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Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) names CBIZ CPAs as new independent auditor

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Starfighters Space, Inc. engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm on July 22, 2026, following a review by the Audit Committee and approval by the Board of Directors. The company states that, in the prior two fiscal years and subsequent interim period, there were no consultations with CBIZ CPAs on accounting principles, audit opinions, or any disagreements or reportable events of the types described in Regulation S-K.

A press release on July 24, 2026 announced the engagement and highlighted recent milestones since becoming a public company in December 2025, including completion of wind tunnel testing for the STARLAUNCH program, advancement into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace, expansion of operations in Midland, Texas, a $17.5 million strategic investment, and inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index. Starfighters operates a commercial fleet of F-104 aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2+ flight for high-speed and space-related testing.

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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Auditor engagement date July 22, 2026 Audit Committee engaged CBIZ CPAs as independent registered public accounting firm
Press release date July 24, 2026 Company announced CBIZ CPAs engagement in a press release
Strategic investment $17.5 million Strategic investment secured since becoming a public company
Public company since December 2025 Company has been a public company since December 2025
Aircraft speed capability Mach 2+ F-104 fleet capable of sustained Mach 2+ operations
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure"
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
Critical Design Review technical
"advanced the program into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace"
A critical design review (CDR) is a formal, high‑level assessment where engineers and independent reviewers confirm a product or system’s detailed plans meet required performance, safety and regulatory needs before committing to full-scale production or implementation. For investors it signals reduced technical and schedule risk—like approving a final blueprint before construction—so passing a CDR often increases confidence in a project’s timeline, budget predictability and likelihood of commercial success.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
hypersonic testing technical
"commercial space development, hypersonic testing capabilities, future launch operations"
Testing of vehicles, materials and systems designed to operate at hypersonic speeds—generally faster than five times the speed of sound—to verify performance, safety and durability under extreme heat, pressure and aerodynamics. For investors, hypersonic testing signals where engineering progress, government contracts and production risks are heading: successful tests can de‑risk programs and boost suppliers, while failures or delays can indicate costly setbacks much like a prototype car failing a high‑speed road test.

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FAQ

What did Starfighters Space (FJET) change regarding its auditor in July 2026?
Starfighters Space's Audit Committee engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm on July 22, 2026, with Board approval, replacing the prior firm for future audits of its financial statements.

When did Starfighters Space (FJET) announce the CBIZ CPAs engagement publicly?
The company issued a press release on July 24, 2026 announcing that CBIZ CPAs P.C. had been selected as its independent registered public accounting firm, following an evaluation process led by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board.

What recent milestones did Starfighters Space (FJET) highlight alongside the auditor change?
Starfighters Space highlighted completion of STARLAUNCH wind tunnel testing, advancement to Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace, expansion in Midland, Texas, a $17.5 million strategic investment, and inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index since becoming public.

What is Starfighters Space (FJET)'s core aerospace capability?
Starfighters Space operates what it describes as the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2+ operations, supporting high-speed flight, hypersonic testing, space research, and future air-launch capabilities.

When did Starfighters Space (FJET) become a public company?
Starfighters Space indicates it has been a public company since December 2025. Since then, it reports executing key initiatives including progress on its STARLAUNCH airborne launch platform and securing a $17.5 million strategic investment.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2026

STARFIGHTERS SPACE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-43009 92-1012803
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

505 Odyssey Way, Suite 101
 Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States 32953
 (Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (321) 261-0900

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Trading Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock   FJET   NYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☑

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

SECTION 4 - MATTERS RELATED TO ACCOUNTANTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item 4.01 Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.

On July 22, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Starfighters Space, Inc. (the "Company") engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. ("CBIZ CPAs") as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm.

During the Company's two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and in the subsequent interim period preceding CBIZ CPAs' engagement, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted with CBIZ CPAs regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements, and CBIZ CPAs did not provide either a written report or oral advice to the Company that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K with the Company's former independent registered public accounting firm.

SECTION 7 – REGULATION FD

Item 7.01         Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 24, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the engagement of CBIZ CPAs as its independent registered public accounting firm as described in Item 4.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release dated July 24, 2026
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  STARFIGHTERS SPACE, INC.
 

DATE:  July 24, 2026 By: /s/ David Whitney
    David Whitney
Chief Financial Officer

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

Appointment supports Starfighters' growth as it expands its operations and public
company capabilities

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - July 24, 2026 - Starfighters Space, Inc. ("Starfighters Space" or the "Company") (NYSE American: FJET), the space company operating the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready Mach 2+ F-104 supersonic aircraft, today announced that, following a thorough evaluation process, its Audit Committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors has engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. ("CBIZ CPAs") to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.

"Starfighters has a unique capability to play a larger role in the commercial space economy," said Tim Franta, CEO of Starfighters Space. "Realizing our goals requires the kind of financial discipline and oversight expected of a public company. CBIZ CPAs brings the experience, technical expertise and independence we were looking for in an auditor, and we're pleased to have their team on board."

Since becoming a public company in December of 2025, Starfighters has continued to execute on several key initiatives. The Company completed wind tunnel testing for its STARLAUNCH program, advanced the program into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace, expanded operations in Midland, Texas, secured a $17.5 million strategic investment, and joined the Russell 3000® Index. In a short period of time, Starfighters has made tangible progress in building the business and advancing its commercial aerospace capabilities.

About Starfighters Space, Inc.

Starfighters Space, Inc. is a space company focused on high-speed flight operations, hypersonic testing, space research, pilot training, and future air-launch space capabilities. Operating from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and at the Midland Air and Space Port in Texas, the Company maintains the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2+ operations.

Starfighters Space is advancing STARLAUNCH, its responsive airborne launch platform designed to support commercial, government, research, and national security-related missions. The Company's operational capabilities include payload deployment, airborne space testing, microgravity and high-speed flight environments, and reusable airborne launch infrastructure designed to support the evolving commercial space economy.

For more information, visit Starfighters Space.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this press release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the Company's future financial or operational performance and may include statements regarding the proposed rule changes by the FAA relating to the regulation of supersonic flights, infrastructure expansion, mission readiness activities, commercial space development, hypersonic testing capabilities, future launch operations, operational scaling, and broader space market opportunities.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the ability to obtain the necessary permits and regulatory approvals, launch licensing requirements, operational execution, development timelines, competitive market conditions, customer adoption, capital requirements, space and defense industry conditions, government contracting risks, macroeconomic conditions, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy the Company's securities.

Contacts

Investors
investors@starfightersspace.com

Media
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