The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory Friday advising pilots to “exercise caution” while flying in Venezuelan airspace “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity” around the country.
The advisory stated that undefined hazards “could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes,” including during takeoff, landing, and even on the tarmacs at airports in the nation.
The FAA’s guidance, which remains in effect for 90 days, comes as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, as Washington steps up its military and counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean.
Amid actions targeting drug cartels at sea, President Donald Trump has said he is considering land strikes against the Latin American nation to stem drug trafficking….
FAA Urges Pilots to Proceed With Caution in Venezuelan Airspace as Security Situation Deteriorates
