Commercial Systems - EMASMAX^®

Although Engineered Arresting System Corporation (ESCO) has been developing aircraft arresting systems for over 70 years, it wasn't until the early 1990s that the FAA approached ESCO to help develop a soft-ground arresting system for commercial airports.

Working under a Cooperative Research Development Agreement (CRDA) with the FAA, we developed a new type of predictable and reliable, soft-ground arresting system. ESCO's EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) has the distinction of being the first and, currently only, engineered aircraft arresting system certified for airport runway safety areas and satisfying Part 139 requirements.

Armed with a proven success in arresting aircraft, we have implemented this unique technology to also address the needs of the perimeter security market. The nation's strong focus, and need, for protection of high-value public and private buildings is balanced in our solutions by the need to also be inconspicuous and aesthetically pleasing.

Whether arresting aircraft or threat vehicles, ESCO sets the standard for providing quality and reliable products and services. We offer a full range of services including design, production, installation and technical support.

ESCO EMAS Fact Sheet