Quantcast

DeSantis utilizes state-owned private jet for official travels

Southwest's layoffs dent its worker-first culture
Hong Kong Airlines launches daily Sydney flights
Airline to launch new bunk beds in economy on long-haul flights next year
How Airline Employees Are Coping After Deadly Washington Crash
Major airline reverses in-flight menu change amid outcry
British Airways frequent flyer scheme changes: everything you need to know
Airline introduces world-first hand luggage ban on popular travel gadget
Air Canada Delays Boeing 767 Reentry
Flight Centre tips ‘price war’ as first direct Melbourne to LA Delta flights go on sale
FAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming rogue employee
British Airways tweaks frequent flyer scheme after backlash
Delta flight from New York to Florida diverted to North Carolina due to ‘odor in the cabin’
EASA Certifies Safran’s First Electric Motor
US court blocks Biden administration's airline fee disclosure rule
JetBlue Issues Dim Outlook But Execs Remain Confident in Turnaround Plan
Delta to Resume Tel Aviv Flights April 1
Boeing CEO Ortberg outlines 2025 priorities after heavy losses
Storm Eowyn: Thousands of trains, flights and ferries cancelled as 100mph wind batters UK
Indian carrier long haul: IndiGo returns to profitability, plans long haul flights
These Frequent Fliers Are Done With Loyalty Programs
JetBlue accepting Venmo as payment method for flights purchased through mobile app
United Airlines stock rallies on results, as growing demand wasn’t just about premium seats
Delta Adds Another Alaska Route
Southwest to Reduce Pilot Head Count at Several Bases
Dublin Airport savings boost for holidaymakers – but passengers need to be quick
American Halts CRJ-200 Operations
Shanghai Airlines to Launch Casablanca Route
Delta employees to receive an average five weeks of pay in annual profit sharing
Akasa Air faces DGCA heat for lapses; warning letter issued to airline's accountable manager
Indigo Eyes European Market Amid Intensifying Competition with Air India
DeSantis utilizes state-owned private jet for official travels
Policy
Webp ww1c5svnoelmi303rw13hjhhnvtt
CS-LAS Cessna Citation Latitude 680A | Wikimedia

Ron DeSantis, the 46th Governor of Florida, is known for his use of a Cessna Citation Latitude private jet. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 14, 1978, DeSantis pursued history at Yale University and later graduated from Harvard Law School in 2005. He served as an officer in the United States Navy and worked within the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) before entering politics.

DeSantis was elected to the US House of Representatives for Florida's 6th congressional district in 2012 and reelected in subsequent terms. In 2018, he became the governor of Florida and secured reelection in 2022. A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis briefly ran for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

The governor's private jet, a Cessna Citation Latitude registered as N943FL according to Celebrity Private Jet Tracker, is owned by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement based in Tallahassee. This aircraft is frequently used by Floridian politicians and executives and has flown multiple times across major Florida metro areas such as Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH), Ocala International Airport (OCF), Miami International Airport (MIA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Cessna Aircraft Company began developing lightweight general aviation aircraft in the late 1920s. Despite initial setbacks during the Great Depression, Cessna eventually found success post-World War II with models like the Cessna 120 and Cessna 140. By venturing into business aviation with jets like the Citation I introduced in late 1971, Cessna established itself firmly within this sector.

The Cessna Citation Latitude was revealed at an industry convention in Las Vegas in October 2011. It made its first flight in February 2014 and received its type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by June 2015 before entering service that August.

The aircraft features modern avionics systems powered by Garmin G5000 technology and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 turbofan engines. With a maximum speed of up to 446 knots (513 miles per hour) and a range of approximately 2,700 nautical miles (3,100 miles), it remains popular among politicians like Ron DeSantis due to its flexibility for travel needs.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Flying Food Group announced on LinkedIn that it celebrated milestones at its ORD facility, including Father's Day, monthly achievements, birthdays, and Juneteenth.

Jul 7, 2025

Flying Food Group LLC has announced on Facebook its search for a dispatcher to join its team in Inglewood, California.

Jul 7, 2025

The UNI Africa Regional Conference concluded with a strong focus on consolidating working-class power.

Jul 6, 2025

In a recent rally at Gwanghwamun Square, UNI Global Union affiliates, including the Korea Finance Industry Union (KFIU) and the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union (KHMU), joined forces with national labor federations to advocate for stronger...

Jul 6, 2025

The Emirates Group recently held an exhibition titled "Tomorrow Takes Flight," showcasing its sustainability initiatives in aviation.

Jul 4, 2025

Air France-KLM has announced plans to take control of SAS Scandinavian Airlines by increasing its ownership stake to 60.5% by the end of 2026.

Jul 4, 2025