As part of the cooperation between EASA and ICAO, France Aviation Civile Services conducted, in 2024-2025, a study on the development and operationalization of RSOO (Regional Safety Oversight Organisation) and RAIO (Regional Accident Investigation Organisation) in the AFI region, which concluded with a workshop bringing together all African countries in Kampala at the end of […]
Traffic growth, regional disparities and fleet developments: our ATD bulletin explores air transport trends in the first quarter of 2026. Discover traffic results for major airlines, the world’s top 50 airports, a regional overview of airline fleets, and aircraft manufacturers’ orders and deliveries. Drawing on our Air Transport Data databases, this overview is available free […]
For the past 4 years, the METEOR web application has been part of our toolkit for aviation safety oversight. But what exactly is METEOR? It is a collaborative digital platform that facilitates communication and information sharing between a safety oversight authority and the organisations under its oversight. Developed since 2019 by the French oversight authority […]
Technological innovation is at the heart of FRACS’s expertise, as the company develops practical solutions to address the operational challenges faced by airport facilities. Among these innovations, drone-based PAPI calibration now makes it possible to rethink an operation essential to runway safety by combining precision, speed, and operational efficiency. Thanks to a solution developed with […]
While the activities of France Aviation Civile Services are mainly international in scope, those of our Air Transport Data (ATD) service are generally carried out from our offices in south-west France. Our mission is to collect, archive and preserve data relating to air transport. This information includes, in particular, activity results for airlines, airports and […]
In a constantly evolving aviation sector, airports must simultaneously address challenges related to connectivity, capacity, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental transition. These challenges cannot be dealt with separately: they require a comprehensive understanding of the airport ecosystem, its local constraints, and its development ambitions. It is precisely within this integrated approach that France Aviation […]
In a constantly evolving aviation environment, fee systems can no longer be viewed merely as cost-recovery mechanisms. Increasing regulatory requirements, growing investment needs, and the pursuit of greater financial transparency are leading civil aviation authorities and air navigation service providers to rethink their business models. To address these challenges, FRACS has developed specific expertise in […]
As part of the project to support the technological transition of Haiti’s air navigation, France Aviation Civile Services is assisting OFNAC in preparing for the deployment of the surveillance system in the new premises currently under construction (Port-au-Prince tower and control center to manage the Haiti FIR). However, the overall project has been on hold […]
For several years, France Aviation Civile Services has been part of a consortium responding to calls for tenders (RFSC) issued by EASA on behalf of third countries. In August 2024, the framework contract was renewed and the companies participating in the consortium are now Bureau Veritas (in a leading position), ENVISA, INECO and FRACS. For […]
On December 16 and 17, Théo Castex took part in the Global Airport Forum in Saudi Arabia, a major event bringing together airport stakeholders from around the world in support of the Kingdom’s development. The forum provided a privileged setting for discussions on the current and future challenges of airport development, particularly in a region […]