Starfighters Space Founder Rick Svetkoff Resigns; Tim Franta Appointed New CEO
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Rick Svetkoff has resigned as CEO, President, Chairman, and Director of Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET). Tim Franta has been appointed as the new CEO. Svetkoff founded the company in 1996 and has a background as a U.S.
Navy pilot and a pilot for Continental Airlines. The company acknowledged his contributions to its development. Franta, who has worked with Svetkoff for over 20 years, expressed gratitude for the foundation left by Svetkoff as the company transitions into commercialization.

Feb 23, 2026, 10:43 PM