Boyne, who died at the age of 90, wrote more than 50 books, steered the NAA through a difficult period, and director the National Air and Space Museum.
The Boeing 767's go-around mode appeared to have been activated inadvertently when the aircraft encountered turbulence while descending to land in Houston.
Wichita-based TECT Aerospace has completed the acquisition of structural assembly operations and all associated assets in Nashville from Triumph Group.