Jet Data Used by Taylor Swift Fans Gets New Shield in FAA Bill

Congress wants to ensure private jets have a way to help stay hidden from the curious public.

Language tucked into sweeping aviation legislation (H.R. 3935) would require the Federal Aviation Administration establish a process for private jets to request to hide their planes’ identity. House lawmakers are poised this week to clear the measure and send it to President Joe Biden for his signature.

Public tracking of private planes is in the spotlight after household names like Elon Musk and Taylor Swift criticized social media accounts documenting their jets’ travel. Swift in December threatened legal action against a ...