Taylor Swift exits her Dassault Falcon 900, the private jet she recently sold. Image: Instagram via @haylorflorals
Taylor Swift sells private plane amid flight-tracking drama
Taylor Swift made a surprising move by selling one of her private jets amid a heated debate over flight tracking.
Taylor Swift exits her Dassault Falcon 900, the private jet she recently sold. Image: Instagram via @haylorflorals
Pop sensation Taylor Swift is making headlines again, but this time it’s not for a chart-topping hit or a glamorous event. Swift recently bid farewell to one of her private jets, the Dassault Falcon 900, amidst growing controversy over flight tracking.
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TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER PRIVATE PLANES
The Federal Aviation Authority’s website confirmed the separation on 30 January revealing that the jet, previously registered under SATA LLC—linked to Taylor Swift Productions in Nashville—now belongs to a Missouri-based company established in 2006.
While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, a new Dassault 900 comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $44 million (R827,941,400.00) according to NewYorkPost.
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TAYLOR SWIFT THE JET SETTER
Swift, known for her fleet of private planes, now has just one remaining—the Dassault 7X. This plane boasts a slightly larger cabin and a capacity for 16 passengers.
The Falcon 900, capable of accommodating up to 12 passengers, served Swift’s travel needs until its last recorded flight on 30 January.
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TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS
Fans are now speculating about Swift’s future travel arrangements, especially with upcoming Tokyo concerts and the Super Bowl appearance to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Whether she opts for chartering a private plane or continues using her 7X, Swift’s travel choices have been under scrutiny, particularly regarding environmental concerns.
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FLIGHT TRACKING
In 2022, Swift topped the list of celebrities with the highest private-jet carbon emissions. Last year, her jets logged over 166 flight hours during the U.S. tour, sparking criticism.
Swift’s spokesperson responded by revealing the singer’s purchase of carbon credits to offset jet usage, though this hasn’t shielded her from public scrutiny.
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STALKING
Swift faced an additional challenge when college student Jack Sweeney began publicly tracking her flights, drawing attention to her environmental impact.
Swift’s legal team issued a cease-and-desist letter, accusing Sweeney of “stalking and harassing behaviour.”
PUBLIC SCRUTINY
In defence, Sweeney argued that tracking public information is not harmful and emphasized the public’s interest.
As Swift navigates these turbulent skies of public scrutiny, her fans are left wondering about the next chapter in her jet-setting journey.
