DHS Seeks Operator for 9-Plane Deportation Fleet as It Expands Crisis Response
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10
DHS Seeks Operator for 9-Plane Deportation Fleet as It Expands Crisis Response
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 10
Summary
DHS has begun searching for a company to operate and maintain a new government-owned fleet aimed at supporting deportation flights, emergency missions and senior-official travel.
The planned fleet would include seven Boeing 737-700s or similar aircraft plus two C-37B jets or equivalent Gulfstream 650ERs, according to a request sent to aviation companies this week.
The move would give the US government a dedicated in-house aviation capability rather than relying solely on outside arrangements for removals and other homeland security transport needs.
The plan underscores the Trump administration's push to strengthen deportation logistics while also building aircraft capacity for crisis response and executive transport.