RAF Northolt: Aviation
(asked on 20th July 2017) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the safety benefits are of installing Arrestor Beds at RAF Northolt.
This question was answered on 6th September 2017
The installation of the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) Arrestor Beds at RAF Northolt will give the RAF the ability to ensure site containment and safety in the event an aircraft overrunning the runway.
The EMAS Arrestor system, which will be used at RAF Northolt is currently the only product certified for use in the U.K. which has been scientifically modelled and manufactured to ensure arresting capability.