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Trump's Air Force One Has Close Encounter With Spirit Jet: 'Pay Attention!'

Trump's Air Force One Has Close Encounter With Spirit Jet: 'Pay Attention!'

Summary

An air traffic controller instructed pilots of a Spirit Airlines flight to change their course to avoid Air Force One, which was carrying U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident happened as both flights were over Long Island, New York.

Key Facts

  • Air Force One was carrying President Trump to the U.K.
  • The event occurred over Long Island, New York.
  • The air traffic controller repeatedly told Spirit Airlines Flight 1300 to turn right.
  • The controller said there was another aircraft, a white and blue 747, nearby.
  • The controller instructed the Spirit pilots to stop using an iPad and focus on flying.
  • The information comes from recordings reported by CBS News.
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