Pilot narrowly avoids ‘midair collision’ with US air force plane near Venezuela

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 14, 2025 at 09:28 PM

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A JetBlue flight 1112 from Curaçao to New York City narrowly avoided a potential midair collision with a US Air Force refueling tanker on Friday. The JetBlue pilot reported the incident to air traffic control, stating the military plane crossed their flight path without a transponder activated, forcing them to halt their ascent. The pilot also claimed the US Air Force plane then entered Venezuelan airspace. JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities and will participate in any investigation. The FAA had previously issued a warning to US aircraft to exercise caution in Venezuelan airspace due to heightened military activity. The Air Force has not yet commented on the incident.

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