Compliant We reported first hand here on the Aeroflap Portal, a Boeing 767-300 sporting the iconic livery of the New England Patriots, one of the most successful franchises in the NFL.

The aircraft is scheduled to land in the federal capital at around 16:30 pm, and is expected to remain until next Monday, as reported by sources close to the matter. 

For those who want to follow the arrival of the aircraft, it is possible to observe the flight of this plane on the ADSB Exchange website by clicking here, or viewing the table below. Remembering that the flight may be 'static' at times due to the lack of ADSB coverage depending on the region.

After all, is it so expensive for a franchise to acquire an aircraft?

With the deal for the two 767 jets closed around $10 million, these values ​​can be seen as something cheap, mainly because the NFL has base salaries of athletes in the home of M. 

Interestingly, the highest paid athletes receive sufficient amounts for the acquisition of dozens of aircraft, if it's necessary.

To get a sense of the extraordinary values, one of the best players who played in the franchise, Tom Brady, only in 2020, the quarterback received the annual trifle of $76 million from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Patrick Mahomes, young talent from Kansas City Chiefs, received his annual salary for 2020 around the $55 million (Forbes list).  

The New England Patriots 767 and its humanitarian missions

Despite being designed to transport athletes, the coronavirus crisis has increased the need for urgent transport of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and with that, the New England Patriots donated one of their aircraft in April 2020 for transport de 1,2 million of masks from China to the United States. 

Not only did the great feat of transporting thousands of masks bring the spotlight to the Patriots aircraft. In 2021, the Patriots provided their 767 to transport healthcare professionals invited to closely monitor Super Bowl LV (55) in Tampa, Florida. 

Even though the 767 has New England Patriots colors both on the fuselage and inside the cabin, Eastern Airlines is responsible for operating and assigning its crew members for the team's travels.

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