Pop sensation Taylor Swift is making headlines again, but this time it's not for chart-topping hits or glamorous events. Swift recently said goodbye to one of his own private jets, a Dassault Falcon 900, amid mounting controversy over his flight tracking.
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Taylor Swift and her private plane
The Federal Aviation Administration's website confirmed the separation on Jan. 30, saying the jet, previously registered under SATA LLC, affiliated with Nashville's Taylor Swift Productions, is now a company founded in 2006. He revealed that he is affiliated with a company based in Missouri.
Financial details of the deal have not yet been disclosed, but the new Dassault 900 carries a staggering price tag of $44 million. (R827,941,400.00) according to new york post.
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Swift is known for owning a fleet of private planes, but the only one left is a Dassault 7X. This plane has a slightly larger cabin and a passenger capacity of 16 people.
The Falcon 900 could accommodate up to 12 passengers and served Swift's travel needs until January 30, her last recorded flight.
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Fans are currently speculating about Swift's upcoming travel arrangements, particularly her upcoming Tokyo concert and Super Bowl appearance to support her boyfriend Travis Kelsey.
Whether she chooses to charter a private plane or stick with her 7X, Swift's travel choices have come under scrutiny, especially when it comes to environmental issues.
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flight tracking
In 2022, Swift topped the list of celebrities with the highest private jet carbon footprints. Last year, her jet logged more than 166 hours of flight time during a US tour, sparking criticism.
In response, a spokesperson for Swift revealed that the actress buys carbon credits to offset her jet use, but this doesn't shield her from public scrutiny.
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stalking
Swift faced further challenges when university student Jack Sweeney began publicly tracking his flights, drawing attention to their environmental impact.
Swift's lawyers accused Sweeney of “stalking and harassment” and issued a cease-and-desist letter.
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In his defense, Sweeney argued that tracking public information is not harmful and emphasized the public interest.
As Swift navigates these turbulent skies in the public eye, her fans continue to wonder about the next chapter of her jet-setting journey.
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