Joby Aviation, a California-based aviation company, has extended its Agility Prime contract with the United States Air Force for the third time, bringing the total potential value of the contract up to $131 million. Joby is currently developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which will be used by the Air Force and other federal agencies to demonstrate potential logistics use cases, including cargo and passenger transportation.
Under the agreement, Joby will deliver and operate up to nine of its five-seat, low-noise, zero-operating emissions aircraft. The first two aircraft are expected to be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base, California, by early 2024, becoming the first electric air taxis to be stationed at a U.S. military base.