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Volato Group Appoints Alan D. Gaines to Board of Directors
ATLANTA, December 29, 2025--Volato Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Volato") (NYSE American: SOAR), today announced the appointment of Alan D. Gaines to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Gaines will also serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
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