New England Federal Aviation Administration Newswire

Plane door opens in midair after takeoff, passengers stunned as social media erupts

The New Jersey-bound flight turned around an hour into the trip amid left engine trouble, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. (KTTV) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Cape Air flight was forced to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts …

Yakima Valley Tourism column: TSA workers important for safety of travelers

Spring break travel is in full force and thankfully, stability has returned in large part to air security with the president directing the Department of Homeland Security to shift funds for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. Shortly after …

Quonset Airport may sacrifice runway for new Electric Boat factory

April 10, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET Rhode Island airport officials want to eliminate a runway at Quonset State Airport to make way for a major expansion of submarine manufacturing by General Dynamics Electric Boat. Their plan − which was endorsed by the Rhode …

Shock as plane forced to make emergency landing during journey from Nantucket to Boston after door blows open mid-flight

By JAMES CIRRONE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:32 EDT, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 15:53 EDT, 8 April 2026 A small plane departing Nantucket was forced to make an emergency landing after its main cabin door flung opened shortly after takeoff. The FAA …

Ukrainian woman, 40, is named final victim of Hawaii helicopter crash that also killed Massachusetts couple

By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:46 EDT, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 14:50 EDT, 7 April 2026 A Ukrainian woman has been identified as the final victim of a helicopter crash in Hawaii that also took the lives of a Massachusetts couple.  Oksana …

Vermont senator touts bill to advance electric aircraft production

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch was at BETA Technologies in South Burlington Thursday afternoon to tour its manufacturing facility and discuss proposed legislation to help emerging aviation technologies. BETA Technologies opened its manufacturing facility in …

What were those planes flying low in the Hartford area Thursday evening?

A viewer sent in video that showed a military cargo plane flying low over Hartford. HARTFORD, Connecticut — Did you see several military cargo aircraft flying low over the Hartford area Thursday evening and have questions? You aren't alone.  A viewer …

JetBlue flight forced to make emergency landing after striking COYOTE while taking off from Rhode Island airport

By ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 12:21 EDT, 25 March 2026 | Updated: 12:22 EDT, 25 March 2026 A passenger aircraft bound to New York has been forced to make a U-turn after it struck a coyote during takeoff. JetBlue Flight 1129 hit the animal jetting …

Beloved Massachusetts husband and wife named as victims of Hawaii helicopter crash

A husband and wife from Massachusetts have been identified as two of the three people who died in a helicopter crash off the coast of Hawaii's Kauai island last week. Patrick Haskell, 59, and Margaret Rimmler, 65, were visiting from Scituate, an …

New deal clears way for major Tweed Airport expansion after years of dispute

A Breeze Airways jet arrives at Tweed New Haven Airport in New Haven in December, 2024, soon after Breeze began service at the airport. A new pact would ease the way toward a $250 million Tween expansion. Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media A view of …

Washington D.C. Plane Crash Video Shows New Angle of Collision

Published March 30, 2026 7:57 AM PDT New video of the 2025 Washington D.C. plane crash shows the commercial jet and Army helicopter flying straight towards each other ... moments before the explosive collision. The new footage is horrifying to watch -- …

University of Maine at Augusta may start training air traffic controllers

The University of Maine at Augusta has plans to add a new air traffic control program, adding to the university's other aviation programs at the Brunswick Executive Airport.In 2024, the Federal Aviation Program began the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate …

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

The Aviation Funding Solvency Act. The Keep America Flying Act. The Keep Air Travel Safe Act. The Aviation Funding Stability Act. Again and again, members of Congress have dusted off the same idea: ensuring the federal employees who control air traffic and …

FAA Concerns Passengers After Flagging Over 150 U.S. Airports With Aircraft Collision Warnings

The runway collision this week at LaGuardia, the plane crash at Maine's Bangor International Airport in January, and an overall increase in near-misses, collisions, and safety incidents have led many travelers in the United States to be more wary of …

Two victims identified in Kauaʻi helicopter were visitors from Massachusetts; pilot’s status not known

Doug Froning, director of director of operations for Airborne Aviation, said it is too early to determine a cause of the crash that took three lives and injured two others, but that the company is cooperating with federal investigators. (Xiomara Yamileth…

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in...

Bills to make it happen keep getting introduced in one form or another, sometimes with Democrats and Republicans as co-sponsors. Yet session after session, the result has been the same — agencies receive their annual appropriations, public outrage over …

Trailblazing Navy captain honored for 50 years in aviation

March 27, 2026, 12:12 p.m. ET Retired Navy Capt. Lucy Burwell Young was honored for her contributions to aviation during a recent Women’s History Month celebration. The Capt. Joshua Gray-Jonathan Hatch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the …

Weather Balloon Pilot Program OK’d, To Launch From Chatham Airport

CHATHAM – Weather balloons will soon be flying in the skies above town once again.  A pilot program will see a private contractor launching weather balloons from Chatham Airport as soon as next month. The company, Denver-based Urban Sky, Inc., provides …

2 Massachusetts residents killed in Hawaii helicopter crash

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press A sightseeing company's helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said. It was the latest …

The National Space Society Welcomes the Crew of Artemis 2 Home

Now we must focus on continued forward-looking goals EXPLORATION PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evening of April 10, the Artemis 2 mission concluded with a flawless reentry and splashdown off the coast of …

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

April 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Standing Up for Food Access and Frontline Workers

Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the protection and strengthening of the Supplemental Nutrition …

Honoring a Legacy of Peace and Civic Action

A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Worrell, the resolution honors Louis D. Brown …

Council Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month

With a focus on understanding, inclusion, and community, the Council has officially adopted a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Offered by Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Pepén, the resolution highlights the importance of moving …

$4M in Funding Included in House Ways and Means Proposed Budget to Support Efforts to Address Safety, Health and Quality ...

 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in support of ongoing initiatives …

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail.

Retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Agrees to Plead Guilty to PPP Fraud

BOSTON – A retired Sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was later forgiven.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced For Felony Assault And Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli …

IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices

Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United …

Thomasville Man with Violent Criminal Past Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

ALBANY, Ga. – A South Georgia man with a prior conviction for rape and kidnapping who was wanted for a north Florida bank robbery and captured in Georgia after attempting to run from deputies while carrying a firearm is facing a maximum of 15 years in …

Asian Boyz Gang Member and Second Gang Associate from Lowell Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

BOSTON – Two Lowell men with allegiances to the Asian Boyz gang have pleaded guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine.