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JetBlue Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision with Air Force Tanker

12/14/2025

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JetBlue Airways flight from Curaçao nearly collided with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on December 12, 2025.
The pilot halted ascent after reporting to air traffic control that tanker was at the same altitude.
The U.S. Air Force aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace.
JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities and will cooperate with investigations.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned U.S. aircraft to exercise caution in Venezuelan airspace.

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JetBlue Airways flight from Curaçao nearly collided with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on December 12, 2025.
The pilot halted ascent after reporting to air traffic control that tanker was at the same altitude.
The U.S. Air Force aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace.
JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities and will cooperate with investigations.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned U.S. aircraft to exercise caution in Venezuelan airspace.