During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred compensation expense in the amount of $2,277,115 and $4,482,330 compared to $45,000, and $153,000, respectively, for the same periods of the prior year. The increase in compensation expense in the amounts of $2,232,115 and $4,329,330 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, is attributable to increases in staffing required to complete the FAA certification process and entry into revenue service.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred directors’ fees in the amount of $12,000 and $60,000 compared to $Nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, which is attributable to the Board of Director compensation.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred education and training expense in the amount of $83,445 and $373,948, respectively, compared to $Nil for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in education and training expense in the amounts of $83,445 and $373,948 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is attributable to training for the flight crew required to complete the FAA certification process and entry into revenue service.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred general and administrative expenses in the amount of $711,807 and $1,433,043, respectively, compared to $73,804 and $92,971 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in general and administration expenses in the amounts of $638,003 and $1,340,072 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is attributable to increased corporate and business activities required in order to complete the FAA certification process and entry into revenue service.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred marketing and advertising expense in the amount of $47,956 and $366,281, respectively, compared to $7,327 and $8,977 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in marketing and advertising expense in the amount of $40,629 and $357,304 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is attributable to entry into revenue service.
Professional fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $739,764 and $1,353,577, respectively, compared to $85,192 and $91,160 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and related to accounting, audit, consulting and legal fees involving corporate matters. The increase in professional fees in the amount of $654,572 and $1,262,417 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was attributable primarily to professional fees required for the spin out of Canada Jetlines and to complete the FAA certification process.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred regulatory costs in the amount of $47,291 and $189,530, respectively, compared to $0 and $0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in regulatory costs in the amounts of $47,291 and $189,530 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was due to increased transfer agent, listing, filing fees and the cost of Board and shareholder meetings due to private placements.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred rent expense in the amount of $1,217,258 and $2,198,339, respectively, compared to $21,994 and $33,087 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in rent expense in the amounts of $1,195,264 and $2,165,252 incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 is attributable to rent expense for three aircraft with delivery dates of December 2020 and April and September 2021.
The Company recorded share-based payments expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 in the amount of $280,903 and $565,888, respectively, compared to $216,111 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. This expense is related to the fair value of equity awards granted in the period, including stock options and restricted share units.
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