Building Better Airport Pavements Through Research and Innovation
Key Highlights
- The program fosters collaboration between NAPA and the FAA to improve airport asphalt pavements.
- Focus on innovative techniques such as AI, drone inspections, and ground-penetrating radar for better pavement assessment.
- Emphasis on sustainable practices like recycling and balanced mix design to enhance pavement longevity.
- The initiative aims to turn research into practical tools for contractors and airport authorities.
- Exploring future trends in asphalt technology to support safer and more efficient airport operations.
In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Editor Jenny Lescohier talks with Richard Willis and Brett Williams of the National Asphalt Pavement Association about the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program, a cooperative effort with the FAA focused on advancing pavement design, materials and construction. They explain how the program is turning research into practical resources for airports and contractors, while exploring new approaches ranging from balanced mix design and recycling to AI, drone inspections and ground-penetrating radar.
Read the Q&A here.