That put it in the flight path of an Envoy Air passenger jet, a haunting situation after a tragic collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet in the Washington airspace last year. Kush Desai, a White House spokesman, said in a statement that Marine One flights are piloted by the finest aviators in the world, and the White House maintains the utmost confidence in them. “Although the president was at no point in harm’s way during yesterday’s momentary loss of separation, the White House continues to work with relevant military, F.A.A. At about 2:34, the helicopter radioed the tower again: “National Tower, Marine One, proceeding as briefed.” The post Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace appeared first on New York Times.