Skyways Air Transportation Inc.
Austin, TX Doing business as Skyways Automation
- UEI
- DATMBHX83MN7
- CAGE
- 88NE1
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 500 Center Ridge Dr #200, Austin, TX 78753, USA
- Website
- skyways.com
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,327,102 |
| FY2025 | $10,806,151 |
| FY2024 | $2,162,667 |
| FY2023 | $294,443 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $1,327,102 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Skyways Air Transportation Inc., doing business as Skyways Automation, is a for-profit small business headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializing in autonomous logistics and transportation solutions. The company focuses on developing advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with a primary emphasis on autonomous aerial resupply, just-in-time delivery services, and innovative transportation technologies leveraging artificial intelligence. Registered in SAM.gov since December 2018, Skyways has positioned itself as a key innovator in autonomous transportation solutions for federal government agencies, particularly within defense and research sectors.
The company has secured multiple federal contract awards primarily from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Department of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, concentrating on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. These contracts include developing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems, with specific projects like the SKYWAYS V3 300LB VTOL UAS and 12-Hour Continuous Inter-Unit Autonomous UAS Resupply. Skyways has been awarded contracts ranging from $47,775 to $37,076,060, with most awards set aside for small businesses. The company has demonstrated expertise in prototype development, research, and autonomous logistics solutions, serving as both a prime and subcontractor on projects involving maritime logistics, rapid cargo resupply, and advanced transportation technologies.
Skyways Air Transportation Inc. holds two significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs): a $4,999,999 single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with AFRL for Rapid Cargo Resupply under the SBIR Phase III program, and a $4,178,437.22 Other Transaction IDV with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for just-in-time delivery services. These IDVs enable the company to provide ongoing prototype development, research and development, and on-demand air transportation services across the continental United States and its territories. The IDVs support the company's mission of developing autonomous logistics solutions, with performance periods extending through April 2029, and allow for subsequent task order issuances that leverage Skyways' innovative unmanned aerial systems and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Quick answers
Is Skyways Air Transportation Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Skyways Air Transportation Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through April 17, 2027.
How much has Skyways Air Transportation Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $10,806,151 to Skyways Air Transportation Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $14,590,362 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Skyways Air Transportation Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Skyways Air Transportation Inc. ranked #27 in PSC 1550 and #46 in PSC AC32 in FY2025.
What is Skyways Air Transportation Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Skyways Air Transportation Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Skyways V3 300LB vertical takeoff and landing (FA22802599523), from Air Force, on May 6, 2025.
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