AAA Pavement Technology Workshop

Airfield pavements are not like ordinary roads, driveways or car parks. With some aircrafts weighing tens of thousands of kilograms, and airports facilitating millions of flights every year, airfield pavements are a crucial part of any airport’s infrastructure. Runways, taxiways, apron and parking areas demand high maintenance to ensure the safe operation of the airport, and resurfacing is a costly procedure. The Australian Airport Association (AAA) supported a Airport Pavement Research Program (APRP) at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is working to address the long-term lack of research and development in Australian airport pavement technology and practice upkeep. The Pavement Technology Workshop will present the research and airport case studies. Limited places remain 22 May in Brisbane.