ARRESTING DEVELOPMENT

An FAA Boeing 727 traveling at 55 kt. was brought to a halt in 300 ft. after entering a soft arrestor bed. The 332-ft.-long, 40-ft.-wide arrestor bed was constructed from a cellular cement matrix. The test took place last month at the agency's Technical Center near Atlantic City. The Port Authority...

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