Security
UK Tightens Bizav Passenger Security Requirements
Operators, pilots, and owners can be fined £10,000 for not complying
New C3 security Screening device at Farnborough Airport
Farnborough Airport is one of several business aviation facilities in the UK that has had to spend significant amounts on new security screening equipment such as this C3 baggage scanner.

Private aircraft owners, operators, and pilots now face fines of up to £10,000 ($12,700) if they fail to provide the UK Border Force with advance passenger information (API) online before departing to or from the country. Previously, API data could be submitted by email, fax, or other manual methods.

The requirement took effect from April 6, having been approved by the UK parliament in November. According to the government, the change will help the Border Force to more effectively deploy personnel to address security concerns about travelers. The agency said it is committed to screening 100 percent of all general aviation flights it is notified about.