MarketPR
PARABanzai International to rename, execute 1-for-10 reverse splitOct 22ENERGYAmerican Water and Essential Utilities jump as investors rotate out of techOct 22HTHHilltop Holdings Q3 2026 income falls to $24.9 millionOct 22EARNINGSRangers vs. Maple Leafs preview favors the under as both teams tighten defensivelyOct 22NRIMNorthrim and PBCO secure shareholder approval for bank mergerOct 22FPSForgent Power Solutions clarifies CFO departure was without disagreementOct 22TSCOTSCO Q3 net sales rise 5.1% as company reaffirms fiscal 2026 outlookOct 22MRNAModerna shares plunge after leak of partial cancer vaccine data despite positive resultsOct 22WORLDTrump calls LeBron James a disgrace over anthem golf swingsOct 22CXAICXAI launches $1 million buyback and Avondale standstillOct 22PARABanzai International to rename, execute 1-for-10 reverse splitOct 22ENERGYAmerican Water and Essential Utilities jump as investors rotate out of techOct 22HTHHilltop Holdings Q3 2026 income falls to $24.9 millionOct 22EARNINGSRangers vs. Maple Leafs preview favors the under as both teams tighten defensivelyOct 22NRIMNorthrim and PBCO secure shareholder approval for bank mergerOct 22FPSForgent Power Solutions clarifies CFO departure was without disagreementOct 22TSCOTSCO Q3 net sales rise 5.1% as company reaffirms fiscal 2026 outlookOct 22MRNAModerna shares plunge after leak of partial cancer vaccine data despite positive resultsOct 22WORLDTrump calls LeBron James a disgrace over anthem golf swingsOct 22CXAICXAI launches $1 million buyback and Avondale standstillOct 22
NewsMacro · FJET

FJET 8-K: Starfighters Space names CBIZ CPAs as auditor with STARLAUNCH program in Critical Design Review

An auditor appointment in a fresh 8-K filing puts financial governance in focus for Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET). The Kennedy Space Center-based operator disclosed July 24 that its Audit Committee, with Board of Directors approval, has engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm. The filing, categorized under Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant, represents the company's first formal auditor selection since it listed on NYSE American in December 2025.

By Grant HalloranMacro DeskJuly 24, 20262 min readFJET
Share

Key takeaways

  • Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) disclosed in a July 24 8-K filing that its Audit Committee, with Board approval, engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm.
  • This is the company's first formal auditor selection since it listed on NYSE American in December 2025, and no predecessor auditor is named in the filing.
  • CEO Tim Franta said the company chose CBIZ CPAs for its experience, technical expertise and independence following a thorough evaluation process.
  • Since its December 2025 listing, Starfighters completed wind tunnel testing for its STARLAUNCH airborne launch platform and advanced it into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace.
  • The company also expanded operations at the Midland Air and Space Port in Texas, secured a $17.5 million strategic investment, and was added to the Russell 3000 Index.

An auditor appointment in a fresh 8-K filing puts financial governance in focus for Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET). The Kennedy Space Center-based operator disclosed July 24 that its Audit Committee, with Board of Directors approval, has engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm. The filing, categorized under Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant, represents the company's first formal auditor selection since it listed on NYSE American in December 2025.

The selection rationale

Tim Franta, CEO of Starfighters Space, framed the choice in terms of financial discipline. Franta said the company sought an auditor with experience, technical expertise and independence to match its obligations as a public company, and that CBIZ CPAs met those criteria following a thorough evaluation process. The selection was approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

No predecessor auditor is named in the filing.

Program milestones since the December 2025 listing

The auditor appointment arrives against a run of program milestones. Since listing in December 2025, Starfighters completed wind tunnel testing for STARLAUNCH, its airborne launch platform designed to support commercial, government, research and national security missions, and advanced that program into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace. The company also expanded operations at the Midland Air and Space Port in Texas, secured a $17.5 million strategic investment, and was added to the Russell 3000 Index.

That record matters for reading the governance move. Starfighters runs the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft capable of sustained Mach 2+ operations from two bases: NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Midland Air and Space Port in Texas. These are physical assets at real facilities. Bringing in an external auditor with public company experience fits the pattern of an organization trying to match its back-office capacity to the pace of its program work.

What to watch

The next periodic SEC filing where CBIZ CPAs appears as auditor of record is the immediate datapoint to track. Beyond that, the outcome of the Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace carries the most weight for the STARLAUNCH timeline. Any follow-on announcement from the Midland expansion will also be on the tape.

About this story

Filed by the macro desk of MarketPR on July 24, 2026. Source: sec.gov. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

←Back to the news index

More from the Newsroom

All stories →
01Macro

Fort Technology leads most active stocks with 166 million shares traded

Fort Technology Inc. led trading volume among the most active stocks listed on the Nasdaq composite, New York Stock Exchange and NYSE American, exchanging 166,480,803 shares. The Associated Press reported these figures for the most active…

Miles Broadbent2 min read
02Macro · TSLA

Tesla Q3 2026 cash flow beats expectations despite revenue miss

Tesla (TSLA) reported third-quarter 2026 results that missed on revenue but significantly exceeded expectations for profitability and cash generation. The company generated positive free cash flow of $1.53 billion, a sharp contrast to the…

Grant Halloran2 min read
03Macro

Elbit Systems Q2 Aerospace Sales Fall 7.8% Despite Overall Revenue Growth

Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 15.9% year over year, yet its aerospace segment recorded a 7.8% decline in sales to $495 million. The stock is up more than 20% in 2026, outperforming the S&P 500…

Grant Halloran2 min read

Frequently asked

Who did Starfighters Space appoint as its new auditor?

Starfighters Space engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm, approved by its Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

What is STARLAUNCH and what stage is it in?

STARLAUNCH is Starfighters' airborne launch platform designed to support commercial, government, research and national security missions, and it has advanced into Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace.

Where does Starfighters Space operate?

The company operates the world's only commercial fleet of flight-ready F-104 supersonic aircraft from two bases: NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Midland Air and Space Port in Texas.

What should investors watch next?

Key datapoints to track are the next periodic SEC filing listing CBIZ CPAs as auditor of record, the outcome of the Critical Design Review with GE Aerospace, and any follow-on announcement from the Midland expansion.