After a Florida college student tracked Elon Musk's private jet, the FAA approved new rules allowing private jets to keep flight data confidential. This decision, perceived as catering to wealthy individuals, enables aircraft owners to request confidentiality for registration numbers and other details. Despite these changes stemming from legislation initiated by the Biden administration, the implications raise concerns about safety and transparency, particularly after previous tracking of celebrities' private jet usage drew attention to carbon emissions and luxury lifestyles.
The FAA just approved allowing private jets to keep their flight data secret, a decision that appears to serve the interests of the wealthy.
Following the tracking of Elon Musk's jet, the FAA's new legislation enables private aircraft owners to withhold registration numbers from public view.
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