Air Canada flight diversion to Boston was due to pilot ‘medical issue’ (opens original article in a new tab)

An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax was diverted to Boston after the captain experienced a medical issue, with the first officer taking control and landing safely.

• Air Canada flight AC7664 was diverted to Boston after the captain had a medical issue
• The first officer took control and landed the plane safely in Boston
• The captain was taken for treatment in Boston and the flight had 61 passengers on board