JetBlue flight and U.S. Air Force aircraft avoid ‘midair collision’ near Venezuela, pilot says

U.S. Southern Command is reviewing an incident in which a JetBlue flight and a U.S. Air Force aircraft almost collided midair near Venezuela on Friday, according to air traffic control audio.

In a statement, U.S. Southern Command said military aircrews “are highly trained professionals who operate in accordance with established procedures and applicable airspace requirements.”

“Safety remains a top priority, and we are working through the appropriate channels to assess the facts surrounding the situation,” U.S. Southern Command spokesperson Colonel Manny Ortiz said.

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