US signs nearly $140m deal to purchase six Boeing 737s for use in deportations

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Maya YangDecember 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed a nearly $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportation operations. DHS states this initiative will save $279 million in taxpayer dollars by allowing ICE to operate more efficiently. Funding for the new fleet comes from the congressionally-approved budget for border and immigration policies. This purchase follows a previously considered plan to buy planes from Spirit Airlines, which was ultimately abandoned due to cost and logistical issues. The Trump administration has conducted 1,701 deportation flights since taking office through the end of October.

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Corey Lewandowski 50% Tricia McLaughlin 50% Daedalus Aviation 60% Boeing ×280% ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ×280% Kristi Noem 80% United States ×2100% Department of Homeland Security ×2100%

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deportation 100% boeing 737 80% dhs 70% ice 60% immigration 60% daedalus aviation 50% taxpayer dollars 50% border policy 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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United States

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