A new book on aviation security with the theme "Aviation Security – Challenges and Solutions", has been published by Aviation Security Company Ltd. (AVSECO), Hong Kong. The book is being launched in October and several hundred copies will be available at the IATA AVSEC World Conference in Amsterdam between 4 and 6 October 2011.

The book is a compilation of chapters by a number of contributing authors, all well known professionals in the aviation security field. The chapters of the book cover a variety of topics including, Combating Human Trafficking, Human Factors in Aviation Security, Terrorist and Criminal Groups Posing a Threat to Commercial Aviation, Facilitation, Checkpoint of the Future, Hold Baggage Screening, Explosives, Disguised Improvised and Clandestine Weapons, Future Screening Technologies, Lasers and Man Portable Air Defence Systems, and many other relevant and topical subjects.

It is unprecedented for one book to cover such a wealth of information and facts, providing insights into the development of technologies and tactics in the ever growing aviation security field. This book will be of interest and value to today's practitioners as well as students entering or contemplating a career in the Aviation Security sector.