CAL assisting with FAA probe following near collision with JetBlue plane

By Michelle Nurse Last updated Jan 20, 2015

The Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) says it is “working with industry authorities” investigating a near collision Saturday involving one of its aircraft and a fully loaded Jetblue plane at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

The United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has started a probe into the incident and in a statement posted on its website CAL said it is committed to the safety and security of all passengers.

“We are concerned to hear of an alleged incident highlighted on internet news sites regarding JetBlue 1295, and BW flight 526 on Saturday night (17th January) at JFK airport, New York.