They don’t command them, but they call them in like you call the police.
Fun fact: From time to time, a pilot forgets to change frequency when entering a new area. This means the plane looks like it is not communicating. This is the most common reason why jets are sent to intercept an airliner. Of course, I would pay to see a recording of the pilots as they see the jet in front of them and realize they messed up.
As they are more commonly known the FAA, and their enforcement arm - the USAF
The FAA can command the USAF?
Not directly, but depending on the airspace you are violating you might end up meeting some people who have absolutely zero chill
They don’t command them, but they call them in like you call the police.
Fun fact: From time to time, a pilot forgets to change frequency when entering a new area. This means the plane looks like it is not communicating. This is the most common reason why jets are sent to intercept an airliner. Of course, I would pay to see a recording of the pilots as they see the jet in front of them and realize they messed up.
Why would they send jets before trying different frequencies?
Seems like a waste of resources and too rapid of an escalation imo
I mean there was that Chinese balloon last year that was literally shot down by a F-22 so… yes?
As they’re part of the federal government’s executive branch, kind of?
They have no jurisdiction in Europe though.
Air space is regulated and enforced here too. Even for drones.