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A near-miss occurred at Boston Logan Airport when an air traffic controller mistakenly cleared a Cape Air plane to take off on an intersecting runway while a Delta jet was landing, prompting a last-minute go-around. The incident highlights the challenges and stresses faced by air traffic controllers, especially during a government shutdown, and underscores the importance of vigilance in aviation safety.
A JetBlue Airbus A220-300 veered off the runway onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport after losing steering, prompting a temporary ground stop and investigation into the cause, with no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous hydraulic system issue with another A220 at the same airport, raising concerns about potential recurring problems with the aircraft model.
A JetBlue flight veered off the runway upon landing at Boston Logan Airport, causing a temporary halt to all flights. No injuries were reported, and the runway was closed for assessment. The airline is investigating the incident.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway into the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway was temporarily closed for assessment and passengers were bused to the terminal. The incident is under investigation.
A JetBlue Airbus A220 from Chicago veered onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport during landing, causing the runway to close. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway onto the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway is closed for assessment, and passengers were bused to the terminal while the FAA investigates the incident.
A Federal Aviation Administration-ordered ground stop for Alaska Airlines flights at Boston's Logan Airport resulted in delays due to an issue with a system upgrade for weight and balance calculations. The ground stop was lifted at noon, but residual delays continued, affecting all Alaska and Horizon flights. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and advised passengers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.
American Airlines flight 94 from New York to Madrid was diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to a cracked windshield, causing concern among passengers. The airline stated that the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and passengers would continue their journey on a replacement plane. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of airline safety following a recent midflight incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max.
Four mummified monkeys were seized from a passenger's luggage at Boston Logan Airport after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection K9 detected them upon the passenger's return from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The passenger claimed the bag only contained dried fish, but upon inspection, the monkeys were found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requested the luggage be seized due to the potential disease risk associated with bushmeat, and the nearly 9 pounds of bushmeat was marked for destruction. No charges were filed against the passenger, who stated he brought the monkeys for his own consumption.
A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Boston Logan Airport was found with four mummified monkeys in his luggage, which he claimed were dried fish for personal consumption. The US Customs and Border Protection seized the luggage, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention marked the nearly 9lbs of bushmeat for destruction due to the potential health risks associated with consuming wild animals.
A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Boston was found with mummified monkeys in his luggage, claiming they were dried fish for personal consumption. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the nearly 9 pounds of bushmeat, which is banned in the U.S. due to disease threats, and marked it for destruction by the CDC. No charges were filed, but the incident highlights the real dangers of bringing bushmeat into the country.
Kevin Kangethe, the suspect in the killing of Margaret Mbitu, whose body was found at Boston Logan Airport, has been arrested in Kenya. Kangethe, described as Mbitu's boyfriend, fled to Kenya after the crime. The arrest was made possible through the efforts of U.S. and Kenyan law enforcement agencies. Mbitu's family expressed gratitude for the progress towards justice and the extradition process is expected to bring Kangethe back to the U.S. to face charges.
Dozens of illegal migrants are sleeping in the terminals of Boston Logan Airport on a daily basis, overwhelming the state's shelter system. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has expressed that the state has reached its capacity and needs federal assistance to address the crisis. The state's "right-to-shelter law" entitles migrant families to taxpayer-funded emergency shelter, and the situation has escalated to the point where people are sleeping in the airport. This comes amid a standoff between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.
Migrant families are sleeping at Boston's Logan International Airport as the state's shelter system has reached capacity and lawmakers have failed to approve $250 million in emergency funding. Families from various countries, including Haiti, Chile, and Mexico, have arrived at the airport seeking shelter. Massachusetts officials have capped shelter placements at 7,500 and those in need will now be placed on a waitlist prioritized based on safety and clinical risk. Lawmakers have ended formal sessions without an agreement on funding, leaving the state's response to the shelter crisis uncertain.
An investigation is underway by the Federal Aviation Administration after a plane had to abort its takeoff at Boston Logan Airport due to a Spirit Airlines flight coming too close to the runway holding line. An air traffic controller noticed the proximity and instructed the American Airlines pilot to abort the takeoff. This incident follows a near-miss incident in February and raises concerns about the frequency of such incidents at Logan Airport. The FAA is currently investigating the matter.