- The administration is seeking aviation companies to manage a dedicated fleet of aircraft for deportation flights and other operations.
- This initiative by the Department of Homeland Security aims to bolster deportation efforts, marking a departure from the use of military or charter flights.
- Contractors will be responsible for providing flight operations, maintenance, and logistics for a fleet including Gulfstream 650ERs and Boeing 737-700s, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- The operations may involve remote or austere environments and support various missions, including voluntary repatriation, crisis response, and movement of officials.
- Companies have until July 22 to apply for these contracts, which follow the department's previous controversial aircraft purchases that drew lawmaker criticism.
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Trump team is asking for companies to step up and handle deportation flights
