JetBlue plane and US Air Force aircraft nearly collide near Venezuela.

A JetBlue passenger plane narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force plane near Venezuela, with the Air Force jet flying without its transponder on. The incident occurred as the JetBlue Flight 1112 was en route to New York from Curacao, encountering the refuelling tanker at the same altitude. Following the near-miss, JetBlue reported the incident to federal authorities, emphasizing crew training and safety protocols. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with the US military increasing its presence in the Southern Caribbean to pressure Venezuela’s government.

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