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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.
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.
While Neil Scales' report recommended against further consideration of an underground station, a spokesperson said Melbourne Airport is still committed to the underground solution.
BITRE figures released by the Department of Transport on Friday show that the airport’s passenger numbers in March hit 159,000 – 65 per cent larger than the same month in pre-pandemic 2019.
Christine O’Reilly, who has held positions at organisations such as BHP, Stockland, Transurban and Infrastructure Victoria, will replace Peter Hay at APAC – owner of both Melbourne and Launceston Airports – as of 1 October. Hay has served as APAC chair for the last five years.
