• A JetBlue flight narrowly avoided a collision with a US Air Force refueling tanker.
• The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, while flying from Curaçao to New York.
• The crew halted the aircraft's ascent to ensure safe distance.
• The US Air Force tanker was involved in Operation Southern Spear, a counter-narcotics mission in the Caribbean.

This incident may highlight the risks of operating in high-risk airspace, particularly in regions with unstable security situations. The FAA's warning to pilots to avoid Venezuelan airspace suggests a growing concern about the security situation in the region. The incident may also underscore the importance of effective communication and situational awareness among air traffic control and pilots.