Every year or so, we see another case of a passenger-carrying aircraft sliding off the end of a runway. Given the sheer number of landings in winter, the writer is surprised it doesn’t happen more regularly.
Biggin Hill has more going for it than its proximity to the metropolis to its north. The airport is all about serving business aviation, and word has spread.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Flying Colours has completed its first Ka-band installation on a Gulfstream V. Installation required the mounting of the radome, tail antenna and cabin hardware.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The U.S. Transportation Department's new air-charter broker regulations are designed to protect consumers who purchase charter flights through middlemen.
Biggin Hill Airport first found fame as Churchill's "strongest link" during the Blitz period of World War II, as it is a mere 12 mi. from Central London.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Duncan Aviation has announced that its new turbofan engine test cell, the Raptor, has completed all of the necessary correlation runs certified by Honeywell.
If the sound of Rolls-Royce Merlin engines propelling sleek Spitfires stirs your soul, a visit to Biggin Hill’s Heritage Hangar is worthy of your bucket list.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The NBAA Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition was held Oct. 16-18 in Orlando, Florida. The event drew about 1,000 exhibitors from around the world.