# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001936224
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-234632
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
**Character Count:** 11301
**Document Hash:** e55850e18c33f7ae72218fe0b80ba8b3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-234632.hdr.sgml**: 20251008

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-234632

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251007

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251008

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251008

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001936224
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** AIR TRANSPORTATION, NONSCHEDULED [4522]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41759
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251383007

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12111 S. CRENSHAW BLVD.
- **CITY:** HAWTHORNE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90250
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 310-365-3675

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12111 S. CRENSHAW BLVD.
- **CITY:** HAWTHORNE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90250

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM** 8-K

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2025

**SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-41759** | **36-5025592** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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**12111 S. Crenshaw Blvd.**

**Hawthorne,** CA 90250

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

**(424)** **332-5480**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of Each Class:** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:** |
| **Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share** | **SRFM** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers**

On October 7, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Surf Air Mobility Inc. (the "Company") appointed Shawn Pelsinger as a Class A director of the Board, effective as of October 8, 2025.

Mr. Pelsinger is currently Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Acrisure, a global fintech provider of solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, and real estate services.

Prior to joining Acrisure, Mr. Pelsinger was the Global Head of Corporate Development & Senior Counsel of Palantir Technologies ("Palantir") (NASDAQ: PLTR) for 10 years from March 2015 to April 2025, where he played a key role in establishing the strategic relationship between the Company and Palantir in 2021. He continued to be responsible for the Palantir relationship with the Company until April 2025, when he left Palantir. At Palantir, he was instrumental in the creation of Skywise, a data platform for the commercial aviation industry via a partnership between Palantir and Airbus. He also led deals with Korea Telecom, Fujitsu, Sompo, HD Hyundai, Credit Suisse, Starlab Space and others.

In July 2024, Mr. Pelsinger was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Palantir Technologies Japan, K.K., a subsidiary of Palantir, and remains a member of that Board, advising on strategic direction and governance frameworks.

In September 2022, Mr. Pelsinger was appointed a member of the Board of Directors of Palantir, Korea, LLC, a subsidiary of Palantir, and remains a member of that Board, providing strategic oversight on governance, compliance, and partnerships.

Pursuant to the Company's Director Compensation Policy, Mr. Pelsinger will receive an initial equity grant under the Company's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan with a target grant date fair value of $231,000, awarded in the form of restricted stock units. Subject to Mr. Pelsinger's continued service, the initial equity award will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant. Mr. Pelsinger has entered into an Indemnification Agreement with the Company in the same form as its other directors have entered, which is filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2024.

Mr. Pelsinger has not been appointed to serve on any of the committees of the Board.

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On October 8, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Pelsinger to the Board. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, are furnished herewith and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Exhibit Title or Description** |
| 99.1 | [<u>Press release dated October 8, 2025</u>](srfm-ex99_1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.** | **SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.** |
| Date: October 8, 2025 | By: | /s/ Oliver Reeves |
|  | Name: | Oliver Reeves |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

EX 99-1

![img196684351_0.jpg](img196684351_0.jpg)

**Surf Air Mobility Appoints Shawn Pelsinger to Board of Directors**

*Mr. Pelsinger was formerly the Global Head of Corporate Development & Senior Counsel of Palantir Technologies.*

**LOS ANGELES** – October 8, 2025 – Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) ("the Company", "Surf Air Mobility"), a leading regional air mobility platform, announced today the appointment of Shawn Pelsinger to the Company's Board of Directors, effective October 8, 2025.

Mr. Pelsinger is currently Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Acrisure, a global fintech provider of solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, and real estate services.

Prior to joining Acrisure, Mr. Pelsinger was the Global Head of Corporate Development & Senior Counsel of Palantir Technologies ("Palantir") (NASDAQ: PLTR) for 10 years from March 2015 to April 2025, where he played a key role in establishing the strategic relationship between Surf Air Mobility and Palantir in 2021. He continued to be responsible for the Palantir relationship with Surf Air Mobility until April 2025, when he left Palantir. At Palantir, he was instrumental in the creation of Skywise, a data platform for the commercial aviation industry via a partnership between Palantir and Airbus. He also led deals with Korea Telecom, Fujitsu, Sompo, HD Hyundai, Credit Suisse, Starlab Space and others.

In July 2024, Mr. Pelsinger was appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of Palantir Technologies Japan, K.K., a subsidiary of Palantir, and remains a Member of that Board, advising on strategic direction and governance frameworks.

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EX 99-1

![img196684351_0.jpg](img196684351_0.jpg)

In September 2022, Mr. Pelsinger was appointed a Member of the Board of Directors of Palantir, Korea, LLC, a subsidiary of Palantir, and remains a Member of that Board, providing strategic oversight on governance, compliance, and partnerships.

Earlier in his career, Shawn practiced law at Shearman & Sterling LLP (now A&O Shearman). He is currently an advisor to a number of early-stage technology companies and has been an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School since 2013.

Carl Albert, Chairman of the Board of Surf Air Mobility, said: "We are very pleased to welcome Shawn to our Board. We believe his deep expertise in enterprise software and understanding of our SurfOS technology will be beneficial as we work to bring SurfOS technology to market."

Shawn Pelsinger said: "Having previously collaborated with the company on its SurfOS software initiatives during my time at Palantir, I've seen firsthand the impact this technology can have on the air mobility industry. I'm thrilled to join Surf Air Mobility's Board to support development and growth for SurfOS."

**About Surf Air Mobility**

Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based regional air mobility platform and one of the largest commuter airlines in the U.S. by scheduled departures. It is also the largest U.S. passenger operator of Cessna Caravans. In addition to its airline operations and On Demand charter services, Surf Air Mobility is developing an AI-powered software platform

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EX 99-1

![img196684351_0.jpg](img196684351_0.jpg)

for the Regional Air Mobility industry. The company is also working to commercialize electrified aircraft and develop proprietary powertrain technology for the Cessna Caravan. Surf Air Mobility plans to offer its software and electrification solutions to the Regional Air Mobility industry to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.

**Surf Air Mobility Media Contacts**<br> Press: press@surfair.com<br>Investors: investors@surfair.com

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