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The airport is the first in Australasia to install an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS), which is designed to slow an aircraft to a safe stop should one ever overshoot the runway. Review some of the major milestones here.
Queenstown Airport is the first airport in Australasia to install an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS). This innovative technology is designed to bring an aircraft to a controlled stop with minimal damage should one overshoot the runway, and is a significant safety enhancement for both travellers and the community.
The installation of an engineered material arresting system (EMAS), which significantly enhances the safety of our airfield, was no small feat. A project of this complexity requires an extraordinary team, exceptional partners, and the support of our neighbours and wider community.
