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The Federal Aviation Authority’s website confirmed the
singer’s separation from her Dassault Falcon 900 on January 30, shortly before
she begins her tour of Australia.
While the terms of this deal remain undisclosed, a brand new
Dassault 900 commands a staggering $67.5m (US$44m) to sell, according to The
Post.
This move leaves Swift with just one private jet. However,
that doesn’t mean the star is otherwise lacking when it comes to her property
overall.
Across America, she owns a portfolio of homes worth upward
of $120m, including nearly a block of residences in Manhattan.
A Dassault 900 jet, capable of accommodating up to 12
passengers, served Swift’s travel needs until its last recorded flight on
January 30.
Meanwhile, her Dassault 7X, with a slightly larger cabin and
capacity for 16 passengers, remains operational.
It’s likely Taylor may opt for chartering a private plane if
she doesn’t use her 7X for her tour Down Under.
It comes as the first plane carrying Eras Tour costumes and
equipment has arrived in Melbourne, and Aussie diehard fans drop as much as
$1300 on merch.
Swift’s penchant for private jets hasn’t gone unnoticed,
drawing criticism for environmental concerns.
In 2022, she topped a list of celebrities with the highest
private-jet carbon emissions — and last year, her jets logged more than 166
flight hours during her US tour.
Responding to these concerns, Swift’s spokesperson revealed
the singer’s purchase of carbon credits to offset her jet usage.
Yet, efforts to maintain privacy, such as enrolling in the
FAA’s privacy program, haven’t shielded her from public scrutiny.
College student Jack Sweeney, known for tracking celebrity
flights, garnered attention after sharing Swift’s flight data on social media.
Swift’s legal team intervened, sending Sweeney a
cease-and-desist letter, accusing him of “stalking and harassing behaviour.”
Sweeney defended his actions, citing public information and
transparency as his motivations.
“I think the people are interested,” Sweeney told the
outlet.
“You should have a decent expectation that your jet will be
tracked whether or not I do it as, after all, it is public information.”
“Nowhere do I intend to harm,” he stated, acknowledging that
he is a fan of some of Swift’s songs.