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KYLE ERNIE JOHNSON

December 22, 2025

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  1. Source Kyleworth Aero Business Plan Simulation, forward looking projections subject

    to significant uncertainties and contingencies; Notes:1Performance targets based on current development status of aircraft( Avia E6).Cruise speed based on Kyleworth engineering assessment assuming flight at 10,000 ft.2Operating range refers to service range (after accounting for reserves). 3Kyleworth’s primary certification authority (FAA) stipulates probability of less than one aircraft loss per billion flight hours; Note: Rendering utilizing computer graphics 4Based on company estimates assuming, among other things, load factor of 100%, i.e., 6 seaters. Largest eVTOL cabin with up to 6 passengers Commercial airliner 10 3 Competitive Price⁴ $2/km per pax High-speed 320 km/h (~200 MPH) Operating range1,2 402 km (~250 MI) safetylevel INVESTOR DECK 2025 -9 PIONEERING ELECTRIC AERIAL MOBILITY
  2. KYLEWORTH Aero Footprint: HQ: Delaware C-Corp (Investor + Corporate Governance)

    U.S. Office: Washington, D.C. (Regulatory, FAA, DoD engagement) Global Hub: South Africa (Engineering, Prototyping, SACAA, MENA) KYLEWORTH Aero at a Glance ~2 years old company 10+ Team previously built ~10 aircrafts, autonomy and battery. Filed 50+ Patents across battery and aircraft. If batteries can fly it, batteries will fly it -because they finally make the economics work at scale. ~Kyle Ernie (Co-Founder and CEO) 100+ Aircraft already pre-ordered 450M+ Value of Pre-order Book 66.7% Capital Efficiency vs Peers 1.Conditional pre-orders 2.Estimated value of the pre-order book 3.EASA SC-VTOL 2019 [link] 4.Based on company estimations $
  3. 4 $450M+ Signed Customer Validation: Secured 100+ pre-orders from qualified

    regional operators and airlines, providing irrefutable evidence of Product-Market Fit. Powerful Partner Network MOUs and LOIs with dozens of leading partners across the cargo and advanced air mobility ecosystem. Unrivaled Unit Economics, 10X Moat (1.00 $/Seat Mile): Proprietary Battery delivers 10X life-cycle and up to 40% operational cost advantage over competitors, creating a clear, long-term profit moat. This is only defensible 30yr economic moat in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Strategic Capital Leverage (80X Potential): Seed Round projected to generate 80X Multiple of Invested Capital (MOIC) by buying down the two largest industry risks (certification and time). Dual-Market Footprint (UAM/RAM): Unique aircraft architecture addresses both high- density Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and profitable Regional Air Mobility (RAM) routes, doubling the Total Addressable Market (TAM) and fleet utilization. Derisked Certification Path(30 Months Saved) : Utilizing SACAA-FAA BASA Annex 2 IPA Strategy to cut 30-months and $20M from the FAA TCV schedule resulting in $195M cost saving. Certification is an on-ramp not a detour. Early Cash-flow and Dual Fleet Validation: Unlocks 12-18 months of early revenue from Sub-Saharan Africa mid-mile range/RAM/Cargo operations under SACAA, generating vital operational data for FAA TCV. Certification Time Advantage: The inherently safe, modular propulsion and battery architecture (SSD-LTO) simplifies regulatory requirements, enabling a faster, more capital- efficient path to Type Certification across CAA/EASA/FAA jurisdictions. High Leverage Quantified Risk Seasoned veterans of aerospace, battery and autonomy industry with experience in building, certifying and scaling.
  4. Source: Kyleworth; Note: image rendering utilizing computer graphics High Utilization

    Low cost Highest Safety KYLEWORTH Aero is developing convenient, low- cost electric aircraft (VTOL) for both urban and regional air mobility of vehicle,specifically designed for urban and regional reach. Enabled through expected attractive seat pricing and high payload of Kyleworth Aero's aircraft (Avia E6). Tackle long commutes, congestion pollution and noise with a new class Short-term Mission … to solve urban congestion and broken regional connectivity Long-term Mission – – – – scalable Kyleworth's technology Democratize and Decarbonize aviation for all flights of up to 2,000 km and 60 seats Enabled through aircraft platform approach based on CONFIDENTIAL P. 04
  5. 05 THE PRICE IS RIGHT, COMPELLING UNIT ECONOMICS TECHNOLOGY IS

    CERTIFIABLE: DE- RISKED PROPULSION PATH – We've validated our key enabling technologies: (propulsion, battery technology, low-noise architecture are fully tested in simulation, and validated with subscale and component prototypes). 1. Attractive Economics: ~$1 operating cost per seat mile (25-250 mile journey) on par with premium ride-hailing, but dramatically faster and zero-emissions. Enabled through operational efficiencies of our battery and the high utilization rate of the Avia E6 platform. - Massive Mode-Shift Potential: Unlocks eVTOL as a mainstream alternative to cars, cargo trucks, trains, and regional flights for both commuters and businesses. KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION| 2025 P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L KYLEWORTH is positioned to lead this new dimension of travel, delivering city-to-city speed at everyday prices. WHY eVTOL? WHY NOW? –Battery cost curve crossed aviation viability threshold in 2024 –BASA Annex 2 unlocks 30-month certification arbitrage –Regional routes (<500 km) hit profitability before urban air taxi
  6. Tier 1 Industrial Partners Certifying Proven Technology Low Capital /

    High Margin Experimental Why Kyleworth? The Core Cost Driver: Battery Amortization Speed Kyleworth: 20–25 flights/day (10C fast charge + supercap buffer) Industry norm: 8–10 flights/day A Focused Business Model A Winning Team Utilization Advantage Conventional eVTOL Li-ion: 1,000–1,500 cycles → replacement every 6–18 months Kyleworth SSD-LTO: 12,000+ cycles → replacement aligned with airframe life
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    Ǖ Speed / Flying a Full-Scale Prototype in 12-18 mo 
 Development Progress Engineering prototype – Validate and improve accuracy of models created based on data from sub-scale flight models, labs, rigs and numerical simulations Extensively validated aircraft performance; aerodynamics and propulsions system (proprotors and ducted fans). Scale model enable rapid validation including propulsion units.
  8. With no need for runways, the AVIA E6 eVTOL offers

    new missions sets to customers, from rural and isolated medical missions to parcel delivery. Single pilot VFR, VFR night, IFR AVIA E6 600 kg payload 161 -174 kts cruise speed 6.23 m³ / 220 ft³ Cabin Volume P.06
  9. Dual Pilot Configurable Pragmatic | Purpose-built for simplicity and ease

    of operation Training Programs Curriculums and immersive simulators to train pilots and mechanics. 1. Training as-a- service model 2. Custom training tools 3. Education TRAINING & SIMULATION
  10. CARGO AVIA E6/625 PASSENGER Cargo missions generate immediate revenue, validate

    our core tech in real operations, and accumulate the flight hours required for FAA Type Certification of the passenger variant. Cargo first → FAA TCV → Passenger second. This is the fastest, lowest-risk path to commercial eVTOL aviation.
  11. Proprietary Battery technology enable rapid turnaround recharging times. High efficiency

    tilt-props + Vectored thrust SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Welcome from the CEO Urban Air Mobility is to Become a Reality for All The Urban Air Mobility Market UAM in Numbers P.8 Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & CIS Latin America Middle East North America Urban & Regional Reach Optimized for high-utilization, shared mobility 6-seater layout eVTOL, 5 passenger at EIS, up to 6 at autonomous configuration. Tailored for dual-use, sub 500 km range addresses 99% of UAM and 70% regional missions Helicopter agility + jet cruise efficiency, [L/D] > 13 Better payload (600kg) and Unit economics. Fully Battery electric vehicle, attractive economics. Drive acceptance in dense urban areas. ~55dB Noise Profile (Quiet Operations) Based on Avia E6, a 6-seat battery-electric eVTOL with sub-500-km range and ~55 dB acoustic signature @100m Capable of vertical takeoff and high-speed regional flight. ~15 MIN FULL CHARGE ~185-200 MPH CRUISE SPEED
  12. No trade-off between vertical and horizontal flight. No Dead Weight:

    Efficient use of propulsion units, function for both lift & cruise (Low OpEx). Stable De-risked Transition: ducts initiate transition, props stabilize. Multi-mission: Optimised for both regional and urban air travel. Fail-operational: Guaranteed landing capability even with primary system failure(critical safety sign-off). Centralized FCS (de-risk certification cost and time). Simple, straightforward design Easier maintenance Limited adaptability across missions Inefficient use of lift assets in cruise High maintenance costs due to frequent on-&-off of lift rotors DISTINCTIVE DESIGN BETWEEN LIFT+CRUISE AND VECTORED THRUST Efficient combination of VTOL and cruise Familiar aircraft lineage (helicopter/airplane hybrid) Transition risk makes certification challenging High failure risk in vertical - horizontal transitions Efficient cruising Long range * Energy intensive hover * Take-off noise level * High battery drain Efficient takeoff/landing Easiest to certify * Less efficient cruising * Slower speeds * Very short range * High battery drain Scalability limitations Source: Assessment by KYLEWORTH management. The comparative information presented herein reflects KYLEWORTH’s internal analysis of publicly available data on various eVTOL architectures This information belongs to KYLEWORTH and cannot be used or reproduced without written permission from the Company. 7 KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION| 2025 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL TILT ROTOR LIFT + CRUISE VECTORED FAN MULTI-ROTOR P.9
  13. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL ANCHORED CUSTOMERS ACROSS 3 VERTICALS -Medical, organ

    transport & pharma cold-chains -High-margin time-critical FHS(Flight Hour Service) contracts; generates 24/7 reliability data High Value Low Volume (HVLV) Cargo KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION 2025 3 AVIA CARGO VARIANT 10 Economies of Scale Governments Medical Equipment rotation, hospital-clinic network logistics Scaling leverages proven unit economics and flight data to capture a significantly larger market segment. Target Market Shift: Transition from high- value HVT-SC to Standard Mid-Mile Logistics (SMM- L), competing directly with expensive, unreliable ground freight and short-haul turboprops.
  14. Primary Mission: High-Value, Time-Sensitive Cargo (HVT-SC). Focus on pharmaceutical logistics,

    vital organs/blood transport, and high-security financial document transfer (O.R. Tambo to Sandton, etc.). Market pays a premium for the speed, and reliability that only eVTOL can provide. The Tipping Point: KYLEWORTH's cost structure and high reliability will drive Massive Mode-Shift for e-commerce, perishable goods, and manufacturing supply chains, which are currently restricted by high aerial shipping costs. ​ Global Expansion: Operational data validated in the challenging African & Asian environment provides the de-risked foundation for rapid deployment in the Americas and APAC regions.
  15. Illustrative customer base trends 100+ Fast-Growing Orderbook $450M+ These are

    conditional / if-then orders to validate market demand and customer commitment to purchase Avia E-06 aircraft. FLORIDA SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA NEW YORK DUBLIN GLOBAL HQ DUBAI HONG KONG SINGAPORE SHANGHAI ORDERS CONVERTS INTO FIRM PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND DEPOSITS: The binding agreement triggers progressively upon unlocking certification, flight tests and regulatory milestones. DIVERSE SEGMENT VALIDATE ECONOMIC MODEL: Our pipeline includes operators in Air Taxi, Regional Commuter, and Cargo; proving the viability of $1/seat-mile across multiple high-volume use cases. I N V E S T O R D E C K 2 0 2 5 P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L 4 2 Today's total value MENA 100+ conditional pre-orders across 3 continents Operators span cargo, regional commuter, and urban mobility with Validated Demand. 3 operators completed route-level feasibility analysis 2 cargo customers prepared for early operations under SACAA Over 30% of customers progressing toward binding agreements upon first flight Customers on Three Continents Proportional distribution of pre-orderbook
  16. ROUTE ~65 km LENGTH 40 min Gautrain 8 Connects Gauteng’s

    business core to Rustenburg, a key mining and industrial hub, and South Africa’s premier leisure and hospitality destination hotels, casinos, golf resorts, and conference venues. High frequency daily route. 28 min 3h0min 3h0min Sandton Midrand Johannesburg JHB, OR Tambo Int. Airport up to 1h 18min 1h30min 12 MIN TIME SAVING Connects South Africa’s administrative capital with the country’s largest economic and financial centre, linking government, legal, defence, and corporate clusters directly to Sandton (home to the JSE and headquarters of Africa’s major banks, mining houses, and multinationals). Rivonia O.R Tambo Int. Airport - Fin. Center eVTOL Cuts Travel Times by up to 80% with Zero Operating Emissions. A high-frequency executive and commuter corridor positioned between two of the country’s most important decision-making hubs. O. R. Tambo processes over 20 million passengers annually, feeding significant regional movement into Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Sandton–Pretoria axis is one of South Africa’s most congested routes, often reaching 90 minutes by road. An eVTOL cuts this to under 15 minutes, unlocking major time savings for business travelers, government officials, and high-value commuters, with parallel opportunity for priority legal, financial, and administrative cargo. Rationale Business: Rustenburg is a major center for platinum mining, industry, and corporate offices. eVTOL service enables fast executive travel, inspections, and client visits. Leisure & Tourism: Sun City attracts local and international visitors year-round for resorts, events, golf, and conferences. Regional Connectivity: The ~130 km journey from Johannesburg frequently suffers from heavy congestion and long road delays. Value Proposition: Transforming a 2–3 hour road trip into under 30 minutes allows seamless movement for corporate executives, tourists, conference delegates, and high-value hospitality guests. JHB— Rustenburg/Sun City ROUTE ~130 km LENGTH Rustenburg TIME SAVING up to 2h30min JOHANNESBURG (40min + transfers, security) Rationale KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION| 2025 CONFIDENTIAL Sun city Pretoria
  17. Boston Washington Williamsport Baltimore Pottsville Binghamton Norwich Allentown Trenton Poughkeepsie

    Albany Greenwich New Haven Springfield Providence Philadelphia New York JFK Airport Montauk Harrisburg Reading Scranton Middletown ~30 minutes -~$170 ~40 minutes -~$200 ~2 hours time saving ~5 minutes -~$65 ~40 minutes time saving ~1+ hour time saving Real time savings & convenience drive customer value Source: Estimated pricing based on Kyleworth business plan. Note: 6–Seater: 2026E. Time calculations based on Kyleworth flight time with average speed of 200 mph. Time comparison based on average trip time by car according to Google Maps. New York used for illustrative purposes only. Kyleworth is expecting to initially launch in Florida and Southern Africa. Range refers to service range (service range = physical range minus reserves).
  18. 19 10 CERTIFICATION STRATEGY: BASA-LEVERAGED PATH, 30 MONTHS SAVED THE

    CHALLENGE ( THE INDUSTRY STANDARD) THE KYLEWORTH STRATEGY QUANTIFIED VALUE UNLOCKED Direct FAA TC : ~6 years, requiring fully duplicated and costly testing for novel battery and eVTOL IP under Special Conditions. SACAA-FAA/EASA BASA ANNEX 2 IPA : Primary certification basis with SACAA, allowing the FAA/EASA to accept SACAA test data, conformity inspections, and safety findings. Design once, certify twice. High Capital Burn: ~$30M+ in duplicated testing and staff costs over the certification period. SACAA-FAA Shadow Oversight: FAA/EASA engineers review compliance artifacts in parallel , ensuring immediate alignment with US standards. Zero Cash Flow: Burn rate for 5–7 years until full TC/PC. Early Revenue On-Ramp: SACAA certification unlocks 12-18 months of early cargo/regional operations, generating essential flight data and initial cash flow. 30 months faster to TCV : (From ~48 mo – to ~18 mo validation. $20M Direct Cost Avoidance (Testing, DER fees, and regulatory redundancy. $175M in Accelerated Value (Burn avoidance + early revenue.
  19. CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROGRESS Source: EASA. Company information. Management estimates. Note:

    Reception of approved / released G-1 Issue Paper in process. P.41 Complete In discussion with relevant authority Not started familiarization CRI A-01 Certification Certification Program Compliance Demonstration & Reports Type How does the Avia E6 architecture work? G-1 Issue Paper Which requirements will apply Which means and methods to for the Avia E-6? demonstrate compliance? CRI A-01 Agreement on how will we demonstrate compliance and authority Level of Involvement Collection of methods and evidences to demonstrate compliance Differences between EASA and FAA Certification Basis Additional tests & reports to account for Significant Standard Differences between EASA/FAA and SACAA Certification Basis G-2 Issue Paper Additional tests&reports to account for Significant Standard Verification of compliance Aircraft technical basis Release all Certification Plans and all Means of Compliance to authority Agreement on Certification (incl.Means of Compliance) -Engaged with regulators from concept phase -Certification basis established under emerging eVTOL frameworks -Safety Management System exceeds regulatory requirements -Environmental compliance built into design philosophy Regulatory Advantage
  20. Proprietary 17 To succeed, the Avia Series has to meet

    the certification needs of our customers’ local aviation authority. Kyleworth has validation applications in process with authorities who are amongst the most influential globally, including the majority of the agencies that comprise the Certification Management Team: EASA, FAA, SACAA and ANAC.1 Certifying with the CAA and FAA is expected to de-risk certification in other regions as FAA targets the same high levels as large Aeroplane Commercial Air Transport standards.2 This approach ensures that our aircraft is expected to have the highest coverage of any authorities’ certification needs allowing for rapid and efficient market penetration following Type Certification. Kyleworth has held positive informal discussions with many other national aviation authorities to accelerate fast sequential validations in these territories. 1. Kyleworth was initially working with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and now with the ; Federal Aviation Administration (USA); South African Civil Aviation Authority (South Africa) but not yet with, ANAC (Brazil) and Transport Canada 2.EASA SC-VTOL 2019 [link] Scale / A Global Market 
 FAA & CAA Certification Opens Global Markets
  21. KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION 2025 3 MARKET OPPORTUNITY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

    0.3T $300B by 2040: Expands air mobility to underserved markets Regional Air Mobility (City to City Connections under 600km) Optimized regional/ intercity (100-300mi trips) 50B+ Emergency & Humanitarian Response Urban Air Mobility (Passenger Rideshare) Short-haul trips (20-100 miles) TAM 2040 (Morgan Stanley projection) 1.5T Medical evacuation, disaster relief, firefighting Estimated $50B+ global market Cargo and Logistics Growing e-commerce last mile demand. High value, time-sensitive cargo 0.1T Defense & Security 0.7T ISR, troop transport, tactical resupply Defense aviation budgets >$700B annually (US alone) Multi–Channel Revenue Stream Opportunity 10
  22. OPPORTUNITY TODAY SUBSTANTIAL TANGIBLE OPPORTUNITY TODAY WITH HIGH GROWTH FORECAST

    FAA $302bn 1 $979bn Commercial Airlines 1 $53bn Helicopters 2 $48bn 3 Current TAM of Ride Hailing & Taxi Current TAM of CurrentTAM of Current TAM of Private Jets 1. Statista Mobility Market Outlook, 2019 TAM. 2. IATA Global airline Industry Revenue, 2025 TAM. 3. Magna Business Jet Market Databank, 2020 TAM. 4. Global Business Jet eVTOL/Urban Air Mobility, Business fortune Insights, 2025 MULTIPLE MARKETS TODAY KYLEWORTH'S AVIA E6 WILL BE IMMEDIATELY COMPETITIVE IN 2024 2025 2029 2030 2040 CAAs unlocking local launches in Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Upside TAM of $4.4tn by 2040 Annual TAM of $1tn by 20404 FAA+CAA Certification unlocks global reach I N V E S T O R D E C K 2 0 2 5 P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L 1 1 Certification+ Dual-mode Adoption Inflection point
  23. Regulatory framework Political support Funding support Air space framework Air

    traffic control Design Planning Build Charging Operations Brand Passenger experience B2C booking platforms UX / UI • • • • • • • • • • • Air Space Infrastructure Commercial Speed / A Focused Business Model 
 Dominant OEM + Services Business Model Covering other parts of value chain Strategic Partners Design Development Test Certification Manufacture Ground crew Flight Operations Pilot training Aircraft MRO Battery Services Confidential 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Product OEM Operations Authorities OEM business model advantages –Fast time-to-market as KYLEWORTH can initially focus on aircraft development, certification, production, and delivery Cash generated through Pre-Delivery- Payments and aircraft sales Access to expected recurring high- margin aftersales cashflows. – – –Low upfront cost to develop other parts of value chain as we leverage strategic partners Battery Licensing and replacements, and autonomy upgrades (SaaS) expected to be a significant portion of total aftersales revenues. – Direct access to critical minerals secures long-term battery and composite material resilience and cost- competitive scaling. – Core Competencies
  24. KYLEWORTH AERO PRESENTATION 2025 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 12 KEY ENABLING

    TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGN KEY ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGN
  25. Design Battery tech and System Design Integration & Simulation Global

    Aviation AIRCRAFT BATTERY ROTOR SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION PROPRIETARY TECH DRIVING SAFETY & SCALABILITY End-to-end simulation of aircraft + operations derisks launch & expedite certification Seamless roadmap from piloted today → supervised autonomy → full autonomy tomorrow. Note : Image represented Avia E6 propeller simulation through computational Fluid Dynamics. Vertical Integration on Key enabling areas; Aircraft design, Electric Powertrain, Avionics, and Flight Control Software. Certified-ready propulsion architecture Certified-ready propulsion architecture Big data optimization & autonomy pathway Big data optimization & autonomy pathway Proprietary battery tech delivering unmatched safety, rapid recharging, and long cycle life. Battery Tech and System Battery Tech and System Mass-production Mass-production Designing for high-volume aerospace composites and modular systems. Strategic base in South Africa ensures low-cost manufacturing and secure access to critical raw materials for batteries and composites. De-risked dependency on fragile global supply chains and enabling cost-competitive scaling. Backed by strategic partnerships to scale manufacturing at automotive-like volumes. Multi-redundant hybrid propulsion derisks transition flight → the single biggest challenge in eVTOL. Built for FAA confidence. 25
  26. ADVANCED ROTORS & ELECTRIC DUCTS KEY ENABLER OF A SAFE,

    QUIET, EFFICIENT AND ROBUST EVTOL. -Advanced Load Management: Transient rotor loads balancing unlocks in-flight stability and passenger comfort. -Rotor acoustics is a key product differentiator in the eVTOL market, and Kyleworth's rotors and electric fans delivers a defensible edge in the noise-sensitive eVTOL market. - Proprietary rotor & EDFs design and fabrication create a strong competitive moat due to high entry barriers. -Through a rigorous program encompassing rig testing, wind tunnel evaluations, and real-world flight assessments, Kyleworth has cultivated unmatched expertise in eVTOL rotor design, augmented by sophisticated computational optimization techniques. -We have conducted extensive performance validation by testing rotors engineered in-house and external employing both subscale models and advanced computational simulations to ensure adherence to performance metrics and design efficacy. H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E L O W N O I S E S I G N A T U R E I M P A C T T O L E R A N T Natural sound profile prop-rotor unlocks vehicle acceptance. Validated performance Vectored Electric Ducted Fans (EDFs) optimize thrust, enable low energy consumption during cruise and lower acoustic signature. I N V E S T O R D E C K 2 0 2 5 P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L 2 7 Impact tolerant architecture and high redundancy unlocks reliability and safety of cormercial aviation. KEY ENABLER OF A SAFE, QUIET, EFFICIENT & ROBUST EVTOL
  27. Progress on Kyleworth Aero's Battery Tech Cell Technology Economic Edge

    Testing & Certification externally validated & Cell Industrialization ontrack Cell performance validated Proprietary Lithium-Titanate Oxide cell with dopants content – enables high energy- and power density Enables operational range of ~500 km with regulatory reserves. Long lifetime and rapid charging to Modular, plug-and-play, simplifies maintenance, upgrades, & fleet-scale De-risked scale-up through vertically- aligned, process-agnostic partnerships (InoBat, Gotion High-Tech) and upstream ties to critical materials (Li, Mn, Gr) from Africa and Indonesia. designed to meet stringent safety requirements Results represent important step towards validating achieve business case target → higher daily fleet cycles. by external laboratories Batteries last up to 10× longer than conventional lithium-ion. Lowers lifetime cost per vehicle, improving unit economics Packs being that Kyleworth battery will meet FAA's requirements for propulsion batteries Testing ongoing since April 2025. Battery chemistries, cell level and thermal run-away tests validating with independent labs (Wits, Tüv and SANSA) Extensive battery systems engineering activity and design, including fault tree analysis, structural analysis and battery management system development & testing. 1. Corresponds to ~500km flight distance Source: Kyleworth Aero Management estimates & company information CONFIDENTIAL P. 16
  28. B A T T E R Y P E R

    F O R M A N C E METRIC BASELINE (NMC- AVIATION LI-ION STANDARD KYLEWORTH BATTERY Cycle life (80% Capacity Retention) ~1,200 cycles Charge Rate (Peak Continuous) Thermal Runaway Onset Opex Reduction (Modeled) 2C ~110°C Baseline Bench + External : 12, 000 cycles RESULTING ADVANTAGE 10X Longer Life Bench + External : 10C Continuous 5X Faster Turnaround Bench Validated : 230°C 2X Higher Safety Margins –38% to –42% The Financial Moat 40 KEY DRIVER OF COST AND PERFORMANCE Certifiable and Industry Proven Extreme Cyle and Power Handling: High C-rate capability guarantees maximum power for take-off/ transition, crucial for safety and operational envelope. Optimal Tradeoff: between energy density, cell lifetime, and fast charging. Proven Stable Chemistries: Utilizing proven LTO with advanced nano-structured augmentation allowing partial TiO2 replacement to overcome LTO 's lower specific capacity combined with high- voltage cathode SSD LTO/NCM-811). Robust and Proven : automotive- validated cell construction and chemistry. Future-Proof Architecture: Modular design allows for seamless upgrades with new technology, protecting the fleet's long term competitive edge. – – – – Proprietary LTO/NCM-811 solid state architecture solves the energy density trade-off while maintaining the guaranteed 10X cycle life and fast charging.
  29. Lowest TCO in class: battery capex reduced to immaterial over

    life of asset: significantly lowers TCO by reducing battery replacement (a major capital expense). De-Risked Financial & Regulatory Model: The inherently safe and durable battery architecture provides operational certainty, mitigating the single largest financial and regulatory liability in the eVTOL sector. This allows for financial projections based on guaranteed high utilization rates and predictable, low operating expenses. Strategic Economic Advantage & Margin driver: Converts battery from liability to cost moat, underpinning a robust business model. Capex discipline: eliminates 30–40% airframe cost churn from 1–2 yr swaps. Battery pack represents 30-40% of the vehicle's total cost and conventional eVTOL models require operators to replace every 6-24 months. COMPELLING PROPOSITION – – – INDUSTRY PROVEN SAFE & STABLE CHEMISTRIES GUARANTEES CERTIFICATION KYLEWORTH's battery reduces the largest OpEx component (battery replacement) by 50%–75% over the aircraft's lifespan, making the ~$1 OpEx sustainable. 40 THE MOAT PATH TO PROFITABLE AIR MOBILITY De-Risked OpEx: Proven 12,000+ cycle life guarantees an over 10x longer operational life compared to competitors. 10C enables 5× faster and up to 25+ Daily Flights (vs. 8-10 for competitors) and drives high utilization (with supercapacitor buffer). Replacement OpEx: ~65% lower than conventional Li-ion competitor Safety and thermal risk: ~100× lower Overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantage: Up to 3× lower over aircraft lifetime
  30. SATCOM + 5G ANTENNA DOME → CONTINUOUS CONNECTIVITY FOR REMOTE

    SUPERVISION & FLEET DATA. TRIPLE IMUs (HIGH GRADE + TACTICAL+ MEMS) LAYERED INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM 4 TRIPLE- AIR DATA SYSTEM (AERODYNAMIC SENSING) TRIPLE GNSS ANTENNAS (WIDE- SPACED) → RESISTANT TO JAMMING & SPOOFING. RADAR ALTIMETER + LIDAR ALTIMETER → DUAL TECH FOR PRECISE ALTITUDE IN HOVER/LANDING HIGH GRADE INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM KYLEWORTH AERO 2025 | TECHNOLOGY | AVIONICS AND FLIGHT CONTROL SOFTWARE PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL 28 DUAL MULTI-MODE RADARS (MMWAVE) → DETECT OBSTACLES, TRAFFIC, AND WEATHER IN ALL VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. LONG-RANGE LIDAR + THERMAL IR CAMERA → PRECISION LANDING AND NIGHT/ALL- WEATHER OPS. TIP-MOUNTED ULTRASONIC ALTIMETERS → REDUNDANCY FOR HOVER & LOW-SPEED ALTITUDE. QUAD REDUNDANT FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTERS OPTICAL FLOW CAMERA CLUSTER → POSITION HOLDING IN GPS-DENIED URBAN CANYONS. Safest Path to Autonomy → Multi-modal sensing (radar + lidar + vision + IR) ensures no single weather or environment can compromise operations. Fail-Operational by Design → Aircraft remains controllable and mission-complete even with multiple sensor or system failures. → Unlike competitors who design to fail-safe (abort/land), Avia E-6 is built to finish the mission even with failures. Urban-Scale Trust → 360° situational awareness and UTM integration make Avia E-6 the first eVTOL engineered for dense city airspace. Fleet Economics Advantage → Predictive health monitoring means higher utilization and lower maintenance costs turning safety into profitability. Robust sensors establish concrete foundation for future autonomy. → → → →
  31. KYLEWORTH AERO 2025 | TECHNOLOGY | AVIONICS AND FLIGHT CONTROL

    SOFTWARE CONFIDENTIAL AVIA E6 FLIGHT TESTS CERTIFIED PILOTED DIRECTLY SUPERVISED REMOTELY SUPERVISED 2027-2028 2029-2032 2033-2035 Piloted Today. | •Supervised Autonomy | •Remote Supervision | •Full Autonomy Digital twin validation provides regulators with evidence of safety at each step. Seamless pathway designed to gain trust through progressive certification milestones. Increased Safety: High-redundant flight computers + flight planning reduce human error. REDUCED COSTS REVENUE GROWTH INCREASED SAFETY Eliminating pilot labor reduces per-seat cost through reduced operating costs. No pilot or operator frees up payload and space for an additional passenger Increase safety by significantly reducing human errors and increasing predictability 2035+ Enabler of Scale, Safety and low-cost AUTONOMY Autonomous flights accelerate KYLEWORTH Aero's roadmap, and advances full autonomy. Autonomy architecture development ongoing since Q3 2025, fast tracking safety and eVTOL scale. 31
  32. SYSTEM SIMULATION TOTAL ADDRESSABLE MARKET VEHICLE UTILIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE UTILIZATION PASSENGER

    LOAD FACTOR FLIGHT PROFITABILITY OPTIMIZER Success in air mobility depends on proving the entire ecosystem works: the aircraft, the energy system, the infrastructure, and the business model. In order to achieve success KYLEWORTH is analysing live data trips to determine optimal trip locations, cost and customer experience. System simulation ensures safety, scalability, and profitability before large-scale rollout. Full Digital Twin of Aircraft & Ecosystem End-to-end modeling of propulsion, energy, aerodynamics, and autonomy. Reduces certification risk by validating thousands of flight hours virtually. Integrated Operational Simulation Models vertiport infrastructure, charging cycles, throughput and airspace management. Optimizes routes across urban commutes + regional networks under 500 miles. Validated Economics Before Scale-Up Dynamic simulation of vehicle utilization, passenger load factors, and turnaround times. Proves flight profitability and cost-per-seat before committing capital to full fleet deployment. AIRCRAFT SPECS INFRASTRUCTURE AIRSPACE PRICE ELASTICITY COST MODEL 39
  33. ARCHER INVESTOR DECK 2021 4 TECHNOLOGY | MASS MANUFACTURING PRIVATE

    AND CONFIDENTIAL 33 Airframe and propulsion designed using proven aerospace methods to meet certification standards. Modular architecture across propulsion, airframe, and energy systems enables repeatable, standardized assembly at scale. Balanced Design for Performance & Scale reduces cost per unit while maintaining the performance edge critical to adoption. Strategic Supply Chain Advantage: South Africa provides direct access to critical minerals (platinum, manganese, vanadium, rare earths). Secures long-term supply resilience as global demand for battery materials accelerates. Partner-Enabled Volume Production: Manufacturing strategy leverages Tier-1 aerospace & automotive suppliers. Ensures cost-competitive scaling without full vertical integration risk. Aerospace-Grade Meets Automotive-Scale 36 − − − − − − −
  34. 46 OLIVIA V. SMITHS LEAD BATTERY SYSTEM SENIOR BATTERY &

    MANUFACTURING BRENNAN CAMPBELL PREVIOUSLY:SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER PREVIOUSLY: LEAD PREVIOUSLY: LEAD LEAD AUTONOMY DHANANJAY BANGAR PREVIOUSLY: LEAD PRINCE MARSHARK LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER JOHN CLARKSON FOUNDER & CTO - EXCEPTIONAL SENIOR TEAM HAND PICKED FROM AEROSPACE, BATTERY AND ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE Notes: Statistics as of October 2025. Logos represent previous employers of note K Y L E W O R T H A E R O 2 0 2 5 P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L FOUNDER & CEO KYLE ERNIE JOHNSON PREVIOUSLY: CHIEF ENGINEER/HEAD/CTO PREVIOUSLY CO-FOUNDER/ CTO/ CEO CUBERG - Realised $1.5+M Bootstrapped tech and mobility ventures. -Inventor with 20+ Patents across Deep-tech and battery. CHIEF CORMERCIAL OFFICER LEBOHANG MOKOALLO PREVIOUSLY: HEAD, LED GTM OF NEW AIRCRAFTS & DRONES. AIBOT LEAD BATTERY VALIDATION ALOK VERMA PREVIOUSLY: LEAD
  35. Aerostructures and Manufacturing Avionics and flight control computer Battery Testing

    and Validation Lightweight Seats, composites & testings Manufacturing, airspace and testing facilities. Source: Company information, management estimates. P.48 TIER 1 SUPPLIERS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS COMBINED WITH INTERNAL EXPERTISE. A SOPHISTICATED EVTOL ECOSYSTEM THAT ALLOWS US TO FOCUS ON HIGHEST VALUE ADD Manufacturing Cell-level Battery Testing & Validation
  36. Confidential 41 Capital Light / Low Capex / High Margin

    
 Less than 45% of the Capex vs Vertical Integration Expected capital required to certification ($m)1 0 500 2500 2000 1500 1000 Existing Brand Existing Customers Existing Infrastructure Existing Operations Kyleworth‘s Commercial Partner Benefit Vertically integrated aircraft and B2C operations business model (i.e. combining manufacture of Tesla and ride-share operations of Uber Design engineers Manufacture engineers Test engineers Existing Technologies Test Facilities Manufacturing Facilities Vertically integrated OEM and services business model 1. Slide intended to indicate illustrative comparison between expected costbase for the business models shown, rather than specific projections of costs for any one company. Kyleworth Aero‘s Industrial Partner Leverage 450
  37. Use of Proceeds Category Amt / % Key Deliverables Energy

    System $1.75M 22% Flight-rep battery pack, TÜV/Wits/SANSA validation, BMS + supercap Prototype $3M 38% Full-scale prototype, hover/translation flight, propulsion integration Certification $0.75M 9% SACAA G-1 acceptance, FAA shadow engagement, conformity planning Talent & Ops $2M 25% 20-22 person core team, Tier-1 integrations G&A / IP $0.5M 6% Patents, compliance, insurance Milestones Unlocked (Seed → Series A) 1. Technology Inflection Full third-party validated flight- representative battery pack • Demonstrated 10C fast charge • Validated safety & cycle-life data • 2. Aircraft Inflection Full-scale aircraft demonstration • Hover + low-speed translation flight • Entry into transition envelope (partial tilt) • Propulsion & control integration 3. Certification Inflection Regulatory pathway acceptance • SACAA G-1 certification basis accepted • FAA shadow test oversight established • Conformity planning + compliance matrix 4. Commercial Inflection Market validation & pre-orders • Convert >100 pre-orders to binding agreements • Signed cargo service contracts pending availability demonstration • Achieving these four inflection points de-risks the Series A by validating technology, product, regulatory path, and market demand. Convert >100 pre-orders into binding conditional purchase agreements Signed cargo service contracts pending availability demonstration Raising Seed Round / 2 Cert. Grade Inflection Point / Derisks Series A 
 $8M Achieve Two Certification-Grade Inflection Points
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