All articles tagged with #private jet
Zendaya wore a Schiaparelli gown to the London world premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, with her stylist Law Roach reportedly flying the dress in from Paris by private jet. The move drew widespread social-media criticism for excess and wealth disparity, though some defended fashion as a spectacle.
A Cessna 680A private jet crashed onto Loop 20 south of Laredo, Texas, around 10 p.m. Tuesday, killing one of six aboard as bystanders and first responders worked to pull others from the burning wreckage. Video shows people breaking a cockpit window with a shovel and sledgehammer to evacuate passengers while firefighters battled the flames. The highway was shut down and authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating, with the NTSB taking the lead and planning to retrieve the flight data recorder. The flight had departed San José del Cabo and was headed for Austin; federal agencies are at the scene and are asking for any video footage from bystanders. One victim was identified as Josh Baer, founder of Capital Factory, per statements from officials and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Jabari Brown, the 20-year-old who won a private jet in a MrBeast aviation challenge, was arrested in Paraguay after authorities seized a plane with 261.6 kilos of premium, high-THC cannabis. The aircraft, allegedly owned and piloted by Estonian Keith Siilats, was linked to a shipment found with several U.S. nationals detained; prosecutors filed international drug-trafficking charges. The cargo is valued at about $3.6 million and appears aimed at the Brazilian market. MrBeast and his company are not indicated to be involved, and the case is developing.
Kim Kardashian drew online criticism after a 9-minute private jet flight between Los Angeles and Van Nuys was publicized, highlighting the environmental and financial cost of celebrity travel. The Kardashian/Jenner clan reportedly owns multiple jets, and Reddit commenters floated theories such as avoiding traffic or repositioning flights, underscoring concerns about wasteful extravagance.
Jon Rahm shot a final-round 64 to win the LIV Golf event in Hong Kong, finishing ahead of Thomas Detry who was second on 20 under after entering the final day tied at 17 under; Rahm's win marks his third LIV title and first since 2024, and he had helped Detry and eight LIV players leave the Middle East by arranging a private jet amid regional conflict.
With airspace largely closed and commercial options scarce, tens of thousands are trying to leave the Middle East as the US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies. Governments are organizing charter flights for evacuees, but limited gateways and flight disruptions have driven up prices, with private jet charters ranging up to about $200,000 for urgent departures as travellers seek certainty and speed.
Kash Patel, who previously mocked FBI Director Chris Wray for using a government jet for personal travel, is again under scrutiny after being seen at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics celebrating Team USA; the FBI says his Italy trip mixed business and personal reasons and he will reimburse the personal portion, while Democratic lawmakers had already pressed Patel about a series of flights tied to his travel.
Unreal footage captures a sea of private jets lining San Francisco and San Jose runways ahead of Super Bowl LX, underscoring the celebrity-driven travel spectacle as stars and NFL attendees arrive in style.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam faced online backlash after posting photos from a private-jet trip to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, with critics calling her arrogant and a "diva" while her fiancé Jake Paul showed support. The flight included champagne, custom cupcakes reading 'Success Jutta', and Olympic-themed meals, prompting discussions about privilege and the environmental impact of private travel ahead of Leerdam's bid in the 1000m and 500m events; reactions ranged from disapproval of the display to climate-concerned commentary as she prepares for her second Olympics following a Beijing silver and a storied career.
Starbucks has scrapped the $250,000 annual cap on CEO Brian Niccol's personal use of the company's private jet after a security review found increased risk and media attention, with all air travel now recommended for safety and the arrangement to be reviewed quarterly. An independent study recommended enhanced security measures, and Niccol's 2025 compensation was about $31 million, with roughly $1.1 million in security costs and about $997,000 tied to jet use for commuting and personal travel. The move comes as Starbucks reported US sales growth but weaker pre-tax profit due to labor investments and inflation pressures.
Six people were killed when a privately owned Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine during a snowstorm. Among the victims were Tara Arnold and Shawna Collins, along with the plane’s pilot, Jacob Hosmer. The NTSB is investigating, and early air traffic control audio indicated the aircraft was upside down seconds after departure.
The FAA says a private eight-person Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine amid snowy conditions, killing seven people and leaving one survivor; the survivor’s condition and other details were not immediately disclosed.
Jet It, a private jet operator launched in 2018, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in December 2025, over two years after shutting down operations, with $36.2 million in liabilities and over 200 unsecured creditors, including major companies like American Express and Honeywell. The company had expanded rapidly but faced financial difficulties, partly due to issues with HondaJet support, and owed significant debts to various service providers and creditors.
Turkey's air traffic controllers lost contact with a private jet carrying Libya’s military chief after takeoff from Ankara, with no further details available.
Multiple fatalities occurred when a private corporate jet crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina; the cause is under investigation by the NTSB, and the airport remains closed.