What happened: A JetBlue passenger jet had to take evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US Air Force plane flying without its transponder near Venezuela. The incident was revealed in an air traffic control recording.
Why it matters:
- Mid-air near misses pose serious risks to passenger safety.
- The event raises concerns about military flight protocols over international airspace.
MNN Take: Aircraft transponders help maintain safe distances by making planes visible to radar and other aircraft. Turning off a transponder increases collision risk, especially near busy flight routes.
Sources: Sky News (Breaking)