Starfighters Space Completes $40 Million Regulation A IPO

Starfighters Space, Inc. announced the completion of its Regulation A Initial Public Offering on December 18, raising $40 million through the sale of more than 11 million shares of common stock. The milestone positions the Florida-based company, which operates a fleet of supersonic F-104 Starfighters from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to expand its STARLAUNCH programs and meet growing global demand for commercial satellite and payload launches.

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Moreno Aguiari
The former Italian TF-104GM N992SF (mm54261) comes close and personal with Aviation PhotoCrew's photographers shooting from the back of a Skyvan. Photo by Ricardo von Puttkammer
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Starfighters Space, Inc., owner and operator of one of the world’s largest commercial supersonic aircraft fleets, announced on December 18 the completion of its Regulation A Initial Public Offering, raising a total of $40 million. The company achieved this through the sale of 11,142,061 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $3.59 per share. The final closing resulted in the issuance of 6,145,364 shares, generating approximately $22.1 million. This followed an earlier phase of the Regulation A Tier 2 offering, which began on September 6, 2024, and concluded on July 16, 2025, during which 4,996,697 shares were sold for approximately $17.9 million. Starfighters Space’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American under the ticker symbol “FJET” on December 18, 2025.

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“The completion of Starfighters’ successful IPO and related fundraising positions us to unlock significant opportunities as we enter the next stage of our growth,” said Rick Svetkoff, founder and chief executive officer of Starfighters Space and a former U.S. Navy pilot. “We plan to use the funds raised to advance our research and development efforts, including the continued development of our STARLAUNCH programs, and to scale our operations to meet the growing global demand for commercial satellite and payload launches into low Earth orbit. This listing milestone enhances our liquidity, allows broader investor participation, and supports our long-term vision.”

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Starfighters Aerospace’s TF-104G-M N991SA with CNR’s prototype rocket mounted on a pylon under the left wing. This test evaluated the test article’s mechanical and aeronautical properties to ensure that it is suitable for launch from the F-104 platform. Image via Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy—Photo by L. Paciucci. )

The offering was hosted on Equifund.com, with Digital Offering LLC serving as the lead selling agent. Earlier this year, the company also secured a series of missions and cooperation agreements with partner organizations, further expanding its operational footprint. Starfighters Space operates a fleet of former Italian Air Force Lockheed/Aeritalia F-104 Starfighters and is currently the only commercial organization capable of sustained Mach 2 flight combined with an air-launch capability for space-bound payloads. Based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the company specializes in high-demand commercial space activities, utilizing modified supersonic aircraft configured as first-stage launch platforms capable of carrying payloads to altitudes of up to 45,000 feet for air launch.

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In addition to launch services, Starfighters Space supports research programs, pilot and spaceflight training, and advanced scientific initiatives, including hypersonic testing as part of air-launch partner development efforts. The company aims to position itself as one of the most cost-effective launch providers in the rapidly expanding commercial space sector. For more information, visit www.starfightersspace.com.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.