# DHS Operates First 737 Removal Flights

The Department of Homeland Security used one of seven recently acquired Boeing 737-700 aircraft for two removal flights from Texas to Mexico, marking the fleet’s first reported operational use for this purpose. The signal identifies no acquisition value, contract number, or active solicitation, so it does not establish a current procurement opportunity; it does show DHS using government-owned aircraft for removal operations, which may affect demand for chartered aviation and related operational support if use expands.

- Aviation contractors can evaluate whether their aircraft operations, maintenance, crew, and logistical support capabilities are relevant to potential future government-operated flights; no specific requirement or solicitation is identified.
- Boeing manufactured the aircraft, which were formerly operated by Avelo Airlines. The signal does not identify either company as a contractor for DHS’s current flight operations.
- The reported routes connect Texas and Mexico. Companies should distinguish this operational development from a contract award or announced acquisition, neither of which is reported here.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- Boeing Co. (Aircraft manufacturer)
- Avelo Airlines (Former operator of the aircraft)