JetBlue flight avoids Air Force jet near Venezuela.

A JetBlue plane narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force jet near Venezuela, prompting the pilot to take evasive action. The military aircraft did not have an operating transponder, causing concern for both the pilot and air traffic control. The incident occurred amid a U.S. military buildup in the southern Caribbean, with tensions escalating between the United States and Venezuela. JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities and is participating in the investigation.

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