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Man accused of violent attack on flight to Boston facing new charge, possible life sentence
The man accused of a violent outburst on a Boston-bound flight in March in which he tried to open a plane door and stab a flight attendant in the neck has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, Massachusetts, was indicted on one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and…
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Logan airport's improvements don't boost its JD Power ranking much
Logan International Airport has opened a new connector between Terminals B and C and opened a dramatic expansion to Terminal E, among other recent improvements. But none of it — at least yet — can raise the Boston airport’s standings in passenger satisfaction compared with its major metro airport peers.
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3 aircraft report green laser light in Boston; FAA investigation open
Three reports of laser light strikes to aircrafts in Boston on Thursday have sparked concern in the skies. A helicopter crew reported being illuminated by a laser while landing at a Boston hospital, and two flights that were landing at Logan Airport said the same thing happened to them. Fortunately, no one was injured. In all three cases, the pilots…
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Potential lightning strike on Delta flight to Boston
The aircraft has been taken out of service to be evaluated, which is aligned with Delta’s usual protocols.
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Delta flight makes safe landing at Logan Airport after potential lightning strike
An Airbus airplane heading into Boston’s Logan Airport was potentially hit by lightning overnight, according to a Delta Airline spokeswoman. Delta flight 2346 from Chicago to Boston “landed safely without incident” following that potential lightning strike on arrival, according to Delta. FlightAware shows that the flight arrived in Boston at 11:54 p.m. EST. The aircraft has been taken out of…
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Hurricane Lee and travel: Latest on flight, ferry impacts in Boston area
With Hurricane Lee getting closer to the Massachusetts coast — the storm’s latest track indicates it will swipe Boston with wind and rain but won’t make landfall there — travel in and out of the area is beginning to be impacted. Flights to New England may be affected, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which was monitoring the situation on…
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Forklift falls on operator, seriously hurting him, at Boston Logan airport
A forklift operator was seriously injured in an accident at Boston’s Logan International Airport Tuesday, police said. The worker, a subcontractor for JetBlue, was rushed to Boston Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police. The forklift overturned onto the worker about 3:30 p.m. when the machine hit part of a stationary structure at a loading area...
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Logan airport gets $50 million for safety upgrades on major runway
Boston’s Logan International Airport is getting more than a third of a new round of federal money to make airport runways safer for planes. The Federal Aviation Administration is giving $44.9 million to Logan so it can rehabilitate its longest runway, 15R/33L and improve several taxiways, the agency said Wednesday. It’s part of a $121 million outlay from the...
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Takeoff aborted at Logan when second plane gets too close
“The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority,” the airline said in a statement to NBC10 Boston. “We apologize for the delay in our customer’s travel plans.”
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Massport closes a Logan Airport runway for rehabbing project
A runway at Boston’s Logan International Airport will be closed for 100 days beginning Monday, as crews work to make safety improvements, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority. The Runway 15R-33L Safety and Pavement Rehabilitation Project will be done in multiple phases, and will include new pavement, upgraded electrical equipment and changing the runway lights to LEDs, according to...
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Man accused of violent attack on flight to Boston found not competent for trial
The man accused of a violent outburst on a Boston-bound flight this March in which he tried to open a plane door has been found not competent to stand trial by a federal judge following a competency hearing. Francisco Severo Torres was charged with interfering with flight operations using a dangerous weapon for allegedly trying to open an emergency exit…
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Sumner Tunnel shutdown: Can boats beat cars getting to Logan airport?
For those looking to avoid congestion — and make a splash — the best bet to catch a plane on time might be to hit the water
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Authorities prepare as Sumner Tunnel closure is two days away
We can dread it or prepare for it. Either way, it’s coming and after tomorrow, drivers will be following detour signs so crews can repair Sumner Tunnel and there’s a lot to keep track of, so here’s what you need to know. Most cars will be routed to the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge, but even then,...
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Thursday expected to be busiest air travel day for holiday weekend
Although the Fourth of July may still be five days away, the Federal Aviation Administration expects Thursday to be the busiest day for air travel for the holiday weekend. At Logan International Airport in Boston, lines at Terminal A were already picking up significantly during the 5 a.m. hour Thursday. These crowds of travelers were not unexpected at Logan, though,…
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Storms impacting flights in Boston, nationwide
Thousands of travelers across the country have faced delays and interruptions in their plans over the past few days, amid thunderstorms and technology issues.
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Hundreds of cancellations, delays at Logan Airport amid thunderstorms in New England
Hundreds of flights in and out of Boston’s Logan International Airport were canceled or delayed on Tuesday morning. According to FlightAware, there were 267 delays at Logan Tuesday, along with 103 cancellations at Boston’s international airport. Many of the disrupted flights are those going to or coming from New York City, New Jersey, Seattle and Los Angeles. “They didn’t...
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Don't drive to Logan airport this summer, Massport warns, citing traffic chaos
Do not drive your car to Logan Airport this summer. That’s the message from Massport ahead of a busy travel season. Increased air travel combined with the closure of the Sumner Tunnel is expected to create travel chaos. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Logan saw more than 314,000 passengers go through TSA checkpoints. That’s up more than 26,000 from last year….