[The_Media_never_lie]

the closest the two jets came on converging paths was around 11 miles....”
11 miles is a “near miss”? Really?

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For two planes converging ad 400 Knots each, or 800 Knots total, 11 miles is less than 1 minute until they are on top of each other.

[mewzilla]

That doesn’t meet the FAA’s definition for a loss of separation.

If the rules are different for AF-1, though, that is another matter.

[Blennos]

OK. I understand. The distance wasn’t necessarily dangerous, but the potential flight path was. Thank you.

[kenmcg]

‘For two planes converging ad 400 Knots each, or 800 Knots total, 11 miles is less than 1 minute until they are on top of each other.’

Absolutely, thank you. Kudos to the air controller.