A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened. JetBlue says it will help with any investigation. The Air Force says its pilots follow safety rules and are checking the facts.This isn't the first time there's been trouble in Venezuelan airspace. The FAA recently warned US planes to be careful there because of increased military activity. The JetBlue pilot was upset. He said the Air Force plane passed right in front of them. He also said the military plane flew into Venezuelan airspace after the near-miss. Safety in the skies is important. Both civilian and military planes need to follow rules to avoid accidents. This incident shows why it's crucial for all aircraft to be properly tracked.