Tyson Foods jet makes brief local hop as new COO starts

Tyson Foods's Dassault Falcon 2000EX (N902TF) made an 11-minute flight from Northwest Arkansas National Airport back to the same airport on June 15, 2026. The brief hop, reaching just 2,875 feet, likely served as a maintenance or crew positioning flight rather than a trip to a distant destination.

The flight comes on the same day Wes Morris assumed the role of chief operating officer, effective June 15, per a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing earlier this month. Morris, a veteran with more than 20 years at Tyson Foods, replaces Devin Cole and will oversee the company's chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods segments. The leadership change follows the May announcement that Jeff Schomburger will succeed longtime CEO Donnie King in October.

Tyson Foods operates a pair of Falcon 2000EX jets out of Springdale, Arkansas, typically used for plant tours across the heartland. Recent longer trips include a June 3 flight to Sugar Land, Texas, and a May 31 visit to Clemson, South Carolina. This local circulation suggests the aircraft remains actively employed even for short-range tasks near headquarters.