will be subject to liquidated damages and High Trail Capital will have the right to put some or all of the HT Shares back to the Company at the Issuance Price.

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