Massachusetts Port Authority
Coverage of Massachusetts Port Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Fueling issue at Boston Logan Airport causes cancellations, delays
Complications with the fueling system at Boston Logan Airport Sunday night caused flight cancellations and delays, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority.
- Air Canada flight with 61 passengers diverts to Boston after captain is removed from cockpit midair
An Air Canada flight operated by PAL Airlines with 61 passengers diverted to Boston's Logan International Airport after the captain experienced a midair medical emergency. The first officer took control and safely landed the De Havilland Q400 turboprop, and the captain was treated in Boston. Passengers are being rebooked for their original destination of Halifax.
- At Massport’s urging, Healey signs tax break for sustainable aviation fuel
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a $10 million annual tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over three years, driven by Massachusetts Port Authority CEO Rich Davey. The initiative aims to reduce aviation emissions by incentivizing SAF adoption, though environmental groups and critics question its cost-effectiveness and long-term impact.
- Major US airport launches offsite, ‘remote' TSA security screening. Here's how it works
Boston Logan International Airport launched a pilot program for remote TSA security screening at a Framingham terminal starting June 1, allowing eligible JetBlue and Delta passengers to complete security checks offsite. Participants can check in, print boarding passes, and screen luggage at Framingham before taking a secure bus to their terminal, with checked bags transported to Logan’s baggage system. The program costs $9 per passenger with free entry for children under 18, and potential expansions to Los Angeles, Atlanta, and JFK airports are under consideration.