The skies open up for the wealthy, and when you can afford it, you can own a Dassault Falcon 900 private jet. These planes are the epitome of luxury and exclusivity, and only a select few can afford them. The Falcon 900 has been flying since the early 1980s and has only increased in price, technology, and luxury over the years. Dassault has sold over 500 Falcon 900s, and the current model, the Falcon 900LX, has been flying since 2008. But who among the rich and famous owns these planes? Let's take a look at three celebrities who own a Dassault Falcon 900 private jet.
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg, the former three-term Mayor of New York City and one of the wealthiest people on the planet, owns three Dassault Falcon 900s. This makes him one of the celebrities with the highest private jet emissions due to the frequent use of his aircraft. Bloomberg discussed his aircraft in an interview with The Musings of the Big Red Car in March 2020. He said, "Sure, I own three Dassault Falcons 900s, very sweet planes. That's a $45,000,000 plane plus upgrades. Costs almost $3,000,000 a year each to own. Very nice plane." Bloomberg also owns a Beechcraft King Air B300, a Pilatus PC-24, and a Cessna 182 Skylane. He is a pilot of both fixed-wing and helicopters but doesn't fly his own aircraft, as he hasn't flown in many years.
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney, a country music icon with a net worth of over $180 million, owns a Dassault Falcon 900EX. Chesney's first private plane was a Dassault Falcon 200, which he likely purchased in the 1990s or 2000s. The Falcon 200 could carry up to 10 passengers, depending on its configuration, and featured the tail number N7KC. Chesney upgraded to a Falcon 900EX, which offered a larger cabin and greater luxury. The plane's tail number is the same as the Falcon 200, and Chesney's logo, featuring a palm tree with a guitar resting against the trunk, is proudly displayed on the plane's tail. Chesney's Instagram features shots from inside the plane, where he's seen among friends with the same logo on the backs of the finely upholstered leather seats.
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger, the fashion icon with a net worth of around $450 million, owns a 2006 Dassault Falcon 900EX with the tail number N818TH. The jet features the Tommy Hilfiger logo painted on the plane's top-most Honeywell TFE731-60-1C turbofan engine, while the rest of the aircraft is predominantly white with red and blue accents, further emphasizing the style of the brand's logo. The plane is based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, and is frequently spotted flying to Colorado during ski season as well as New York, Los Angeles, London, and Saint-Tropez. Given the aircraft's owner and operator, there's no doubt that Hilfiger's 900EX is teeming with luxurious accents and comforts suited to his lifestyle.
These celebrities own some of the most sought-after private planes in the world, and their ownership of Dassault Falcon 900s showcases their wealth and luxury lifestyle. While these planes are a symbol of excess for most, they are a practical necessity for these high-profile individuals who need to travel frequently and in style.
