The college student who tracks Elon Musk’s private jet on Twitter has now turned his attention to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plane. Jack Sweeney, a University of Central Florida student, has set up a Twitter account with the handle @DeSantisJet to track the movements of DeSantis’s government-owned jet. It follows days after Florida passed a…
Private Jet Passenger Killed in Severe Turbulence Over New England
A passenger on a private jet was killed after the airplane encountered severe turbulence over New England. The Bombardier Challenger 300 airplane was en route from Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg, Virginia, on Friday when the incident happened. The aircraft was diverted to the Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks in Connecticut and successfully landed there….
John Kerry’s Family Sold Private Jet Amid Accusations of Climate Hypocrisy
John Kerry’s family has sold its private jet, after he received criticism for the aircraft’s considerable carbon footprint. Kerry has been a vocal proponent of agreements for the United States to reduce carbon emissions and transition away from fossil fuels. Kerry helped bring the country into the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, and currently serves…
‘Masterclass of Hypocrisy,’ Private Jet Use at Davos Attracts Severe Criticism Due to High Emissions
Private jet use during Davos meetings in May 2022 pushed up carbon emissions by four times, with event participants coming under criticism for pushing the climate change agenda on one hand while not undertaking any actions to rein in their own excessive emissions. During the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos between May 22–26,…
Top Biden Administration Official Taking Taxpayer-Funded Trips On Private Jets
A top official in the Biden administration is being criticized for taking multiple taxpayer-funded trips on private government jets. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was found to have taken at least 18 flights using taxpayer-funded private jets since taking office, according to a Fox News Digital exclusive. Buttigieg has been an advocate of increased government intervention…
Teen Says He’s Ready to Stop Tracking Musk’s Private Jet on One Condition—and It’s Not Money
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk recently traveled from San Jose to San Francisco by a private jet. The flight took just nine minutes. People say he could have made the same trip in an hour by train or car. Guess who tracked this trip? It was exposed by Jack Sweeney, the enterprising teenager who created…
Disney’s Globe-Trotting Tour Sells Out Before Tickets Were Open to Public
Tickets for Disney’s luxury globe-trotting trip in 2023 sold out during a presale event before they were open to the public—however, Disney fans who missed out can still join the waitlist. Adventures by Disney announced its 24-day Disney Parks Around the World tour earlier this month. During the trip, participants will enjoy a private jet…
UK Bans Russian Private Jets From Its Airspace
British transport minister Grant Shapps said in a tweet on Friday that no Russian private jet can fly in UK airspace or touch down, effective immediately. “Putin’s actions are unlawful and anyone benefitting from Russia’s aggression in Ukraine is not welcome here. I’ve strengthened our ban in the UK so that no Russian private jet…
Teenager Who Tracks Elon Musk’s Private Jet Launching Business to Track Other High-Profile Flights
A teenager who runs a Twitter account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet is now targeting more billionaires and their planes in the hopes of making some money, despite being blocked on social media by the Tesla chief executive officer. Jack Sweeney, 19, created a Twitter account called “Elon Musk’s Jet” in 2020 during the COVID-19…
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