New security measures - EU Directive 300/2008 - effective 1 May 2010

[Winniebago]

This is where to look for the info - our industry has until 3rd March to submit responses:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/aviationsecurity/
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/aviationsecurity/con-doc.pdf
The scary bit is that aside from the desire for all aircraft private or public transport to be screened of Falcon, Challenger, Gulfstream size etc. (+15 tonnes) there is also the desire for 'company aircraft' of ANY weight to be fully NASP screened. How one defines what is or isn't a company aircraft we'll wait and see, but that does pretty much cover most private business aviation from light turboprops, mustangs etc. upwards.
The whole benefit of operating business aircraft 'privately' is about to dissapear in a puff of smoke. the whole business of driving to the door of the aircraft and jumping on bypassing all processing is possibly finished from 1st May. No more privacy, convieniance, anonimity, speedy departures etc.
Read and absorb carefully - it could drastically effect your operation.