JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with US Military Aircraft Near Venezuela
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A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York nearly collided with a US Air Force refuelling tanker near Venezuela, prompting an investigation. The incident raised concerns about airspace safety, especially as the military aircraft's transponder was off, and occurred amid increased military activity in the region. The Air Force is reviewing the event, and the FAA had recently issued warnings about Venezuelan airspace security.
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