Tump's deportation push spurs aviation firm to buy up used jets
Published on: Jan. 23, 2026, 4:41 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A little-known Virginia startup, Daedalus Aviation Corp., secured a $140 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security to provide aircraft for President Trump's increased deportation plans. The company has acquired four Boeing 737-700 jets previously used by Avelo Inc., which discontinued deportation flights due to protests. Daedalus's mission focuses on government-directed missions, shielding it from consumer pressure.
