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Tag: france

  • 10
    Jun

    Paris Air Show 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    France, High-Traffic Events
    By Sandrine Jackson
    16261
    The 2025 Paris Air Show runs June 16–22 at Le Bourget (LFPB). From parking restrictions and runway closures to accreditation ...
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  • 29
    May

    UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, France: Business Aviation Guide

    Featured Events, France, High-Traffic Events
    By Isabelle Grazon
    273
    The UN Ocean Conference 2025 will bring major aviation challenges to Nice during peak season. Learn what to expect at ...
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  • 14
    May

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Regulatory Update May 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    12833
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May 13, 2025. 
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  • 10
    Apr

    French Civil Aviation Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    51
    France’s Civil Aviation Tax is a separate charge from the solidarity or airport tax, applying to all commercial air transport ...
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  • 10
    Apr

    France Airport Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    57
    France’s airport tax (Taxe d’Aéroport) applies to all departing passengers and cargo and varies by airport class. Here’s what business ...
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  • 14
    Mar

    New France (and its Territories) Solidarity Tax Rates for 2025: What Business Aviation Operators Need ...

    EU Travel Taxes, Featured Regulatory Compliance, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    418
    France’s newly adopted 2025 budget introduces significant solidarity tax rate increases, directly impacting business aviation operators. Effective March 1, 2025, ...
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  • OPERATING TO THE CANNES FESTIVAL AND MONACO GRAND PRIX
    12
    Mar

    Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Guide

    France, High-Traffic Events
    By Isabelle Grazon
    13149
    The two largest events on the Cote d’Azur – the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix – will be ...
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  • 14
    Feb

    Paris, France: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Sandrine Jackson
    15667
    Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) is one of the most business aviation-friendly airports in Europe in terms of operating flexibility, available ...
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  • 14
    Feb

    France: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Sandrine Jackson
    16227
    France is one of the top business aviation destinations, offering world-class services. However, operators must manage challenges like PPR, landing ...
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  • South of France business aviation destination guide
    15
    Jan

    Southern France: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Isabelle Grazon
    12338
    Southern France airport options for business aviation operators during peak season. What you need to know about slots, parking, PPRs, ...
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  • 25
    Apr

    Mediterranean 2024 Peak Season Business Aviation Planning Tips

    Destination Guides, High-Traffic Events
    By Louis Smyth
    9653
    Here’s a collection of recent news, best practices, tips, and other must-knows for planning any trip to the Mediterranean this ...
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  • 22
    Apr

    French Open Tennis 2024: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    8808
    If you're planning to attend the 2024 French Open or have a business aviation mission scheduled for Paris during the ...
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  • 2
    Oct

    Paris 2023 Rugby World Cup: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive
    By Universal
    5613
    The level of airport congestion at Paris Le Bourget is likely to vary depending on which teams advance to the ...
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  • 25
    Apr

    EBACE 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    Archive
    By Universal
    11696
    The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is Europe's largest business aviation tradeshow. This year's event will take ...
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  • 30
    Jun

    Mediterranean General Aviation Parking Extremely Limited for Summer 2021 – Athens, Rome, Turkey and Nice ...

    Archive, Ops Update
    By Universal
    2473
    The General Aviation parking situation on the Mediterranean has become increasingly difficult in recent weeks. Since reopening for tourism, GA ...
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  • 23
    Apr

    Permits & Slot Flexibility Worldwide – Part 1: Permit Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stephen Bober
    5464
    Overflight and landing permits are needed for many international locations and regions, all with varying lead time, procedural and documentation ...
    Read More
  • Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 2 - European Region
    9
    Feb

    Document Intensive Charter Destinations for Business Aviation: Part 2 – European Region

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    3586
    Europe is an operating environment where charter aircraft operators typically require permits, but private operators generally do not. This can ...
    Read More
  • Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 2 – Operating Considerations
    9
    Dec

    Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 2 – Operating Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Isabelle Grazon
    2872
    Le Castellet (LFMQ) is a user-friendly airfield and a popular alternate parking choice for nearby French Riviera locations. While there ...
    Read More
  • Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 1 - Airport Considerations
    2
    Dec

    Business Aircraft Ops to the French Riviera via Le Castellet: Part 1 – Airport Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Isabelle Grazon
    3452
    Le Castellet (LFMQ) is a medieval village perched on a hill a few miles inland between Marseille and Toulon. For ...
    Read More
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France
    10
    Oct

    A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering In-flight Catering in France

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Thierry Mona
    3827
    In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations ...
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  • 6
    Feb

    5 Airport Slots and PPRs to Pay Attention to in Europe

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    6031
    This aviation blog post is part of a series on airway and airport slots. When you travel to Europe, requesting ...
    Read More
  • Overflight Permit
    18
    Jan

    10 Potentially Challenging International Permits for Business Aviation Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Larry Williams
    4162
    This aviation blog post of part of a series on overflight permits and landing permits. Overflight and landing permits vary ...
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