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FLYEXCLUSIVE INC.CIK 0001843973 · SIC 4522 · Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
flyExclusive is a premier owner/operator of jet aircraft to provide private jet passengers experiences dedicated to surpassing expectations for quality, convenience, and safety. flyExclusive’s mission is to be the world’s most vertically integrated private aviation company, offering a full range of… About this business →
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Latest financial statements
From 10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026 (period ending Jun 30, 2026). As printed on the EDGAR/iXBRL face — not generated by the model.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
| Description | Three months ended June 30, 2026 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2026 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 111,124 | 91,332 | 207,474 | 179,457 |
| Costs and expenses | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 88,436 | 77,609 | 165,695 | 154,434 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 22,281 | 20,298 | 44,994 | 41,288 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,450 | 5,770 | 10,634 | 12,021 |
| (Gain) loss on aircraft sales and aircraft held for sale | 708 | 15 | 1,528 | (1,190) |
| Total costs and expenses | 116,875 | 103,692 | 222,851 | 206,553 |
| Loss from operations | (5,751) | (12,360) | (15,377) | (27,096) |
| Other income (expense) | ||||
| Interest income | 37 | 236 | 213 | 939 |
| Interest expense | (5,667) | (4,429) | (10,956) | (9,817) |
| Gain (loss) on lease termination | (38) | (19) | (324) | 19 |
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 226 | 212 | 1,449 | 781 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | (4,161) |
| Other income (expense) | (214) | 231 | 219 | 159 |
| Total other expense, net | (5,656) | (3,769) | (9,399) | (12,080) |
| Loss before income taxes | (11,407) | (16,129) | (24,776) | (39,176) |
| Income tax expense | 57 | — | 60 | — |
| Net loss | (11,464) | (16,129) | (24,836) | (39,176) |
| Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | (5,501) | (12,063) | (13,400) | (29,621) |
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,413 | 698 | 2,443 | 658 |
| Net loss attributable to flyExclusive, Inc. | (7,376) | (4,764) | (13,879) | (10,213) |
| Add: Series A Preferred Dividends | (1,291) | (1,032) | (2,720) | (2,039) |
| Add: Series B Preferred Dividends | — | (1,305) | — | (2,297) |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | (8,667) | (7,101) | (16,599) | (14,549) |
| Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | (0.16) | (0.26) | (0.33) | (0.55) |
| Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Basic & Diluted) | 53,865,974 | 27,772,428 | 50,025,086 | 26,471,721 |
| Other comprehensive loss | ||||
| Net loss attributable to flyExclusive, Inc. | (7,376) | (4,764) | (13,879) | (10,213) |
| Unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities | — | 2 | — | 56 |
| Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income | (3) | — | (3) | — |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to flyExclusive, Inc. | (7,379) | (4,762) | (13,882) | (10,157) |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
| Description | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 14,236 | 29,340 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 5,036 | 3,030 |
| Other receivables | 6,803 | 6,235 |
| Due from related parties, current portion | 1,792 | 1,325 |
| Parts and supplies inventory, net | 6,496 | 5,068 |
| Prepaid engine overhauls, current portion | 19,184 | 15,601 |
| Aircraft held for sale, current portion | — | 3,421 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 9,946 | 10,352 |
| Total current assets | 63,493 | 74,372 |
| Notes receivable, non-current portion, net | 7,078 | 7,728 |
| Property and equipment, net | 228,281 | 223,730 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 54,494 | 61,028 |
| Finance lease right-of-use assets | 34,085 | 26,061 |
| Prepaid engine overhauls, non-current portion | 45,942 | 42,694 |
| Other non-current assets | 6,010 | 4,383 |
| Total assets | 439,383 | 439,996 |
| LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | 40,436 | 30,674 |
| Long-term notes payable, current portion | 24,358 | 29,905 |
| Deferred revenue, current portion | 131,419 | 135,891 |
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 13,727 | 14,932 |
| Finance lease liabilities, current portion | 7,811 | 4,451 |
| Other current liabilities | 33,923 | 36,519 |
| Short-term notes payable | 6,917 | 8,537 |
| Long-term notes payable related party, current portion | 19,467 | 9,041 |
| Total current liabilities | 278,058 | 269,950 |
| Long-term notes payable, non-current portion | 79,505 | 79,031 |
| Long-term notes payable related party, non-current portion | 14,531 | 30,621 |
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | 42,184 | 47,493 |
| Finance lease liabilities, non-current portion | 21,264 | 19,159 |
| Deferred revenue, non-current portion | 28,429 | 26,428 |
| Warrant liabilities | 2,995 | 4,444 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 55,754 | 47,140 |
| Total liabilities | 522,720 | 524,266 |
| Temporary equity | ||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 102,058 | 213,411 |
| Series A preferred stock, par value $0.0001; 25,000 shares authorized and 25,000 shares issued and outstanding | 30,685 | 27,965 |
| Stockholders' deficit | ||
| Class A common stock; par value $0.0001; 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares authorized; 46,474,856 and 31,184,738 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 5 | 3 |
| Class B common stock; par value $0.0001; 100,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized; 49,930,000 and 59,930,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 5 | 6 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 236,936 | 113,625 |
| Accumulated deficit | (456,984) | (440,385) |
| Total flyExclusive stockholders’ deficit | (220,038) | (326,751) |
| Noncontrolling interests | 3,958 | 1,105 |
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (216,080) | (325,646) |
| Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders' deficit | 439,383 | 439,996 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Description | Six months ended June 30, 2026 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net loss | (24,836) | (39,176) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,810 | 11,326 |
| Amortization of finance lease right-of-use assets | 824 | 695 |
| Amortization of contract costs | 756 | 754 |
| Non-cash interest income | (25) | (634) |
| Non-cash interest expense | 920 | 1,726 |
| Non-cash rent expense | 9,915 | 11,244 |
| (Gain) loss on aircraft sales and aircraft held for sale | 1,528 | (1,190) |
| (Gain) loss on lease termination | 324 | (19) |
| Provision for credit losses | 441 | 72 |
| Provision for inventory reserve | (16) | 10 |
| Realized (gain) loss on investment securities | (3) | 294 |
| Change in fair value of private placement warrant liability | (303) | (304) |
| Change in fair value of public warrant liability | (177) | (177) |
| Change in fair value of penny warrant liability | (969) | (300) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 4,161 |
| Stock-based compensation | 3,283 | 2,013 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (2,158) | (700) |
| Notes receivable related parties | 3,250 | 1,420 |
| Accounts receivable related parties | (467) | — |
| Other receivables | (568) | (756) |
| Parts and supplies inventory | (1,412) | (677) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (350) | (2,461) |
| Operating lease liabilities | (9,821) | (11,034) |
| Other assets | (654) | (157) |
| Accounts payable | 9,762 | 12,027 |
| Other current liabilities | (2,638) | 522 |
| Deferred revenue | (2,901) | (5,154) |
| Other non-current liabilities | 8,614 | 6,374 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 2,129 | (10,101) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Capitalized development costs | 76 | (23) |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (19,123) | (4,108) |
| Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 15,768 | 31,521 |
| Finance lease direct initial costs | (478) | (381) |
| Purchases of engine overhauls | (14,051) | (9,628) |
| Purchases of investments | (4,858) | (15,457) |
| Proceeds from sale of investments | 4,866 | 80,025 |
| Net cash flows from investing activities | (17,800) | 81,949 |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of debt | 13,698 | 3,474 |
| Repayment of debt | (29,747) | (79,407) |
| Proceeds from failed sale-leaseback of aircraft | 4,700 | — |
| Payment of debt issuance costs | (1,905) | (373) |
| Principal payments from finance leases | (2,850) | (278) |
| Payment of dividends, preferred stock | — | (360) |
| Cash contributions noncontrolling interests | 2,468 | 633 |
| Cash distributions noncontrolling interests | (6,540) | (17,212) |
| Proceeds from common stock issuance, net of issuance costs | 20,743 | — |
| Proceeds from preferred stock issuance, net of issuance costs | — | 5,800 |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | 567 | (87,723) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (15,104) | (15,875) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 29,340 | 31,694 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 14,236 | 15,819 |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
| Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest | 63,358 | 24,839 |
| Dividends payable and amortization of discount on Class A Temporary Equity | 2,720 | 2,039 |
| Dividends payable on Class B Temporary Equity | - | 2,315 |
| Redemption of Class B Common Stock for Class A Common Stock | 34,596 | - |
| Issuances of Class A Common Stock | 1,333 | - |
| Transfers from prepaid engine overhaul to property and equipment | 2,413 | 2,403 |
| Transfer of fixed assets and prepaid engine overhauls to held for sale | - | 605 |
| Unrealized change in fair value of available-for-sale securities | - | 56 |
| Consideration payable to customer | 430 | - |
| Non-cash exchanges for non-controlling ownership interest | 5,418 | 1,063 |
Amounts as printed on the EDGAR/iXBRL face — (in thousands, except share amounts); (in thousands). Labels, columns, and figures are the filing face, not a GAAP stencil. Interactive statements & notes on EDGAR ↗
About FLYEXCLUSIVE INC.
Source: Item 1 (Business) from the 10-K filed March 5, 2026. Description as filed by the company with the SEC.
Item 1. Business.
Overview of the Business
flyExclusive is a premier owner/operator of jet aircraft to provide private jet passengers experiences dedicated to surpassing expectations for quality, convenience, and safety. flyExclusive’s mission is to be the world’s most vertically integrated private aviation company, offering a full range of industry services.
Since 2015, flyExclusive has grown from two LGM/partner owned jets to 82 owned and leased aircraft, and is currently the third largest private jet operator in the United States (based on departures from the first half of 2025). We operate a selected fleet of Cessna Citation, HondaJet, and Challenger aircraft to service customers flying domestically and internationally. As one of the nation’s largest Citation operators, flyExclusive has curated a versatile fleet of Citation CJ3 / CJ3+, Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+, Citation Encore+, Citation Sovereign, Citation X, and Challenger 350 aircraft. flyExclusive’s purposeful focus on the acquisition of a limited number of manufacturers’ aircraft enables flyExclusive to operate and maintain fewer types of aircraft than most competitors. Our maintenance crews are more efficient given the recurrent nature of their work, which in turn improves dispatch availability of our fleet.
Operations are centered at flyExclusive’s corporate headquarters in Kinston, North Carolina. Located within the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP), flyExclusive leases 145,000 square feet of office and hangar space from the NCGTP’s 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park, which boasts an 11,500-foot runway. Because Kinston is within two hours of approximately 70% of flyExclusive flights, our location is ideal for organizational synergy and for cost-effective, strategic growth.
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In the second half of 2020, flyExclusive launched its jet club, which earned the Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” in 2022. With its efficient pricing model and bespoke, customer-centered approach, the jet club has experienced significant growth, offering multi-tiered membership options.
Consistent with flyExclusive's vertical integration mission in the private aviation industry, flyExclusive officially launched its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) operation in the third quarter of 2021, offering interiors and exterior refurbishment services to third parties in addition to maintaining its own fleet. flyExclusive began installing avionics in its mid-size fleet in the second quarter of 2022. This significantly reduced aircraft-on-ground due to avionics-related issues, which was the primary reason for grounded aircraft. Also, in the third quarter of 2022, flyExclusive opened a new 48,000 square foot hangar, dedicated to its growing MRO division, which substantially expanded its capacity for avionics, maintenance, paint, and interior work.
In 2025, flyExclusive was named a certified dealer and installer for Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency aviation connectivity system. As an authorized dealer and installer, flyExclusive will also provide Starlink sales, installation, and support services to third-party aircraft owners and operators, expanding the Company’s growing MRO capabilities. flyExclusive plans to install avionics in its entire fleet on an as-needed basis. In 2025, flyExclusive launched an expanded Mobile Service Unit (“MSU”) program deploying vehicles in strategic regions to deliver faster maintenance responses and higher reliability of the Company’s fleet.
Management’s vision for a capital-efficient, asset-light channel to complete customer offerings became a reality in the second quarter of 2022 with the introduction of flyExclusive’s fractional ownership program. Fractional members purchase or place a deposit towards a fractional share and have immediate access to flyExclusive’s light, mid, and super-mid fleets through separate operating deposits. Under the fractional program flyExclusive realizes a profit on the sale, amortized over the life of the contract, while maintaining control of the aircraft and providing a superior customer experience with no monthly management fees, no blackout dates, and minimal peak days.
With the introduction of the fractional program in the second quarter of 2022, flyExclusive ordered five CJ3+ aircraft from Textron Aviation. flyExclusive expanded its fractional fleet into the Super-Mid aircraft category with the addition of Challenger 350 aircraft in late 2024.
On September 2, 2024, the Company entered into an Aircraft Management Services Agreement (the “Volato Agreement”) with Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”), the largest HondaJet operator in the United States. Pursuant to the Volato Agreement, Volato engaged the Company as an independent contractor to provide certain aircraft management services and agreed that the Company
will be the exclusive provider of such services to Volato. Under the terms of the Volato agreement, the Company will manage flight operations, sales, and expenses of Volato’s fleet.
On October 1, 2025, the Company and Volato entered into an amendment to the Volato Agreement (the “Amendment”). Pursuant to the Amendment, Volato granted the Company the right to purchase from Volato certain aviation-related assets and assume certain obligations of Volato related to aviation-related assets (the “flyExclusive Option”), and the Company granted Volato the right to sell to the Company certain aviation-related assets and assign certain obligations of Volato (the “Volato Option,” and collectively with the flyExclusive Option, the “Asset Options”). The Volato Option is exercisable by Volato beginning on the effective date of the Amendment and ends on the earlier of (i) the end of the Term (defined below), (ii) the day immediately prior to the beginning of the exercise period of the flyExclusive Option, and (iii) the completion of the Merger Option. The flyExclusive Option is exercisable by the Company beginning six months following the completion of any change of control of Volato and will expire simultaneously with the end of the Term (as defined below). The Volato Merger (as defined below), if consummated, would constitute a change of control under the Amendment, triggering the beginning of the exercise date of the flyExclusive Option as March 31, 2026. In addition, the term of the Volato Agreement (the “Term”) was extended to end on the sooner of (i) September 1, 2026, (ii) the consummation of the asset purchase agreements applicable to the Asset Options, subject to an exercise of either of the Asset Options or (iii) the consummation of the merger (or any substantially similar transaction) of Volato and M2i Global, Inc. (the “Volato Merger”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger among them, dated as of July 28, 2025, subject to the exercise of the Merger Option.
flyExclusive’s Values:
The culture at flyExclusive is based on a commitment to safety that permeates flyExclusive's values:
1.
Safety First – flyExclusive is committed to delivering safety beyond the industry standard, with conscientious crew training, meticulous jet maintenance, and third-party safety consultant verification, operating an Aviation Research Group United States (“ARGUS”) Platinum Rated fleet and exceeding all FAA standards.
2.
Minutes Matter – flyExclusive demands safety, efficiency, cost control, and accuracy throughout all operations, with a dedicated focus on making employee minutes matter to make moments matter for customers.
3.
Team of Humble Professionals – Professionals at flyExclusive use decades of flying experience, private aviation industry knowledge, and fleet logistics expertise to deliver premium experiences for customers. flyExclusive teams strive to collaborate and communicate effectively and efficiently; our success is attributable to all department levels, from support to management.
4.
Winning Attitude – Within the private aviation competitive space, flyExclusive continuously pursues excellence through hard work, hustle, and a commitment to achieve with an “all-in,” winning attitude.
5.
Part of a Larger Cause – flyExclusive dedicates time, talents, and resources to provide relief to a variety of local, regional, and national organizations. flyExclusive professionals deliver premium experiences not only to customers, but also to neighbors and communities in need.
Strategy
flyExclusive’s vertical integration mission is to strategically grow into a full-service private aviation company with essentially all its operations based in Kinston, North Carolina. Key initiatives include the following:
1.
Program Growth – flyExclusive maintains an industry-leading private aviation platform with 95%+ of customers’ flights fulfilled by the flyExclusive fleet. Affiliate lift is an expensive solution to aircraft availability in the private jet charter industry. Most operators are unable to fulfill their demand using their fleets alone, so they must outsource flights to a third party, which can be costly. flyExclusive has had very little affiliate lift (less than 5%) since we maximize efficiency around scheduling – requiring 4 or 5 days of advance trip notice instead of hours as do many of our competitors. Our customers can still schedule with only a few hours’ notice, but they pay a premium to do so.
Aircraft Control – With the introduction of fractional ownership and continued development of the jet club and its unique, industry leading pricing model, flyExclusive can meet a variety of customer needs using capital-efficient programs.
3.
Dispatch Availability – In 2021, flyExclusive opened an MRO facility to paint, refurbish, and maintain aircraft. The MRO initiative addresses consistent maintenance shortages industry-wide caused by high demand, and flyExclusive has modeled a transition from approximately 20% in-house maintenance to a targeted 80% in-house maintenance. Currently, flyExclusive’s MRO facility handles approximately 70% of aircraft maintenance in-house, including 10% dedicated to refurbishments focused on Wi-Fi and Avionics upgrades. Efforts are ongoing to increase in-house capacity to the target of 80%. This continued push to expand in-house capabilities aims to further improve reliability, and efficiency, and substantially reducing costs while providing new revenue streams from third parties for future growth.
4.
Modernized Fleet – With an on-site paint facility and refurbishment center, flyExclusive works to ensure a modernized, uniform exterior and interior of its aircraft, providing customers a better overall experience on a consistently branded and upgraded aircraft. flyExclusive controls the entire customer experience with our consistent brand of jets, exteriors, interiors, and pilots.
5.
In-House Pilot Training – On-campus pilot training and new simulator facilities are meant to ensure the timing and availability of both new pilot hires and recurring training. While our competitors are subject to third-party availability for training classes, we will be in control of our training program and expect it to produce consistent, reliable results, aimed to remove what we believe is the greatest bottleneck to growth within the aviation industry, resulting in faster on-boarding of pilots by reducing training wait times and lowering costs.
flyExclusive’s charter business has evolved from primarily ad hoc non-contractual wholesale business prior to 2020 to a focus on serving retail customers. flyExclusive’s wholesale and retail ad hoc customers are non-contractual and have decreased as a percentage of total charter revenue with the increase of flyExclusive’s jet club, fractional, and partner contracts. The evolution of flyExclusive’s charter business from non-contractual wholesale operations to servicing contractual retail customers provides flyExclusive with significant customer and revenue visibility.
Most flight revenue is pre-paid and is recognized upon completion of the flight. Contractual programs outline pricing premiums for peak and high demand days, and for reservation notices within the agreed to number of days.
flyExclusive’s required flight notice periods for contractual members and partners are purposefully designed to be longer in length than industry standards. The increased notice period allows flyExclusive to dispatch its aircraft more efficiently. Flights are scheduled logistically according to geographical location to minimize repositioning of aircraft and maximize revenue-producing legs. flyExclusive leverages this multi-day lead time to optimize scheduling, reduce the need to use third-party affiliate aircraft, and maintain a lean customer-to-aircraft ratio. We fly more than 95% of our customers on the flyExclusive fleet, establishing what we believe is the industry-leading customer experience.
Competitive Advantages and Strengths
We believe flyExclusive has an optimal business model that differentiates flyExclusive from its competitors. The following points outline management’s view on flyExclusive’s key competitive advantages and strengths:
1.
Asset Growth – flyExclusive focuses on aircraft acquisition versus operator acquisition. With the launching of the fractional program in 2022 and signing the Textron aircraft acquisition agreement, as well as the expansion of the Challenger 350 fleet that began in 2023, flyExclusive plans to expand its fleet with brand new aircraft that are fully leased and purchased at the end of the lease. The repurchase opens a second opportunity to sell the aircraft to owners/partners. flyExclusive also plans to continue acquiring used aircraft that can be fully renovated with our value-add process, and then sold to owners/partners at market rates. These dual channels will maximize our consistent, organic growth.
2.
Customer Fulfillment – More than 95% of our customers fly on flyExclusive’s fleet, avoiding the need for us to rely on third-party operators to fulfill demand. flyExclusive maintains a sharp focus on managing a lean customer-to-aircraft ratio, which contributes to operational efficiencies and what we believe is an industry-leading customer experience.
Operational Profitability – flyExclusive invests heavily in aircraft, infrastructure, technology, and people to deliver a premium experience for customers, while executing with efficient operations to drive consistent operational profitability.
4.
Aircraft Control – With a mix of owned and leased aircraft in its fleet, flyExclusive structures partnerships to maintain operational control of its aircraft. We operate our “floating fleet” to minimize non-revenue producing flights. flyExclusive’s dispatch availability metric is not dependent on other operators’ fleets to fulfill customer flight demand.
5.
Customer Experience – When a customer flies with flyExclusive, they can depend on its jets, pilots, interiors, and exteriors to ensure a leading customer experience. Our proprietary customer and pilot apps are designed to ensure the customers’ experience is as convenient and flawless as possible.
6.
Customer/Jet Ratio – flyExclusive maintains the lowest customer-to-aircraft ratio among its direct competitors. This number is key to the success of the business as flyExclusive’s leadership is able to use and forecast membership growth to plan aircraft acquisition with foresight into capacity. This stands in clear opposition to our competitors who are regularly challenged to fulfill over-committed demand with flights on third-party aircraft.
7.
Maintenance / Refurbishment – With the launch of its MRO operations, flyExclusive transitioned to a higher percentage of in-house maintenance as opposed to relying on third parties for more costly work and extended wait times. Our MRO operations also provide a revenue stream from third-party fleet operators. Our in-house refurbishment capabilities offer a value-add opportunity for used aircraft purchased, added to the fleet and then sold to our partner/owners.
8.
Jet Branding – flyExclusive’s aggressive branding campaign to refurbish its entire fleet shows a commitment to providing a reliable and enhanced experience for customers who show appreciation with positive feedback, continued business, and referrals.
9.
Location – Headquartered in Kinston, North Carolina, the cost of flyExclusive’s geographical footprint, labor, and overall operations are lower than competitors who maintain fragmented locations in higher-cost areas. flyExclusive’s position on the vast acreage at the NCGTP allows not only for cost efficiency, but also for organizational synergy and the opportunity for additional strategic infrastructure projects to continue flyExclusive’s vertical integration mission within the private aviation industry.
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Spend – flyExclusive spends money on its fleet, customers, and IT initiatives dedicated to improving the private jet experience. Sales are largely generated based on referrals, and flyExclusive’s marketing budget is lean and not spent on brand or “sizzle” in comparison to other competitors in the industry.
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Lead Time – four-to-five-day lead times are contractual among flyExclusive’s partners, jet club, and fractional members. flyExclusive leverages this opportunity to position its fleet according to geographical location, maintenance, and crew availability to meet demand and optimize dispatch availability. Wholesale and ad hoc retail bookings are scheduled based on the same qualifications, but with advance notice that flyExclusive uses to backfill demand at higher rates as opposed to competitors who may be challenged to fulfill trips within hours of notice.
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Pilot Training – Private aviation consistently views pilot hiring as one of the biggest bottlenecks to the industry, whereas flyExclusive management maintains that outsourcing pilot training is the largest hurdle. When pilots are hired, they onboard and often wait for weeks before they are able to train and fly. In 2023 flyExclusive determined to bring the majority of its training in-house with a new facility and simulators. The Company expects to break ground on the new facility in 2028. This strategic initiative is expected to result in cost savings and efficient scheduling with minimal delay, contributing to more uptime for our aircraft and increased dispatch availability.
Product
Charter Channels
Wholesale and Retail Ad Hoc Customers
Wholesale customers are third-party affiliates who need aircraft to service their own customers’ flight needs. Retail ad hoc customers are individuals or entities who are not members in any of flyExclusive’s programs and who book their private air travel directly with flyExclusive. Typically sold within three days of the flight, wholesale and retail ad hoc sales are used to optimize revenue through the use of available and otherwise unused aircraft. These services are also used to reposition aircraft to locations
where other customers have reserved flights, improving operational efficiencies. Wholesale and retail ad hoc customers are quoted and pay based on a proprietary pricing model that considers daily and hourly rates, plus incidental costs.
Jet Club
Since its inception in 2020, flyExclusive’s jet club has experienced significant membership growth. Typically requiring reservations be made four days in advance of the flight, flyExclusive’s jet club is divided into five different program types, with the most recent program introduced in January 2025.
Jet Club Program Types:
Fly Club and Exclusive Club are two legacy jet club programs that are no longer sold. However, existing customers can elect to add funds to their account to prepay their travel costs, and continue their membership under these programs. The Fly Club rates are calculated hourly with segment length minimums and there is no annual fee. The Exclusive Club rates are calculated hourly with segment length minimums plus an annual fee.
Jet Club I, II, and III are also legacy clubs that are no longer sold. However, existing customers can elect to add funds to their account to prepay their travel costs, and continue their membership under these programs. Jet club flight revenue is calculated based on daily and hourly rates with a monthly fee. Jet Club I, II and III rates are calculated based on the North American Jet Fuel A price per barrel at contract signing. Rate adjustments are calculated in increments based on a sliding scale according to jet fuel pricing and for jet Club I and II adjust (if applicable) on January 1st and July 1st of each year or for Jet Club III adjust (if applicable) monthly. The Platinum Jet Club program that was introduced in March of 2023 is also a legacy club offering that is no longer sold, but existing customers can add funds to their account. Under the Platinum Jet Club, customers pay for memberships in deposits based on two different levels. Rates are fixed with a longer call-out period, no peak or high-demand days, and no membership fee. Platinum Jet Club memberships have a 12-month term.
The Jet Club IV and the most recent jet club program, Jet Club 25, are active programs where customers pay a deposit based on the membership level they choose or at their contracted tier. In addition to daily and hourly rates, members pay a monthly membership fee. The membership has a 24-month term, with rates adjusted after the first anniversary based on changes in aircraft operating costs and fuel prices.
Partner
flyExclusive’s partnership program provides a valuable service to aircraft owners while cost-effectively growing the fleet. flyExclusive purchases and upfits the aircraft, then sells it at a premium and leases it back thereby retaining control of the aircraft. flyExclusive assumes responsibility for maintenance and operations via a triple net lease. Partner benefits include tax depreciation and flights at owner’s rates, which can optimize cash flow for owners. Partner travel is typically sold within five days of a flight at which time partners are quoted, agree to, and then pay based on partner rates plus incidentals or other additional costs according to individual contracts. In some cases, partners elect to receive flight credits in lieu of lease payments.
GRP
GRP revenue is a contractual agreement for flyExclusive to provide a certain number of aircraft to another charter business. The program is based on contract rates for light, mid, and super-mid aircraft. Revenue is billed weekly and guaranteed based on the number of designated aircraft flying at a minimum number of hours per aircraft for each aircraft assigned to the GRP customer over a minimum number of days per quarter to allow for maintenance of the aircraft. Each designated aircraft requires a deposit that is recorded in other non-current liabilities on the balance sheet. Contract terms allow for ancillary revenue to be billed or reduced based on given circumstances of a flight. Hourly rates are revised each quarter to account for changes in fuel cost. flyExclusive does not currently have any GRP contracts in place. The Company did not recognize any GRP revenue in 2025 or 2024.
Fractional
Fractional ownership is sold in percentage increments. Owners have the option to pay for their portion of the aircraft as a partial deposit or full payment. Fractional members pay separate deposits for the use of flight services.
MRO
flyExclusive has invested heavily in its maintenance, paint, interiors, and avionics program through the launch of its MRO program and facilities. Key components of the MRO operation include multiple shifts of 24/7 maintenance and the build out of on-site infrastructure dedicated to reducing downtime and improving uptime for the fleet, and to generate third-party revenue.
Aircraft Management Services
We charge fixed monthly management fees charged to third-party aircraft owners for whom we manage aircraft.
Other
flyExclusive also receives income in the form of aircraft sales commissions, the gain/(loss) on sales of investments, and charter services.
Government Regulation
We are subject to government regulation at local, state, federal, and international levels. The scope of these regulations is broad, covering a wide range of subjects that include, but are not limited to, those summarized below.
Principal Domestic Regulatory Authorities
The following paragraphs summarize the roles of some of the most prominent domestic regulators of our business.
The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) is the principal regulator of civil aviation safety matters. As applied to our business, flyExclusive possesses an air carrier certificate issued by the FAA in accordance Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“14 C.F.R.”) Part 119, an Operations Specification issued pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 135, authorizing flyExclusive to engage in on-demand air-taxi operations, and a Repair Station Operator certificate issued pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 145, authorizing flyExclusive to perform maintenance, repair, paint, interior, and avionics services on aircraft. The FAA’s regulations touch on many aspects of civil aviation, including:
Certification and oversight of air carriers;
Aircraft inspection, maintenance, repair, and registration;
Flight crewmember and maintenance technician training, certification, and surveillance;
Monitoring drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive personnel;
Airport and airport facility design, construction, and maintenance;
Air traffic control system oversight, management, training, and maintenance;
There are many FAA regulations that may impact our operations and business. They include but are not limited to the following Parts found in Title 14 of the C.F.R.
“Part 43” contains the regulations for aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration. This Part prescribes the requirements to perform all aircraft maintenance, including the documentation, inspection, and applicable processes and standards.
“Part 91” contains the general operating rules for flight safety. These rules govern all flight operations, including private and commercial operations, except to the extent that the commercial operations are subject to additional rules found in other parts of the FAA regulations.
“Part 119” contains rules that govern air carriers. This Part prescribes air carrier certificate requirements, requirements for management personnel employed by an air carrier (i.e. Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, etc.), and it states which operations are not required to be conducted under Part 135.
“Part 120” contains drug and alcohol testing requirements for Part 135 air carriers and Part 145 repair stations. This Part also contains requirements for record keeping and addressing positive alcohol and drug testing results.
“Part 135” contains additional rules that apply to commercial “on-demand” operations, including crew member rest and duty requirements. “On-demand” operations include flights where the departure location, departure time, and arrival location are specifically negotiated with the customer or the customer’s representative.
“Part 145” contains the rules that govern aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) operations at certificated repair stations. These repair stations are also referred to as MRO facilities. This Part prescribes the requirements to receive Part 145 certification, facility requirements for performing inspection and maintenance work, personnel qualifications, and the type of repair or inspection work that the facility is authorized to conduct.
As the operator of our nation’s air traffic control system, the FAA is responsible for air traffic management. From time to time, the FAA may restrict certain airspace for safety or national security concerns. For example, the FAA may implement a Temporary Flight Restriction (“TFR”) after a natural disaster to reserve certain airspace for emergency response aircraft. TFRs and other airspace restrictions may impact our ability to takeoff or land at certain airports and may also require us to select alternate flight routes. Most TFRs and other airspace restrictions are temporary and have little to no impact on our flight operations.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) is the principal regulator of economic matters in the aviation industry. DOT oversees the operations of flyExclusive, which operates as an air taxi under a DOT 14 C.F.R. Part 298 exemption that provides certain exemptions from some economic regulatory provisions of Subtitle VII of Title 49, and provides regulations related to various consumer protections applicable to flyExclusive. These regulations include economic authority to conduct business as an air carrier, as well as consumer protection and insurance requirements that apply to our air carrier business operations.
DOT also enforces U.S. laws governing the citizenship of air carriers. We must ensure that we meet DOT’s citizenship requirements so that flyExclusive can maintain its air carrier certificate. This means that flyExclusive must be under the actual control of U.S. citizens (as defined in 49 U.S.C. Section 40102(a)(15)), and must satisfy certain other requirements, including that its president/chief executive officer and at least two-thirds of its board of directors and other managing officers are U.S. citizens, and that at least 75% of its voting stock is owned and controlled, directly and indirectly, by U.S. citizens. The amount of non-voting stock that may be owned or controlled by non-U.S. citizens is limited as well.
National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) is an independent agency that oversees aircraft accident investigations. NTSB regulations governing accident notification are contained in 14 CFR Part 830. NTSB does not regulate aviation, but it does have the authority to issue subpoenas in conjunction with accident investigations. NTSB may, at its discretion, delegate accident investigation duties to the FAA.
The Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) is an agency under the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). TSA is the principal regulator of security in aviation. This includes security in commercial air transportation and at airports. Because of the type of aircraft that we operate and because we operate under Part 135, our passengers undergo security screening by flyExclusive. We are required to have twelve-five standard security program which is reviewed and accepted by TSA. TSA may require us to make certain updates to our security program from time to time. Because of security considerations, we are prohibited from disclosing the contents of our program.
Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), also an agency of DHS, is the principal regulator of customs and immigration matters. CBP also enforces certain public health matters affecting the aviation industry. When our operations include an international flight, we must provide CBP with an advance disclosure of passenger information, facilitate CBP’s inspection of baggage, and help ensure the proper disposal of any foreign-originating refuse on the aircraft. CBP also oversees entry and clearance into the U.S. This includes importing a foreign-based aircraft into the U.S. for purchase, issuing international arrival clearances for landing in the U.S., and issuing overflight permits for certain international flight arrivals.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) is the principal federal regulator of safety in the workplace. OSHA governs safety requirements in our aircraft maintenance operations. For example, employees may be required to wear a safety harness and certain personal protective equipment when performing maintenance-related tasks.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”) was founded by the Chicago Convention (1944) and is funded and directed by 193 national governments, including the U.S. While it is not a global regulator, it does adopt standards once a diplomatic consensus is reached among its stakeholders. On October 7, 2022, ICAO adopted a long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. On September 23, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Roadmap, a comprehensive plan that outlines a government-wide strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) across the U.S. airline industry. This project includes collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the FAA, designed to enable the U.S. to meet a clean energy goal of a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. In January 2021, the EPA promulgated new rules relating to the greenhouse gas emissions from carbon fuels used in aircraft engines. These areas of regulation are not yet settled and are subject to change based on domestic and foreign political considerations and advancements in technology, making it impossible to say how these developments might impact our business in the future.
Most airports where we operate are owned and operated by state and local government entities. These airport authorities have the right to impose certain safety, security, and other regulations so long as they do not conflict with federal law. Airport authorities also have extensive property rights that empower them to impose conditions on airport facility use and airport property and building leases, including passenger facility charges and related fees. Airports that accept federal funds are required to adhere to certain grant assurance requirements (contracts) with the federal government. Airport tenants are required to adhere to certain grant assurance requirements, and sometimes terms in airport lease agreements are less favorable than would be customary for real estate or other transactions outside of an airport environment.
Foreign Regulatory Authorities
Most foreign countries have their own regulatory authorities that parallel those in the U.S. The complexity of interaction with the foreign regulators can be magnified by differences in language, culture, legal and social norms, tax and budgetary practices, and perspective on economic development and competition.
Privacy and Data Protection
As part of our day-to-day business operations and the services we provide, including through our website and mobile application, we receive collect, store, process, transmit, share, and use various kinds of personal information pertaining to our employees, members and other travelers, aircraft owners and buyers, and business partners. A variety of federal, state, local, and foreign laws and regulations apply, or could in the future apply as our business grows and expands, to our processing of that personal information, depending on the nature of the information we process and the locations of the individuals to whom it pertains, among other factors.
These laws and regulations are continually evolving and are subject to potentially differing interpretations, including as to their scope and applicability to our business. They may include, but are not limited to, comprehensive consumer privacy and data protection laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and state data security and data breach notification laws that apply to certain sensitive categories of personal information, such as government-issued identification numbers and personal financial and health information.
When and to the extent these laws and regulations apply, they can impose a range of obligations on our business. Those obligations can include, among other requirements, providing individuals with privacy notices and giving them an opportunity to opt in or out of our processing or sharing of their personal information; offering, and fulfilling individuals’ requests to exercise, various rights with respect to our use, disclosure, and retention of the personal information we maintain; implementing physical, technical, and organizational security measures to safeguard personal information; and notifying individuals and regulatory authorities in the event personal information is subject to unauthorized access or disclosure. Violations of these laws and regulations can give rise to enforcement actions by governmental agencies, and to private lawsuits for damages and other forms of relief.
Corporate Information
We were formed as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. As such, we were a blank check company. On December 27, 2023, we merged (the “Business Combination”) with LGM Enterprises, LLC, a North
Carolina limited liability company (“LGM”), pursuant to an Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2022 (as amended on April 21, 2023, the “Equity Purchase Agreement”), with LGM, the then existing equityholders of LGM (the “Existing Equityholders”), EG Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sponsor”), and Thomas James Segrave, Jr. (“Segrave Jr.”) in his capacity as Existing Equityholder Representative. Upon the closing of the Business Combination, LGM became our wholly owned subsidiary. LGM was formed on October 3, 2011. LGM became fully operational in April of 2015 upon the expiration of a non-compete agreement between our Chief Executive Officer, Segrave Jr., and Delta Airlines. Our subsidiary, Exclusive Jets, LLC, was formed as a limited liability company in North Carolina on June 4, 2013.