Has Elon Musk acquired Boeing?

Elon Musk, frequently making headlines, has recently been linked to a viral social media claim suggesting he acquired Boeing. However, Fact Crescendo’s thorough investigation found no credible evidence to support this claim. With no official announcements or statements from either Musk or Boeing, the claim was determined to be false.

Social Media Claim

A Facebook user shared a photo of Elon Musk claiming that he had purchased Boeing and eliminated all competitors. The post quickly gained traction, leading many to believe the story was true.

You can find the details below for more information and specifics regarding this post.

Facebook Post | Archived Link

The following post, which has gained attention online, was also shared by a Threads user who stated, “1 MIN AGO: Elon Musk HAS JUST ACQUIRED Boeing, Eliminating All Competition”.

Threads Post | Archived Link

The same screenshot, along with the identical claim, has also been shared by another Threads user.

This repetition highlights the viral nature of the claim and its ability to spread across different platforms, with the claim stating, “It’s mind-blowing! Elon Musk JUST bought Boeing and wiped out all the competition”.

Threads Post | Archived Link

Given the claim’s extensive dissemination and the considerable attention, it has received from the internet community, we believed it was necessary to perform a fact-check on the above subject.

Fact Check

Fact Crescendo has started debunking the above claim and verifying the above claim through reliable sources, especially with the recent and latest news on Boeing’s official announcements.

As of the publication of this article, there have been no official announcements, news reports, or filings suggesting that Elon Musk has acquired Boeing. Neither Boeing nor Elon Musk has made any related statements or announcements.

Founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Boeing is a leading American aerospace company. It is one of the largest manufacturers of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems globally, producing well-known aircraft such as the 737, 777, and 787.

According to official announcements from Boeing, the last three statements issued by the company are unrelated to an acquisition by Elon Musk.

The following are the news releases/statements published recently, between December 28 and January 8, 2025.

A search on Boeing’s website yielded no evidence supporting the claim that Elon Musk purchased Boeing and eliminated competitors, suggesting the claim is likely exaggerated or misinterpreted.

Boeing Link | Archived Link

According to Boeing’s website, Kelly Ortberg is the President and CEO of the company. Boeing, being publicly traded, is owned by shareholders, which include institutional investors, individual shareholders, and company insiders.

Boeing Link | Archived Link

Elon Musk leads several innovative companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company, and X (formerly Twitter). He also founded xAI for ethical AI and co-founded OpenAI, though he’s no longer operationally involved. Additionally, he played a significant role in SolarCity, now part of Tesla Energy.

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Our Fact Crescendo team has emailed Boeing for clarification on the alleged post. We have not yet received a response. Updates will follow with any new information or replies.

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Conclusion

Fact Crescendo found the social media claim, along with the photo, to be misleading. There are no official announcements, news reports, or filings indicating that Elon Musk has acquired Boeing. Neither Boeing nor Musk has issued any statements regarding this claim.