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Tag: france

  • Europe Summer 2026 Parking Map
    30
    Jul

    Europe summer 2026 business aviation parking guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Louis Smyth
    300
    Summer parking in Europe isn't one problem — it's a different challenge at every airport. This guide breaks down where ...
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  • OPERATING TO THE CANNES FESTIVAL AND MONACO GRAND PRIX
    20
    Apr

    2026 Cannes Film Festival: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    France, High-Traffic Events
    By Louis Smyth
    13872
    The Cannes Film Festival creates sustained pressure on Nice Airport (LFMN) and the surrounding region for nearly two weeks. This ...
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  • Le Bourget
    14
    Feb

    France: 2026 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Louis Smyth
    16708
    France is operationally straightforward until sequencing breaks. From PPRs and permits to fuel, CIQ, and cabotage enforcement, this guide explains ...
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  • 8
    Dec

    Paris, France: 2026 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Sandrine Jackson
    15999
    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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  • South of France business aviation destination guide
    8
    Dec

    Southern France: 2026 Business Aviation Destination Guide

    Destination Guides, France
    By Isabelle Grazon
    12703
    Southern France airport options for business aviation operators during peak season. What you need to know about slots, parking, PPRs, ...
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  • 6
    Oct

    France ATC Strike Update – October 7–9, 2025 CANCELED- Business Aviation Guide

    Ops Update
    By Universal
    415
    SNCTA has postponed its September 18 ATC strike to October 7–9, 2025. Other unions may still strike September 18, so ...
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  • 18
    Sep

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Update September 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    13354
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May Sept. 17, 2025. 
    Read More
  • 10
    Jun

    Paris Air Show 2025: Business Aviation Planning Guide

    France, High-Traffic Events
    By Sandrine Jackson
    16780
    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
    556
    The UN Ocean Conference 2025 will bring major aviation challenges to Nice during peak season. Learn what to expect at ...
    Read More
  • 14
    May

    [VIDEO] Global Ops Regulatory Update May 2025

    Ops Update
    By Anabel Monzo Paynter
    13096
    Watch a recording of our regulatory ops webinar meetup for international business aviation operators, recorded on May 13, 2025. 
    Read More
  • 10
    Apr

    French Civil Aviation Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    319
    France’s Civil Aviation Tax is a separate charge from the solidarity or airport tax, applying to all commercial air transport ...
    Read More
  • 10
    Apr

    France Airport Tax: Business Aviation Guide

    EU Travel Taxes, France, Regulatory Compliance
    By Louis Smyth
    338
    France’s airport tax (Taxe d’Aéroport) applies to all departing passengers and cargo and varies by airport class. Here’s what business ...
    Read More
  • 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
    732
    France’s newly adopted 2025 budget introduces significant solidarity tax rate increases, directly impacting business aviation operators. Effective March 1, 2025, ...
    Read More
  • 25
    Apr

    Mediterranean 2026 Peak Season Business Aviation Planning Tips

    Destination Guides, High-Traffic Events
    By Louis Smyth
    10108
    Here’s a collection of recent news, best practices, tips, and other must-knows for planning any trip to the Mediterranean this ...
    Read More
  • 22
    Apr

    French Open Tennis 2024: Business Aviation Guide

    High-Traffic Events
    By Universal
    9053
    If you're planning to attend the 2024 French Open or have a business aviation mission scheduled for Paris during the ...
    Read More
  • 23
    Apr

    Permits & Slot Flexibility Worldwide – Part 1: Permit Considerations

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Stephen Bober
    5753
    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
    3797
    Europe is an operating environment where charter aircraft operators typically require permits, but private operators generally do not. This can ...
    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
    4046
    In-flight catering can make or break a business aircraft trip from the passenger’s perspective. This is particularly problematic in locations ...
    Read More

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