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Starfighters Space Adds Blue Origin Leaders to Accelerate STARLAUNCH Development
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 07, 2026--Starfighters Space, Inc. ("Starfighters" or the "Company") (NYSE American: FJET), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, today announced the appointment of two senior leaders from Blue Origin’s New Glenn program, further strengthening its operational capabilities as it advances development of its STARLAUNCH platform.
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