Warner Bros Discovery's jet lands in Napa the week of Paramount merger EU approval

Warner Bros Discovery's Dassault Falcon 900EX, tail N304K, was tracked flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Napa County Airport on June 25, a 5-hour-8-minute flight reaching 38,050 feet. The aircraft departed Charlotte at 14:12 UTC and touched down in California's wine country just after 19:20 UTC.

If Warner Bros Discovery was aboard, the arrival in Napa comes the same week the European Commission is expected to approve Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, per a Financial Times report cited by Variety and Bloomberg on June 24. The merger, cleared by the U.S. Justice Department on June 12, faces a potential lawsuit from a coalition of states led by California, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Napa, while not a corporate hub, is a known retreat for media executives and could host informal discussions or private meetings away from the Atlanta and Burbank offices.

The aircraft's recent flights show a pattern of shuttling between Charlotte and various East Coast and Caribbean locations, including a June 23 trip from the Bahamas to Charlotte. The Napa visit is a notable departure from the usual recurring destinations like Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York, suggesting a purpose tied to the high-stakes merger negotiations or a personal retreat for key decision-makers.