Summary
A JetBlue flight and a US Air Force tanker nearly collided near Venezuela. The incident is being reviewed, and the Air Force is checking the details. The JetBlue flight had to stop its climb to avoid the military plane.
Key Facts
- A JetBlue plane almost collided with a US Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela.
- The JetBlue flight was traveling from Curaçao to New York City.
- The military plane's transponder, a device that helps air traffic controllers track the plane, was not on.
- The JetBlue pilot reported the incident and described it as "outrageous" because the planes were very close.
- US Southern Command and the Air Force are reviewing the situation.
- The Federal Aviation Administration had advised US aircraft to be cautious in Venezuelan airspace due to security concerns.
