[monkeyshine]

It says right in the OP:

the revenue coming mostly from contracts with the U.S. government and California

I don't know the terms of the contracts. But clearly it isn't profitable, or, it's a hustle by the plane's owner(s). Or something else. Maybe some sheikh wants a plane with a swimming pool.

[Mr.Unique]

Let's get back to my comment on your original post.

California screwing itself again. Just got how many billions in ‘free covid money’, but can’t pay for the plane they ordered?

They didn't order the plane. They don't own they plane.