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FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK

FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation following a report from the crew of a JetBlue flight that they may have collided with a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The incident occurred on June 29, when the pilot of JetBlue Flight 948, an Airbus A321 arriving from Las Vegas, alerted authorities about the potential drone encounter. The FAA is looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure safety and address any regulatory concerns.

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