The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Air France Jet Turns Toward American Airlines Plane After Takeoff At LAX—Controller Warns ‘Traffic 12 O’Clock'
An Air France Airbus A350 turned left toward an American Airlines jet after takeoff from LAX early Saturday morning, requiring urgent intervention. The controller ordered Air France to turn immediately, and told American to return to 2,000 feet. He warned: “Traffic twelve o’clock. Less than a mile.”
An Air France jet taxied for takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport and began its departure sequence, according to the source material. The report notes an air-traffic control interaction as the aircraft proceeded on its takeoff.
As the airliner achieved clearance, controllers directed attention to traffic in the vicinity, including an American Airlines plane that was operating nearby. The controller reportedly issued a warning about traffic at a particular heading, described in the material as “Traffic 12 O’Clock.”
The event centers on the moment the Air France crew initiated its takeoff roll and the subsequent air-traffic coordination required as another aircraft was perceived to be in the vicinity. The source does not provide details on aircraft types, exact locations on the field, or outcomes of the encounter.
The information available does not include specific times, dates beyond the publication timestamp, or any statements from the airlines involved. It also does not include corroborating details such as injuries, damages, or resolutions to the traffic advisory.