1.  The dispute is erupting amid concern over the safety and standards of Venezuelan planes and depictions of an industry in disarray.

2.  The suspension follows similiar action by the U.S. against Venezuelan planes.

3.  US authorities retained the Venezuelan planes after they failed safety inspections.

4.  US authorities grounded the Venezuelan planes after they failed safety inspections.

5.  Transport Minister Moises Orozco said the decision was the first step taken to ensure that the United States did not ban all Venezuelan planes from entering its territory.

6.  Venezuelan Defense Minister General Moises Orozco charged Saturday that the Colombian air force is flying stolen Venezuelan planes.

7.  On Thursday, Colombian Air Force commander Hector Velasco said a Venezuelan plane was intercepted over Colombian airspace with a cargo of ammunition for the rebels.