As we move into the 21st century, the demands on aviation security services around the world will continue to grow.

Reasons for this include the ten percent plus growth in air passenger traffic in our region, and the growth and increasing sophistication of terrorists.

There are also likely to be changes in the international regulatory environment, partly in response to the factors above. In the United States, the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (the Gore Commission) has made recommendations for changes which would affect all airlines travelling to the US. Meanwhile, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is considering making hold stow baggage screening compulsory.

The Aviation Security Service keeps up to date with trends overseas, and will be in a position to respond to any changes in it's operating environment.

The last few years have offered us particular challenges and opportunities in other areas. These include the APEC heads of government meeting in Auckland in 1999, followed by several visits by Heads of State. Early in 2000, the coup in Fiji required the Service to lend expertise and equipment to the island state when they put full passenger screening into place.

Large public events, such as the Sydney 2000 Olympics also pose particular security challenges which we help to address.

Finally we will be offering extra services to new and existing customers, whether it is meeting the changing needs of airlines, providing training and other services overseas or services to non-aviation customers at home.

Aviation security will remain the core of our business however, and everything we do will be built on striving for quality in our services to those who travel by air.