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Original Date Announced
April 8, 2025The Associated Press (AP) reports DHS signed an agreement with budget carrier Avelo Airlines to fly federal deportation flights from Arizona starting on May 12. Avelo will support domestic and international flights with three planes based at Mesa Gateway Airport. AP reports that the deal between Avelo and DHS appears to be the only current contract for full aircraft deportation flights with a regular, scheduled commercial airline.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1670]
2025.04.08 Reported: Budget airline Avelo to fly deportation flights for ICE from Arizona - APEffective Date
May 1, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Border EnforcementAgencies Affected: DHSAssociated or Derivative Policies
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2025.04.08_Reported - The Guardian: "Thousands sign petition urging Avelo airline to halt deportation flights for Ice"
Several thousand people have signed a petition urging Avelo Airlines to halt its plans to carry out deportation flights in cooperation with the Trump Administration.
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