Jake Nelson

Made of energy-absorbing cellular cement blocks, EMAS beds are designed to slow aircraft that overshoot the end of a runway by crushing under their weight, bringing them to a controlled stop while causing as little damage as possible.

The project, which opened at the end of June, involved refurbishing the former international area after international services were shifted to the southern end of the terminal as part of a $260 million expansion in 2022.

The ballot, which closes on 5 July, comes after a proposed enterprise agreement by Ampol was knocked back 64 votes to five.

Creditors reportedly voted 35 to six in favour of liquidation, meaning Bonza’s workers, who were all sacked in June, can now claim their unpaid wages under the government’s Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) scheme.

Tom Smith, who will take over from airport owner Aeria Management Group’s incumbent CEO Daniel Jarosch, has served as AMG COO for the past two years.

Qantas expects the A220s to operate up to 26 Melbourne-Hobart flights per week, as well as beginning Melbourne-Launceston services from 12 November.