JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US tanker

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressDecember 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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On Friday, December 14, 2025, a JetBlue flight 1112 from Curacao to New York's JFK airport narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force refuelling tanker. The JetBlue pilot reported the incident to air traffic control, stating the tanker crossed their path without a transponder and forced them to halt their ascent. The pilot also claimed the US military plane then entered Venezuelan airspace. JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities. The near miss occurred amid increased US military activity in the Caribbean, including drug interdiction efforts and pressure on the Venezuelan government. The FAA had previously issued a warning to US aircraft to exercise caution in Venezuelan airspace due to security concerns and heightened military activity.

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United States 50% US Air Force ×260% Venezuela ×370% JetBlue ×280%

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