I would tell him to ask the parties involved. rk
On Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM Mike Borfitz via Mifnet < mifnet@lists.mifnet.com> wrote: > This Newsweek journalist found me somehow but airport stuff is far, far > from my comfort zone. > > If anybody would like to help this person get it right, please feel free. > > Mike Borfitz DER, Seattle > > Cell 206-714-8797 > e-Mail: m...@borfitz.com > Text: borf...@vtext.com > Website: www.Borfitz.com <http://www.borfitz.com/> > > Available for aviation regulatory and safety issues > - Type & Production Certification, Continued Operational Safety > - International validation & safety matters > - Program & system management > - FAA DER: Management, Flight Test and Propulsion Installations (FAR 23/25) > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Billal Rahman <b.rah...@newsweek.com> > Date: Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:05 AM > Subject: Media Request - Deadline 11AM EST > To: m...@borfitz.com <m...@borfitz.com> > > > Hello > > I hope this message finds you well. > > My name is Billal Rahman and I'm a journalist with Newsweek. > > I’m working on a story regarding the potential use of the > Homestead–Miami-Dade Executive Airport—located adjacent to the so-called > "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility—for federal deportation flights. > As part of this piece, I’m seeking insight from aviation experts on the > feasibility of launching such flights. > Specifically, I’d appreciate your input on: > > - Whether the airport’s current runway, approximately 5,344 feet long, > can accommodate aircraft typically used for deportation operations. > - What types of aircraft could safely operate under those constraints. > - Whether a runway extension would be necessary to rival Miami > International Airport’s capabilities, and what such an upgrade would entail > in terms of regulatory, engineering, or environmental considerations. > - Any past precedent or operational concerns you believe are relevant. > > > Anything else you would like to add? > > Kind regards > > > *Billal Rahman | Immigration reporter* > *NEWSWEEK* > *+44 7931742690 * > *b.rah...@newsweek.com <b.rah...@newsweek.com> * > *newsweek.com <http://newsweek.com> * > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Revised: 20250507 > > You are receiving The Mifnet because you requested to join this list. > > The Mifnet is largely a labor of love, however the infrastructure isn't > exactly cost-free. If you'd care to make a small contribution to the > effort, please know that it would be greatly appreciated: > https://wardell.us/url/mifbit > > All posts sent to the list should abide by these policies: > > 1) List members acknowledge that participation in Mifnet is a > privilege--not a right. > 2) Posts are always off the record, absent specific permission from the > author. > 3) The tone of discussions is collegial. > 4) Posts are expected to be in reasonably good taste. > 5) We discuss ideas and not personalities, and we don't speak ill of other > Mifnet members. > > * The Mifnet WEB SITE is: > https://www.mifnet.com/ > > * To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at any time please visit: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > OR: SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: > mifnet-requ...@lists.mifnet.com?subject=leave > > * Send Mifnet mailing list POSTS/SUBMISSIONS to: > mifnet@lists.mifnet.com > > * You may reach the person managing The Mifnet at: > mifnet-ow...@lists.mifnet.com > > * Please consider the DIGEST version of The Mifnet, which consolidates all > list traffic into 1-3 > messages daily. See instructions at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > > * Manage your personal Mifnet SUBSCRIPTION at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > > * For a list of all available Mifnet commands, SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: > mifnet-requ...@lists.mifnet.com?subject=help > > * View The Mifnet LIST POLICIES and PRIVACY POLICY at: > https://mifnet.com/index.php/policies > > * View instructions for Mifnet DELIVERY PROBLEMS at: > https://mifnet.com/index.php/delivery-problems > > * View The Mifnet LIST ARCHIVE at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/hyperkitty/list/mifnet@lists.mifnet.com/ >
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