After being suspended from Twitter last year, Jack Sweeney, the creator of the popular ElonJet account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet in real time, has found a new home on Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter alternative, Threads.
Sweeney made his debut on Threads with a post that read, “ElonJet has arrived to Threads!” The account, @elonmusksjet, quickly gained traction and had amassed over 21,000 followers by Saturday morning.
ElonJet provides followers with updates on Musk’s private jet movements using publicly available data. However, in December of last year, Twitter, which is owned by Musk, suspended the ElonJet account.
Musk took offense to the account’s operator, accusing them of mistakenly following his son and referring to them as a “crazy stalker.” He even threatened legal action.
Threads, which is owned by Meta, presents a direct challenge to Twitter and attracted millions of users within hours of its launch. Prominent figures such as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have joined the platform.
Threads aims to capitalize on Twitter’s recent tumultuous decision-making and capitalize on the weakened state of its rival.
Sweeney’s move to Threads allows him to continue providing real-time updates on Elon Musk’s private jet, satisfying the curiosity of those interested in tracking the tech billionaire’s movements.
As the platform gains popularity and draws in notable personalities, Sweeney’s account is poised to gather an even larger following, offering fans a unique glimpse into Musk’s jet-setting lifestyle.
