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Avelo Airlines Launches Controversial Deportation Flights in Arizona

4/7/2025

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Avelo Airlines is set to launch deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona on May 12, 2025, following a new agreement with the Department of Homeland Security. With three Boeing 737s stationed there and specialized crews on board, Avelo is navigating the turbulent skies of a controversial industry to secure its future.

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Avelo Airlines is set to launch deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona on May 12, 2025, following a new agreement with the Department of Homeland Security. With three Boeing 737s stationed there and specialized crews on board, Avelo is navigating the turbulent skies of a controversial industry to secure its future.