I'll bet QLink and Skywest aren't happy. All aircraft over 30 tonne have been targeted as requiring screening and eventually above 20 tonne which will capture the big turbo props such as Q400 and F50. Anything under 20 tonne seems to be off the radar for the time being. Mining closed charters are also off the hook but will be looked at down the track. Airports will also be classified according to the threat environment which may see some relaxation of certain requirements at regional airports.
At least we will be able to go back to using metal cuttlery to eat our yummy airline meals.
Much to a lot of people's annoyance, ASICs are here to stay but with the full expiry shown on the front of the card you may not lose that full month that can occur under the current regs if the clearance is issued at the end of the month. Also if you go from one employer to another, you security clearance will be able to be used to issue a new card.
Last edited by YPJT; 16th Dec 2009 at 01:34.