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Quarterly Performance: Surf Air Mobility Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.64 per share, slightly worse than the expected loss of $0.61, but an improvement from a loss of $0.94 per share a year ago. The company also posted revenues of $29.17 million, exceeding estimates by 4.30%.

Stock Performance: The company's shares have declined by approximately 43.6% since the start of the year, contrasting with a 16.4% gain in the S&P 500, raising concerns about future stock performance.

Earnings Outlook: The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.57, with revenues expected to be $28.28 million. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to perform in line with the market.

Industry Context: The Transportation - Airline industry is currently ranked in the bottom 30% of Zacks industries, which may impact Surf Air Mobility's stock performance. Another industry player, Corporacion America Airports S.A., is expected to report significantly improved earnings in its upcoming quarter.

Strategic Deal Announcement: Surf Air Mobility Inc. has secured a $100 million strategic deal to enhance its SurfOS software and improve its financial position, raising $26 million from new equity for development and commercialization.

Stock Issuance and Partnership: The company plans to issue $6 million in stock to Palantir Technologies as prepayment for software access, aiming to strengthen their partnership and integrate AI capabilities into SurfOS.

Refinancing Efforts: Surf Air completed a $74 million senior secured convertible note, generating $65 million in gross proceeds, which will be used to repay existing liabilities and reduce annual cash interest expenses.

Market Performance: Following these developments, Surf Air Mobility's stock (SFRM) experienced a decline of 4.52%, trading at $3.170.