"The Department of Homeland Security has signed a nearly $140m contract to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportation operations. The contract, signed with the Virginia-based firm Daedalus Aviation, was first reported by the Washington Post on Wednesday and later confirmed by DHS. In a statement to the Guardian confirming the purchase, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said: This new initiative will save $279 million in taxpayer dollars by allowing ICE to operate more effectively, including by using more efficient flight patterns."
"According to its website, the company provides comprehensive, responsive flight operations tailored to the unique needs of each mission, ranging from high-tempo government-directed evacuations to sensitive international repatriations. It added: Whether operating in contested airspace, remote locations, or under diplomatic sensitivity, we deliver aviation support that moves people and missions forward. According to the Washington Post, funding for the new fleet will come from the congressionally-approved $170bn budget allocated for Trump's border and immigration policies."
The Department of Homeland Security signed a nearly $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to buy six Boeing 737s for deportation operations. DHS stated the purchase will save $279 million by enabling ICE to use more efficient flight patterns and operate more effectively. Daedalus advertises tailored flight operations for missions including evacuations and international repatriations, and claims capability in contested or diplomatically sensitive environments. Funding is drawn from a congressionally approved $170 billion budget for border and immigration policies, which also covers detention centers, ICE enforcement, and border wall construction. Earlier reports noted proposals to buy more aircraft and cautioned on costs versus contracting.
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