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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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FAA investigating several laser light strikes in Boston
According to the FAA, 9,500 pilots reported laser light strikes in 2022. People who are caught shooting lasers at aircraft can be fined up to $11,000 for each case, or more than $30,000 for multiple incidents.
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FAA investigating several laser strikes in Boston
In all three cases, the pilots reported having seen a green laser pointed at them.
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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 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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Potential travel impacts from Lee expected in New England
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.
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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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Preparing for Hurricane Lee: Getting ready for wind and waves
Utilities in Massachusetts are getting ready in case Hurricane Lee knocks out power and coastal communities are bracing for big waves.
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Coastal communities, Boston brace for Hurricane Lee
South Shore communities and Boston are continuing to prepare ahead of Hurricane Lee’s arrival.
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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 rehab 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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Sumner tunnel shutdown, with long delays, looms for Boston
Traffic is moving ahead of the weekslong closure, but that’s expected to change come July 5.
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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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Sumner Tunnel closure just 2 days away
Most cars will be routed to the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Tobin Bridge, but even then, plan ahead for delays.