JetBlue Near Collision with Air Force Plane!

Tue Dec 16 2025 01:21:47 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A JetBlue flight narrowly avoids disaster after almost colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker while flying from Curaçao to New York. The pilot reported the incident to air traffic control.

On a recent flight from Curaçao to New York, JetBlue Flight 1112 had to stop its ascent to avoid a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker. The pilot expressed frustration over the military aircraft's failure to activate its transponder. The incident highlights the complexity of airspace safety as U.S. military activities ramp up near Venezuela.

On Friday, a JetBlue flight en route from Curaçao to New York experienced a near-miss with a U.S. Air Force tanker. The pilot reported to air traffic control that they halted ascent to prevent a midair collision.

“It’s outrageous,” the pilot stated, criticizing the military aircraft for not having its transponder activated. This incident occurred amidst increased U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, likely tied to drug interdiction efforts and geopolitical pressures on Venezuela.

JetBlue confirmed they are cooperating with federal authorities on the investigation, emphasizing the importance of safety and proper communication procedures among all aircraft.