Overview
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it will acquire six Boeing 737s for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights.
- DHS has a nearly $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation for the aircraft, according to reporting cited by officials.
- The move marks a shift from relying on chartered planes to a government-owned fleet dedicated to removals.
- DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said the initiative is projected to save $279 million by enabling more efficient flight patterns.
- Reporting links the purchase to a broader congressional funding increase for immigration enforcement earlier this year, while key details on operators, staffing, basing, schedules, and maintenance remain undisclosed.