Surf On Demand Achieves ARGUS Certified Charter Broker Accreditation and Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”, or the “Company”), today announced Surf On Demand, the Company’s On Demand charter business, has achieved ARGUS Certified Charter Broker™ accreditation, a recognized industry standard for operational excellence and due diligence in private aviation brokerage. Surf On Demand has also joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation (“ACSF”), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing private and business aviation safety.

The ARGUS Certified Charter Broker accreditation is awarded following a comprehensive audit of a broker’s operational practices, safety due diligence processes, and organizational procedures. The certification confirms that Surf On Demand meets rigorous industry standards designed to promote transparency, operational integrity, and enhanced safety oversight in private aviation brokerage. While there are over 400 ARGUS certified operators, Surf On Demand is now one of only 16 ARGUS certified brokerages globally.

Joshua Lowton, President of Surf On Demand, said: “Safety and trust are at the foundation of everything we do. Achieving ARGUS Certified Broker accreditation is an important validation of the software, processes, and safety culture we’ve built over the past five years. As our business continues to grow, we will maintain the highest industry standards to deliver the level of service and reliability our clients expect.”

Patrick Chiles, ARGUS International Vice President Business Aviation Audit Programs, said: "ARGUS is happy to welcome Surf On Demand to our Certified Charter Broker program. Their team demonstrated the commitment to safety, operational excellence, and quality service that distinguishes ARGUS Certified Brokers.”

Since 2020, Surf On Demand has grown into a leader in private aviation, facilitating charter flights through a global network of vetted operators and aircraft.

As part of the Company’s broader safety initiative, Surf On Demand has also joined the Air Charter Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing safety, professionalism, and operational best practices throughout the charter aviation industry.

Through ACSF membership, Surf On Demand will collaborate with operators, brokers, and industry stakeholders to promote safety management systems, operational risk management, and safety education initiatives for the private aviation sector.

The ARGUS certification and ACSF membership reflect Surf On Demand’s ongoing commitment to strengthening safety oversight and accountability as demand for the Company’s On Demand charter services continues to grow.

Surf On Demand also continues to expand its technology-enabled brokerage through the “Powered by Surf On Demand” program, which equips independent third-party charter brokers with the Company’s proprietary BrokerOS software, operator network, and broader operational infrastructure. The technology streamlines quoting, sourcing, compliance checks, and trip management while providing the third-party brokers with structured training and operational procedures designed to align with Surf On Demand’s ARGUS certified due diligence and safety standards. By combining SurfOS^TM technology with standardized operational practices, Surf On Demand enables brokers to scale their businesses while maintaining the transparency, safety oversight, and service quality expected in the private aviation industry.

With the “Powered by Surf On Demand” program generating profitable revenue, Surf Air Mobility anticipates Surf On Demand to be the largest contributor to the Company’s revenue growth in 2026.

About Argus

Founded in 1995, ARGUS International, Inc., an SGS Company, is a global leader in specialized aviation audit services, regulatory support, Safety Management System (SMS) software, and aviation data solutions. Serving commercial, business, and rotorcraft aviation sectors worldwide, ARGUS empowers operators with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to enhance safety, improve operations, and make informed business decisions. Learn more at www.ARGUS.aero.

About Surf On Demand

Surf On Demand is the private charter brokerage division of Surf Air Mobility Inc. Beginning in 2020, Surf On Demand connects clients with a global network of carefully vetted aircraft operators, providing On Demand charter solutions ranging from turboprops to large-cabin jets. The business combines deep industry relationships with technology and industry expertise to deliver reliable, flexible private aviation services for business and leisure travelers. Learn more at surfondemand.com

About Surf Air Mobility

Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based air mobility platform. With its AI-enabled SurfOS software and electrification programs, Surf Air Mobility provides technology designed to support the modernization of air operations and the adoption of next-generation aircraft. Surf Air Mobility currently operates one of the largest commuter airlines in the United States by scheduled departures, which provides operational scale and real-world operating data to validate and deploy its software. Together, these capabilities position Surf Air Mobility as a leader shaping a more efficient, connected, and accessible future for aviation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Surf Air Mobility’s profitability and future financial results and its ability to achieve its business objectives. Readers of this release should be aware of the speculative nature of forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs Surf Air Mobility’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Surf Air Mobility and reflect Surf Air Mobility’s current views concerning future events. As such, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among many others: Surf Air Mobility’s ability to anticipate the future needs of the air mobility market; Surf Air Mobility’s future ability to pay contractual obligations and liquidity will depend on operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; the dependence on third-party partners and suppliers for the components and collaboration in Surf Air Mobility’s development of its advanced air mobility software platform, and any interruptions, disagreements or delays with those partners and suppliers; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain Surf Air Mobility’s growth; the inability of Surf Air Mobility’s customers to pay for Surf Air Mobility’s services; the inability of Surf Air Mobility to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against Surf Air Mobility, the risks associated with Surf Air Mobility’s obligations to comply with applicable laws, government regulations and rules and standards of the New York Stock Exchange; and general economic conditions. These and other risks are discussed in detail in the periodic reports that Surf Air Mobility files with the SEC, and investors are urged to review those periodic reports and Surf Air Mobility’s other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, before making an investment decision. Surf Air Mobility assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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