🚀 59 years ago today, Pete Knight flew the X-15A-2 to: MACH 6.70. 4,520 MPH. A B-52 dropped him. He lit the rocket. And he became the fastest pilot in an airplane. October 3, 1967. Absolutely insane. ✈️🔥 #X15 #AvGeek

🔥 Brand-new F-16s are STILL being delivered in 2026. The first two F-16 Block 70s from Taiwan’s 66-aircraft order have arrived. More than 50 years after the F-16 first flew, the Viper production story keeps going. 😳✈️ #F16 #AvGeek

😳 America’s first jet had a FAKE PROPELLER. 84 years ago today, the Bell XP-59A Airacomet first flew. Because the program was secret, crews fitted a dummy propeller to its nose while it was on the ground to disguise the jet. They removed it before flight. 😂✈️ #AviationHistory

🚀 This Boeing 777 is getting a VERY different job. Stratolaunch has acquired a 777-200ER to convert into an airborne launch platform for its Talon-A hypersonic test aircraft. It’ll join Roc and the company’s modified 747. A hypersonic-launch 777. 😳✈️

✈️ The Airbus A350F has officially flown. MSN700 completed its maiden flight today from Toulouse — 4h 10m in the air and up to 25,000 ft. A completely new generation of widebody freighter is now in flight testing. 👀 #A350F #AvGeek

🔥 T-7A pilot training is taking another major step. The first instructor class has completed the new Red Hawk simulator course, and USAF instructors are now moving into Type 1 flying in the actual jet. The T-38 replacement is getting closer to the training line. ✈️ #T7A #AvGeek

🚀 70 years ago today, Capt. Mel Apt became the first human to fly beyond Mach 3. Bell X-2 Mach 3.196 2,094 MPH The historic flight tragically ended when the X-2 went out of control and Apt was killed. One of flight test’s greatest achievements and sacrifices. #AviationHistory

🔥 These F-15Es came home looking VERY different. Ten 4th FW Strike Eagles were photographed with Mortal Kombat-themed nose art — and a combined 45 Shahed-type drone kill markings. Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kano, Kitana… On F-15Es. 😳✈️ #F15E #AvGeek

🐗 The last A-10 assigned to Nellis AFB has departed. Nearly 70 Airmen lined the flight line for one final salute. The Warthog had been part of Nellis since 1977. Almost 50 years of A-10 history ended with one final takeoff. ✈️ #A10 #AvGeek

📰 The FIRST production KF-21 Boramae has officially been delivered to the Republic of Korea Air Force. Prototype first flight: 2022. First production delivery: 2026. Now the Boramae begins its transition toward operational service. ✈️ #KF21 #AvGeek

👀 NASA just showed a mysterious Blackbird-looking aircraft while talking about rebuilding its X-plane program. Interviewer: SR-71? NASA Administrator: “You sure that’s a Blackbird?” NASA hasn’t identified it. Okay… now you have our attention. 😳✈️ #NASA #AvGeek

🐈 20 years ago today, the U.S. Navy officially retired the F-14 Tomcat. 36 years of service. Variable-sweep wings. Phoenix missiles. And one of the most recognizable fighter silhouettes ever created. Some airplanes retire. Some become legends. ✈️ #F14 #AvGeek

📰 The FQ-42 Vengeance has arrived at Creech AFB. The USAF’s new uncrewed combat aircraft has already flown alongside F-35As and F-15Es as work toward crewed/uncrewed teaming continues. The future fighter formation is starting to take shape. 👀✈️ #FQ42 #AvGeek

🚨 1,000,000 VIEWS. ✈️🔥 “This Takeoff Roll Just KEPT GOING…” officially crossed ONE MILLION. Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, commented or followed. A LOT more aviation is coming. ✈️🔥 We’re just getting started. youtube.com/shorts/8NWPIATUs… via @YouTube

📰 The USAF adapted the F-15E to fire laser-guided APKWS rockets at airborne drones. Once testing became a priority, the capability went from demonstration to fielding in roughly a WEEK. Sometimes the fastest new weapon is one you already have. 👀✈️ #F15E #AvGeek

🛩️ 122 years ago today, Wilbur Wright flew the first complete circle ever made by an airplane. The Wright Flyer II circled Huffman Prairie and landed near where it started. Powered flight had been proven. Now humans were learning how to actually maneuver it. ✈️ #AviationHistory

✈️ 75 years ago today, the Grumman F9F-6 Cougar made its 1st flight. Born from the straight-wing Panther, the Cougar became the Navy’s first swept-wing carrier jet fighter. Grumman got the first prototype flying only ~6 months after contract award. 😳 #AvGeek #NavalAviation

📰 A Cessna Caravan just flew **3,199 miles across the U.S. autonomously**. Joby says the onboard safety pilot made ZERO control inputs—including taxi, takeoff and landing. It finished near Kitty Hawk. 👀✈️ #Aviation #AvGeek

📰 Could the USAF buy NEW F-16s again? Lockheed is pitching an upgraded **F-16G**, based on the Block 70 generation. No purchase decision yet—but new Vipers are officially among the options being considered. 👀✈️ #F16 #AvGeek

📰 The U.S. Air Force is buying a **737 MAX**. It would become the first military version of Boeing’s MAX family and expand the service’s C-40 executive transport capability. Military 737 MAX incoming. 👀✈️ #USAirForce #AvGeek