flyExclusive (NYSE: FLYX) posts record 2025 growth, margin expansion and deleveraging

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flyExclusive, Inc. reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 performance, highlighted by record revenue and major efficiency gains. Q4 consolidated revenue reached $104 million, up 15% year over year, with double-digit growth across Jet Club, MRO, and fractional categories, including +56% in fractional sales and +48% in MRO.

Gross profit and margin improved 14% in Q4 and 52% for 2025. The company delivered positive Adjusted EBITDA of $6 in Q4 and expanded Adjusted EBITDA margin by 1,478 basis points in the quarter and 1,531 basis points for the year, while cutting SG&A expenses by 10–12%.

Operational initiatives reduced the fleet size by 14–19% yet increased core fleet utilization by up to 23%, as flight hours rose and non-performing aircraft were eliminated. Balance sheet strength improved with an $84 million reduction in long-term notes payable during 2025 and a 2% increase in cash.

Positive

• Strong top-line growth: Q4 2025 consolidated revenue reached $104 million, rising 15% year over year with double-digit growth in key Jet Club, MRO, and fractional segments.
• Major profitability improvement: Positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 and Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 1,478 basis points in the quarter and 1,531 basis points for 2025 signal a significant turnaround.
• Deleveraging with stable liquidity: Long-term notes payable were reduced by $84 million during 2025 while cash increased 2%, strengthening the balance sheet without eroding liquidity.
• Operational efficiency gains: Fleet size was cut by 14–19% while core fleet utilization increased up to 23%, and monthly operating losses from non-performing aircraft dropped from over $3 million to more than $400,000.

Negative

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Insights

Equity research analyst

flyExclusive posts double-digit growth, margin expansion, and significant deleveraging in 2025.

flyExclusive shows a notable step-change in performance. Q4 2025 revenue reached $104 million, up 15% year over year, with especially strong gains in fractional and MRO revenue. Gross profit and margin rose 14% in Q4 and 52% year to date.

Profitability metrics improved sharply. The business generated positive Adjusted EBITDA of $6 in Q4, with Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by 1,478 basis points in the quarter and 1,531 basis points for the year, helped by a 10–12% reduction in SG&A and better operating leverage.

Operationally, the company reduced its fleet by 14–19% while increasing core aircraft utilization by up to 23% and cutting monthly operating losses on non-performing aircraft from over $3 million to more than $400,000. Long-term notes payable fell by $84 million in 2025, while cash increased 2%, indicating meaningful deleveraging without sacrificing liquidity. Subsequent filings may provide additional detail on the sustainability of these trends.

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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) March 5, 2026

flyExclusive, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-40444	86-1740840
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2860 Jetport Road, Kinston, NC	28504
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

252-208-7715

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock		FLYX		NYSE American LLC
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share		FLYX WS		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 x

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. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 5, 2026, flyExclusive, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a corporate presentation of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the corporate presentation is being furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Document
99.1	Corporate Presentation issued March 5, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: March 5, 2026

FLYEXCLUSIVE, INC.
By:	/s/ Thomas James Segrave, Jr.
Name:	Thomas James Segrave, Jr.
Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

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flyExclusive, Inc. Q4 & Full Year 2025 Earnings Review March 5, 2026

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION.  This Presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws with respect to flyExclusive the products and services offered by flyExclusive and the markets in which it operates and flyExclusive’s expectations, intentions, strategies, assumptions or beliefs about future events, results of operations or performance or that do not solely relate to historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “scales,” “representative of,” “valuation,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this Presentation, including but not limited to: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to a change in flyExclusive’s business or results of operations, (ii) the ability to maintain the listing of flyExclusive’s securities on a national securities exchange, (iii) changes in the capital structure of flyExclusive, (iv) changes in the competitive industries and markets in which flyExclusive operates or plans to operate, (v) changes in laws and regulations affecting flyExclusive’s business, (vi) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (vii) risks related to flyExclusive’s potential inability to achieve or maintain profitability and generate cash, (viii) current and future conditions in the global economy and their impact on flyExclusive, its business and markets in which it operates, (ix) the potential inability of flyExclusive to manage growth effectively, (x) flyExclusive’s customer concentration, and (xi) the ability to recruit, train and retain qualified personnel.  The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in flyExclusive’s Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2026 and other documents filed or to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Disclaimers & Other Important Information

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Q4 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Record Revenue Growth $104 million in consolidated revenue +15% YoY revenue growth Double digit growth across Jet Club, MRO, & Fractional categories +56% YoY growth in fractional sales +48% YoY growth in MRO Robust Efficiency Gains & Profitability Continued execution on eliminating non- performing A/C +13% growth in flight hours with 14% fewer aircraft +14% YoY increase in gross profit $6.6M Positive Adjusted EBITDA Strengthened Balance Sheet $84M paydowns in LT Notes Payable while maintaining cash position Conversion of Series B Preferred to Common

Who We are Minutes Matter Humble Professionals Winning Attitude Safety First Larger Cause Trusted partner in private jet travel, providing our clients with curated jet experiences that anticipate their needs for comfort and style World-class private aviation company providing a reliable travel experience and exclusive customer benefits Product suite serves range of client needs while diversifying revenue streams, with ~50% of revenue contracted on an annual basis Industry-leading fleet with 85+ light to heavy jets on certificate and 100% operational control Fastest growing operator since 2019 and the 5th largest private operator in the U.S. per Argus Fleet modernization and 24/7 maintenance, avionics, and interior refurbishment to maintain highest quality fleet

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Q4 2025 PERFORMANCE

Q4 2025(1) Performance at a glance Fleet Refresh and Continually Improving Operating Efficiencies leading to top- and bottom-line records Revenue Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA %, and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled in the appendix of this presentation +14% Gross Profit & Margin +14% +13% in flight revenue +21% in fractional revenue +65% in MRO revenue

Q4 2025(1) Performance at a glance Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA %, and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled in the appendix of this presentation Adjusted EBITDA (2) Adjusted EBITDAR (2) +1478 basis point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin 12% YoY reduction in SG&A expense due to savings in 3rd party services and headcount efficiencies Fleet Refresh and Continually Improving Operating Efficiencies leading to top- and bottom-line records

Quarterly Performance at a glance Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA %, and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled in the appendix of this presentation Sequential quarterly improvement in Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) Avg. Quarterly Growth Rate +$3.7M / Qtr

Fleet refresh execution... Eliminated 28 non-performing aircraft Non-Performing Aircraft Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Two non-performing aircraft disposed during Q4 Operating loss reduced to >$400K per month from over $3M monthly at beginning of 2024 Continued progress towards fully eliminating by 2026

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY GAINS Fleet Refresh resulting in improved utilization and more efficient fleet Dispatch Availability +15% improvement in availability across the fleet Deployment of 10 MSU trucks in Q4 in strategic geographic regions Each 1% improvement results in +$210K monthly / $2.5M annual contribution(3) Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Utility is defined as total flight hours flown on our core fleet (CJ3s, XLs, and Challenger 300/350s) divided by the monthly average number of aircraft, including those aircraft not available due to maintenance. Utility is shown as a monthly average. Calculation assumes our current fleet size. +720 bps

…Leads to Improved utilization Fleet Refresh resulting in improved utilization and more efficient fleet Aircraft Generating Revenue Flight Hours 14% reduction in fleet size +23% increase in aircraft utilization on core fleet due to a more efficient fleet mix +22% vs Q4 2024 contractually committed demand (Partner, Fractional, Jet Club) hours Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Utility is defined as total flight hours flown on our core fleet (CJ3s, XLs, and Challenger 300/350s) divided by the monthly average number of aircraft, including those aircraft not available due to maintenance. Utility is shown as a monthly average. (14%) +13% Core Fleet A/C Utility +23% Core Fleet A/C Utility (2)

Q4 2025(1) Performance at a glance Improved SG&A operational leverage SG&A % of Revenue (2) Flight Hours per SG&A Headcount Revenue per SG&A Headcount Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Members contributing to revenue during the three-months ended December 31, 2025. (616 bps) +16% +19%

Q4 2025(1) Performance at a glance Retail Customer and Sales Performance Retail Members (2) Retail Sales – Jet Club Retail Sales - Fractional +8% (39%) +3% Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Members contributing to revenue during the three-months ended December 31, 2025.

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY YTD 2025 PERFORMANCE

YTD 2025(1) Performance at a glance Revenue Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA %, and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled in the appendix of this presentation +15% Gross Profit & Margin +52% +13% in flight revenue +56% in fractional revenue +48% in MRO revenue +720 bps (+15%) in Dispatch availability YTD YoY improvement Fleet Refresh and Continually Improving Operating Efficiencies leading to top- and bottom-line gains

YTD 2025(1) Performance at a glance Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA %, and Adjusted EBITDAR are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled in the appendix of this presentation Adjusted EBITDA (2) Adjusted EBITDAR (2) +1531 basis point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin 10% reduction in SG&A expense resulting in annualized costs savings of $8.7M+ +1531 bps +$48.8M Fleet Refresh and Continually Improving Operating Efficiencies leading to top- and bottom-line gains

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY GAINS Fleet Refresh resulting in improved utilization and more efficient fleet Dispatch Availability +10% improvement in availability across the fleet Deployment of 10 MSU trucks in Q4 in strategic geographic regions – Full Year impact in 2026 Each 1% improvement results in +$210K monthly / $2.5M annual contribution(3) Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Utility is defined as total flight hours flown on our core fleet (CJ3s, XLs, and Challenger 300/350s) divided by the monthly average number of aircraft, including those aircraft not available due to maintenance. Utility is shown as a monthly average. Calculation assumes our current fleet size. +480 bps

…Leads to Improved utilization Fleet Refresh resulting in improved utilization and more efficient fleet Aircraft Generating Revenue Flight Hours 19% reduction in fleet size +8% increase in aircraft utilization on core fleet due to a more efficient fleet mix +33% vs 2024 contractually committed demand (Partner, Fractional, Jet Club) hours Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Utility is defined as total flight hours flown on our core fleet (CJ3s, XLs, and Challenger 300/350s) divided by the monthly average number of aircraft, including those aircraft not available due to maintenance. Utility is shown as a monthly average. (19%) +12% Core Fleet A/C Utility +8% Core Fleet A/C Utility (2)

YTD 2025(1) Performance at a glance Improved SG&A operational leverage SG&A % of Revenue (2) Flight Hours per SG&A Headcount Revenue per SG&A Headcount Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Members contributing to revenue during the twelve-months ended December 31, 2025. (595 bps) +24% +28%

YTD 2025(1) Performance at a glance Retail Customer and Sales Performance (in millions) Retail Sales – Jet Club Retail Sales - Fractional +9% (8)% +35% Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Members contributing to revenue during the twelve-months ended December 31, 2025. Retail Members (2)

Strengthened Balance Sheet Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. Represents current and non-current portion of both related party and third-party long-term notes payable as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Long-Term Notes Payable (2) Cash $84 million reduction in long-term notes payable during 2025 while +2% improvement in Cash year over year (36)% Aggressive de-leveraging of the balance sheet while maintaining liquidity (in millions)

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY APPENDIX

Non-Gaap Reconciliation EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDAR (1)(2) Consolidated results of flyExclusive, Inc. for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. EBITDA is a performance measure that is calculated by taking net income and excluding interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure that excludes the impact of non-recurring transaction that management does not consider to be indicative of the Company’s ongoing operating performance. Refer to the footnotes in the Company’s December 31, 2025 Form 10-K for further disclosure and footnotes related to the adjustments to EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDAR is a performance measure that provides an adjustment for the effects of financing in general and the accounting effects of the acquisition of aircraft, which may be acquired outright, subject to acquisition debt, by capital or operating lease, each of which may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may result in a different accounting treatment. Reference further adjustment definition and disclosure in the MD&A section of the Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 .

FAQ

How did flyExclusive (FLYX) perform in Q4 2025?

flyExclusive delivered strong Q4 2025 results, with consolidated revenue of $104 million, up 15% year over year. Growth was broad-based, including +56% in fractional sales, +48% in MRO revenue, and a 14% increase in gross profit and margin.

What were flyExclusive (FLYX) full-year 2025 profitability trends?

For 2025, flyExclusive significantly improved profitability, achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA and expanding Adjusted EBITDA margin by 1,531 basis points. Gross profit and margin increased 52% year to date, supported by operational efficiencies and a 10% reduction in SG&A expenses, which created meaningful cost leverage.

How did flyExclusive (FLYX) improve operational efficiency in 2025?

flyExclusive executed a fleet refresh, cutting its fleet size by 14–19% while boosting core fleet utilization by up to 23%. The company eliminated 28 non-performing aircraft and reduced related operating losses from over $3 million per month to more than $400,000 monthly.

What changes did flyExclusive (FLYX) make to SG&A in 2025?

flyExclusive reduced SG&A expenses by 10–12% in 2025, driven by savings in third-party services and headcount efficiencies. This helped improve SG&A as a percentage of revenue and contributed to Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and better overall operating leverage across the business.

How did flyExclusive (FLYX) strengthen its balance sheet in 2025?

The company reduced long-term notes payable by $84 million during 2025 while increasing cash by 2%. This aggressive deleveraging improved the capital structure and indicates progress in lowering debt obligations without compromising liquidity levels.

Which segments drove flyExclusive (FLYX) revenue growth in 2025?

Revenue growth in 2025 was diversified, with flight revenue up 13%, fractional revenue up 56%, and MRO revenue up 48%. This mix reflects strong demand across charter membership, fractional ownership, and maintenance-related services throughout the year.

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