French Civil Aviation Safety Directorate National Oversight Authority

ACTIVITY REPORT 2018 FRENCH CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY DIRECTORATE NATIONAL OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY

Ministère de la transition écologique et solidaire

www.ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT

CONTENTS FOREWORD

2018 reminded us how much we need to remain humble and constantly opportunity for high-level discussions with industry stakeholders, ORGANISATION CHART ...... 4 committed in terms of aviation safety. With no fatal accidents involving leading us to significantly improve some operational procedures. We French airlines, that is a strong incentive to continue our collective should continue on this path. e orts, we as authorities as well as the operators, in favour of safety. Furthermore, supporting innovation must remain a major objective of Unfortunately, on a global scale, the balance sheet is much less positive A FEW HIGHLIGHTS ...... 6 our work, and the continued progress in electric aeroplanes, drones, with more than 500 deaths in commercial aviation, when compared new flying machines or the work on suborbital projects, are all examples with 2017, which was a very exceptional year with no fatalities. ASSESSING of issues in which we want to be on the leading-edge. The work of the French Civil Aviation Safety Directorate (DSAC) in every Finally, to illustrate the wealth of developments in 2018, I should like AND IMPROVING SAFETY...... 8 domain now falls within a European regulatory framework, which ins- to mention the implementation of the “Airbag” app for passenger tigates higher safety requirements for commercial aviation, and assistance on what can be carried in flight, new innovative safety which for light aviation anticipates undertaking work to adapt the promotional operations, such as awareness-raising videos on ground RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ...... 10 rules and make them more proportional to the risks, the results of handling, or the opening-up of training techniques, in the form of which are not yet fully visible in the field. online e-learning, for telepilots of recreational drones (Fox Alpha Tango EUROPE Be they airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, training website). Facilitating our users’ lives by making the most of digital schools for flight crews or light aviation, DSAC teams have strived to tools will remain a priority for our work. AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ...... 12 support all these stakeholders in developing their activity, to influence For all the achievements that you will learn about in this report, I should European rules and ensure the satisfactory consideration of national like to express my heartfelt thanks to every DSAC employee. I should concerns and constraints, to facilitate the regulatory transition towards AIRCREWS ...... 16 also like to thank all the stakeholders in the aviation industry with the new standards, and to improve the quality of the discussions on whom we work on a daily basis, who do help us make the sky safer. safety issues. The National Air Transport Conference provided an AIRWORTHINESS Patrick CIPRIANI AND AIR OPERATIONS ...... 20 French Civil Aviation Safety Director AIRPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION ...... 24 SECURITY ...... 28 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ... 30 DSAC/IR ...... 32 GLOSSARY ...... 52

2 3 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CABINET LEGAL ADVISER HUMAN RESOURCES FINANCES MAY PRINCIPAL ADVISER Naïma COBO Fabienne ORGANISATION CHART DIRECTOR Olivier HAMONIC Franck LAFAGE Rémy JAECK GATALETA ANTILLES GUIANA DSAC TECHNICAL ADVISER COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT CONTROL TRAINING AND SKILLS PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY Frédéric Yannick ROBERT DEPUTY GUIGNIER Laurent BRUNEL Charles-Henri Louis-Valentin BLED Murielle SUFFRIN CABUZEL Alexandre Eddy GALLAND N. BAZILE DEPUTY STRATEGY EUROPEAN COOPERATION AND SAFETY REGULATION N. REPRESENTATIVE Maryse DEBUCHY CIVIL AVIATION PERSONNEL AIRPORT SAFETY TECHNICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY CENTRE EAST DSAC DIRECTOR Nathalie DOMBLIDES ADVISER Frantz CHOUT Michel EL MAARI TO THE DIRECTOR Agnès DIRECTOR EUROPEAN SAFETY Pascale ROBERT Jonathan ANDRIEUX- Cécile Muriel ADVISER AIRCRAFT AND AIR OPERATIONS Georges THIRION AJAVON PASTRE DU CLUZEL PREUX DEPUTY Philippe AURADE Mireille CHABROUX TECHNICAL DEPUTY

François- RESOURCES Xavier AIRCREWS MANAGEMENT CABINET DULAC NORTH DSAC ADVISERS EXAMINATIONS TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND FSTD DIRECTOR OVERSIGHT TECHNICAL Maryse Jean-Claude OFFICE Richard DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DIRECTOR: Patrick CIPRIANI N. LARTIGUE CAYE THUMMEL N. Martine CORBOLIOU Bruno HALLER Roissy CDG MEDICAL Sébastien MONTET DEPUTY Marie-Agnès RISK MANAGEMENT GUYOMARC’H Jean-Claude FEUILLERAT René GERMA RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY NORTH EAST DSAC EPN DEPUTY LICENCES FLIGHT CREW ASSESSMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Pascal LUCIANI Éric Alexa BRODBECK Myriam DIELENSEGER Christian DIRECTOR STRUCTURING PROJECTS Éric MOUTOU -LAGARDE BURGUN Christian MARTY Jean TEILLET Muriel BELZUNCE BRODBECK

DRONES RESOURCES PROGRAMME MANAGER AIRWORTHINESS AND AIR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY INDIAN OCEAN DSAC Nicolas MARCOU METHODS, QUALITY ADVISER AND COMPETENCES SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES AEROPLANE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE Victor Alain Laurent Lionel TECHNICAL OF DRONE OPERATORS KADILA CAILLABET DEMOUSTIER MONTOCCHIO DIRECTOR Sylvie MORALES Odile TOURRET Andy DUFOUR CYBERSAFETY PROGRAM Pierre BERNARD MANAGER RESOURCES Anne FRISCH Alain BELLIARD HELICOPTER OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY WEST DSAC AIRWORTHINESS RAMP INSPECTION AND AERIAL WORK DEPUTY DIRECTOR Thomas VEZIN Jean-Pierre Stéphane Michel Emmanuelle STRATEGIC AND Laurent CHAPEAU DANTART GORIN KERMARREC Anne FARCY BLANC EMERGING PROJECTS Benoît PINON MANAGER Patrice DESVALLÉES AIRPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION

RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS LOCAL HEADQUARTERS MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY SOUTH DSAC AIRPORTS STAFF APTITUDE FOR AIR NAVIGATION

DIRECTOR QUALITY TECHNICAL Sébastien Frédérique Patrick Nicolas STANDARDISATION DIRECTOR ROLLAND MELOUS DISSET DUBOIS Brigitte VERDIER Fabrice ÉTARD Marie-Noëlle BRISSET N. CERTIFICATION OF AIR SOUTH EAST DSAC NAVIGATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT NATIONAL DEPUTY RESOURCES DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT Yann LE FABLEC MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY Yves-Marie COORDINATOR TATIBOUET Fabien LEMOINE Geoffroy CHEVALIER Bérioska MARCHANT Valérie Catherine Sami FULCRAND- ZERROUKI HADJI VINCENT DEPUTY SECURITY Nicolas ADVISER PERFORMANCE SURVEILLANCE STEERING LOCHANSKI SAFETY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION TECHNICAL Stéphane CORCOS DIRECTOR CARGO RESOURCES Serge BILLIOTTET Nathalie VEGA Pascal COURTIN Nathalie SPYCKERELLE MANAGEMENT CABINET TECHNICAL DEPUTY SOUTH WEST DSAC STANDARDS AND RULE IMPLEMENTATIONS INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY DIRECTOR Gwendal Olivier Christophe Gervais DEPUTY BONIZEC VUILLEMIN MORNON GAUDIÈRE IT MANAGER Florence WIBAUX Alain ZIANI Sonia HIFDI Daniel CHARPENTIER 4 5 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT A FEW HIGHLIGHTS New basic regulation for aviation safety DSAC, as the national civil aviation supervisory authority, certifies DGAC teams were heavily involved in the preparations for the event By implementing an environment based on trust, just culture is designed French air operators from the point of view of safety and security, but and held a joint DSAC / DSNA stand. On the agenda: airworthiness, in particular to create favourable conditions for the notification of in Europe also oversees DSNA’s operational Information Safety Systems. regulatory issues, presentation of online tools, ongoing air navigation safety events and thus to help make management of aviation safety Following the agreement reached on the revision of Regulation (EC) In this context, DSAC and ANSSI have decided to engage in enhanced projects (SESAR), a drone landing in general air tra ic, a real-time more e ective. No. 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on com- cooperation on digital security and signed an agreement on 13 July simulation of a military drone for a police mission. mon rules in the field of civil aviation, a new basic Regulation was 2018 providing for a regular exchange of information about incidents This very first show allowed us to update knowledge on the develop- Unruly passengers. Symposium published on 22 August 2018 in the O icial Journal of the European a ecting the security of information systems. They work together to ment of this sector and also on the job opportunities o ered by the of Thursday 20 December 2018 Union and entered into force on 11 September. identify aviation safety requirements for software and communica- drone sector. This new Regulation (EC) No. 2018/1139, which renamed EASA as the tions equipment. Unruly passengers, in addition to the inconvenience they cause to “European Union Agency for Aviation Safety”, represents a move Roland Garros celebrated by the DSAC/OI other passengers and to the crew, can prove to be extremely costly towards a more flexible and performance-based system. It also esta- when they cause a diversion of the aircraft, and dangerous when they Launch of the AIRBAG application Reunion Island paid tribute, through several events, to Roland Garros, blishes mechanisms for better collective use of limited resources: threaten the flight safety . After a first colloquium on 22 February 2017, Led by DSAC, in conjunction with DTA and DSI, and put into service in the celebrated pioneer aviator, born on the Island of Reunion in 1888, creation of a pool of European experts, possibility of voluntary transfer DSAC organised a second colloquium on 20 December 2018 during July 2018, the new AIRBAG app, for ‘’prohibited or regulated luggage’’, and who was lost in aerial combat over the Ardennes on 5 October of responsibilities between Member States or from a Member State to which the legal advances were presented to the operators. These stems from the need to have an application making understandable 1918 piloting his Spad XIII. the Agency, support mechanism by the Agency for defaulting Member advances provide for more e ective and quicker sanctioning of the and accessible the safety and security regulations applicable to the Highlights in particular were the holding of the 3rd Air Training and States, greater privileges for qualified entities, setting-up by the most common obstacles to flight safety, while keeping the most carriage of goods or objects by passengers in checked-in or cabin Trades Forum on 3 and 4 October 2018 organised by DSAC/OI, asso- Agency of a directory to better share safety information. serious infringements within the scope of criminal law. luggage departing from France. ciated with the Air Force Detachment 181 “Lieutenant Roland Garros”. Finally, this regulation gives the Agency new powers relating to the A guide, intended for airlines but also for airport operators, was also With the AIRBAG app and its integrated search engine, passengers As part of the National Air Transport and Overseas Conference, this interdependence between safety and other areas such as the envi- published for this occasion. can easily find first-level information to help them plan their journey Forum focused in particular on the creation of an aeronautical industry ronment, security, cybersecurity, socio-economic factors, not to men- with confidence. on Reunion Island. In parallel with the Forum, a meeting of the Indian tion research and innovation. “TCAS & Tra ic Mix” Symposium Ocean Commission (IOC) Civil Aviation Committee, that rea irmed the The European Commission is now required to publish the implementing commitment of the IOC Civil Aviation Authorities to continue the work Held on 29 November 2018, the 13th edition of the DSAC symposiums rules deriving from this new basic regulation, notably in the area of drones New European rules on the mental fitness on convergence towards the EASA repository, was also held. this year addressed the issue of the Tra ic Alert and Collision Avoidance and ground handling, and will, within 5 years, have adapted to Regula- of crews The other highlight of these ceremonies was the flight, from the Reunion System, more commonly referred to as TCAS. tion 2018/1139 the implementing rules based on Regulations 216/2008 On 25 July 2018, the new Regulation No. 2018/1042 amending Regula- Roland Garros airport, of the replica of the Morane-Saulnier Type H, During the day’s discussions, the participants representing all the (the former basic Regulation) and 552/2004 (Air Tra ic Management). tion No. 965/2012, known as AIR-OPS, was published in the O icial an aircraft with which Roland Garros made the first crossing of the relevant stakeholders (airlines, users, air navigation service providers, Journal of the European Union. This regulation follows the proposals Mediterranean Sea in September 1913. authorities, etc.) were able to obtain information, discuss and analyse French aerodromes to European standards developed in conjunction with the aviation community as a whole some experience feedback and to build together a common risk view, At the end of 2017, DSAC completed the conversion of airport safety following the crash of the Germanwings flight and the work of the CORSIA on the Island of Reunion which is essential for progress in preventing and avoiding collisions, certificates, initially established according to the national regulatory European Union Agency for Aviation Safety in which DSAC actively the increasing mix of tra ic making airspace sharing a major safety DSAC/OI hosted a training session on 19 and 20 November 2018, under the texts, into certificates in accordance with European standards, thus participated. issue. aegis of ICAO, on the implementation of the CORSIA “Carbon O setting respecting the deadline of 31 December 2017 set by Regulation (EU) This regulation introduces the definitions of “ misuse of substances”, and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation”. Three States from No. 139/2014, published in March 2014. “psychoactive substances” and “safety-sensitive personnel” and new DSAC attending the DG-ELG the Indian Ocean zone, Madagascar, Comoros and Mauritius, as well This conversion resulted in 2018 in the implementation of new requi- requirements have been defined to preserve the medical fitness of crews. as Air Austral airline, participated in these days organised jointly by Under the auspices of the German Transport Authority, the last meeting rements covering not only the organisation, the safety management The regulation will be applicable as of 14 August 2020. the Air Transport Directorate (DTA) and the Canadian Civil Aviation of DG-ELG (Dangerous Goods European Liaison Group) took place on system, the operation and design of aerodromes, but also the aerodrome Authorities as part of their support for this program. 19 and 20 December 2018 in Bonn. oversight. For France, which has the largest number of aerodromes Ground handling: For safety in flight, This Franco-Canadian support mission is part of the joint support DSAC, which is involved in several subgroups and on several topics, covered by the European regulation compared with the other Member provided by the two states to the assistance and training programme was present. States, these aerodromes were subject throughout 2018 to continued on the ground get it right! for third countries launched by ICAO known as the “ACT CORSIA” for DG-ELG promotes cooperation between States in investigating inci- oversight by DSAC and a certification follow-up audit. After several months of work, and with the help of the Civil Aviation “Assistance, Capacity Building and Training Programme on CORSIA”. dents involving dangerous goods and also provides information to its Technical Service (STAC), airlines and partner groups, DSAC has produced members on current and future European regulations, on the work Launch of METEOR a series of 23 awareness-raising videos on safety actions during carried out within the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP), and the ground handling operations. These videos, with a new episode publi- Security re-engineering Project Launched in 2018, the development of the “METEOR” project for Exchange work performed by the UN Subcommittee that determines upstream shed every two weeks on the Ministry’s website, are designed to show A large number of airport operators, airlines, authorised o icers, security and Teletransmission Module with Organisations, an internet platform developments in dangerous goods across all modes of transport. that everyone has a role to play in safety, the goal being to produce companies, training organisations, representative bodies (UAF, FNAM, for exchanges with operators, will cover the fields of airports and air information accessible to all, usable by both employees and execu- TLF, SESA, etc.), took part on 3 December 2018 in the presentation navigation services (ANA), airworthiness and operations (NO) and “Horizon 2023” Strategic Safety tives, which can be disseminated both during training courses and on meeting of the analyses resulting from the first phase of the security flight crews (PN), and will allow DSAC to provide a single interface display screens. re-engineering project led by DSAC. The Air and Border Police, Air Improvement Plan for a large part of the operators under oversight while meeting the Three main issues are addressed: Transport Gendarmerie, Customs authorities, ATB, the French National With the Horizon 2018 Strategic Safety Improvement Plan coming to dematerialisation objectives. • Weight and Centre of Gravity, loading and stowing Civil Aviation School (ENAC), Civil Aviation Technical Service (STAC) an end, Horizon 2023 sets the new roadmap for improving aviation Commissioning is planned for 2019. • Circulation on aprons and stands and the General Council for Environment and Sustainable Develop- safety for the next five years. • Docking and removal of equipment ment (CGEDD) also attended this conference. This new plan takes into account the development in aviation activities, Greater cooperation between DSAC and ANSSI The next meeting is scheduled for the end of 2019 for a progress report. and includes for example topics such as drones, flight sharing or the In order to cope with the growing threat in the cybersecurity sector, The DSAC at the 1st edition of the Paris risks generated by passengers themselves and consists of three major European aviation regulations are gradually incorporating more specific Just Culture in civil aviation parts: the first deals with the supervision of safety and involves requirements for the protection of computer based systems against Region Drones Cluster Since the summer of 2018, the Ministry’s website has a new section cross-cutting actions, the second relates to specific operational issues malicious acts. As a new professional drone trade exhibition in the Ile-de-France region, devoted to just culture in the field of aviation safety and to the asso- and the last relates to the priorities specific to light aviation. ANSSI, the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems, backed by the Paris Region Drones Cluster, this first edition of the ciated observatory. as the national authority for cybersecurity, coordinates government “Drone Paris Region Expo” was held on the former military base of The observatory constitutes DGAC’s response to the requirement of work in the protection of information systems. Brétigny, from 27 to 29 September 2018. Article 16 of European Regulation (EU) No. 376/2014. 6 7 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT

“TCAS and Traffic Mix” Symposium The issue of dangerous closings between aircraft using di erent flight 01 ASSESSING rules, equipped with di erent alarm systems was the subject of DGAC Safety Info “RA-TCAS IFR VFR at low altitudes” published in 2017. The resulting debate led DSAC to include the topic in its annual symposium, entitled “TCAS & Tra ic Mix - Be Seen, See and Avoid”. Held on 29 AND IMPROVING November 2018, the symposium highlighted a number of good practices that the various stakeholders involved in the issue under study are liable to implement in order to improve the visibility of aircraft, more e ectively detect potential conflicts and perform an avoidance SAFETY manoeuvre. The Safety Assessment and Improvement Task Creation and first meeting Force (MEAS) is responsible for collecting safety of the PSE Safety Committee information, coordinating the analysis and When drawing up the Horizon 2023 plan, it appeared necessary to the “airlines” working group presented a guide on unruly passengers, proposing improvements to be drawn from it, reinforce safety discussions between the DSAC and the senior execu- coordinated and edited by the DSAC, largely fuelled by contributions including the implementation of the State Safety tives of the main operators and federations of French operators. This from airlines. This guide compiles good practices recommended for Program (PSE). need for exchanges focused in particular on the risk management airlines, in terms of flight crews training, incident reporting methods priorities identified in the framework of the PSE, even if the operators or real-time treatment of unruly passengers. It also contains very use- and federations had been able to express their opinions on these sub- ful legal information for the front-line stakeholders (filing a complaint, Horizon 2023 jects through a questionnaire reviewing the Horizon 2018 plan. To for- joining a civil action, etc.) or the airlines (creating a list of grounded As a key element of the State Safety Program, the Strategic Safety malise these exchanges and perpetuate them, the DSAC has chosen passengers, drafting of general transport terms and conditions, etc.). Improvement Plan identifies priority themes that need to be addressed to set up the PSE Safety Committee, a body consisting of representa- The work of the “collaborative” working group underlined the impor- in order to improve aviation safety in both commercial and light tives of the sectors of activity covered by the PSE, plus a representa- tance of making local stakeholders aware of the subject and the need aviation. tive from the BEA. This consultative body is to meet once a year, at the for communication between the di erent stakeholders. The inter-re- Begun in 2017, the renewal of the five-year “Horizon 2018” plan was invitation of the Director of DSAC. It met for the first time in June 2018 gional directors of the DSAC were asked to use their field know-how completed at the end of 2018 with the validation of its successor, with an agenda focusing on the priorities identified in the then draft and key representatives to inform them and encourage them, in “Horizon 2023”. It is the result of a collaborative e ort between all the Horizon 2023 plan. On this occasion, the operators present were able conjunction with the authorities in charge of police missions, and the MEAS and international State services responsible for air safety (the DGAC and the Bureau of to show their support for the options proposed by the Authority. prefect, to tackle the subject. The “legal” working group issued recom- Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), in particular) and mendations for changes, some without any legal changes (raising cooperation French civil aviation operators, who have been involved in the identi- Just culture magistrates’ awareness), others involving legal changes, in particular With its expertise in the field of PES, the task force contributed to the fication of risks both at the level of safety managers and that of the the introduction of an innovative system of administrative sanctions reputation of the DSAC abroad. For example, as part of the twinning of The work of the Just Culture Observatory in the field of civil aviation accountable managers. for the repression of certain specific infringements, which are neither the DGAC with the Tunisian Civil Aviation Authority, MEAS contributed safety, set up at the end of 2017, continued in 2018. In particular, the The Horizon 2023 plan also takes into account the guidelines contained simple incivilities, nor acts already entering the scope of criminal law, its expertise to the development of the National Safety Program (PNS) work focused on defining the ways in which alleged violations of in the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) and the ICAO Global petty forms of o ences, o ences or crimes. The distinction between planned by Tunisia. In addition, at the request of the ICAO EUR/NAT the principles of just culture can be referred to the Observatory. The Aviation Safety Plan (GASP). the entities that will investigate the reports and those that will pro- o ice, MEAS and ERS presented the French PSE at the SFN workshop Observatory has also begun discussions designed to define the fun- In conjunction with the Horizon 2023 plan, operational risk mapping pose the sanctions has yet to be defined. which preceded the plenary session of the 12th IE-REST (ICAO EUR damentals of just culture for operators. has been developed in the operational areas of commercial air trans- Regional Expert Safety Team) in September 2018, in Chisinau (Moldova), In this field, the DSAC worked with the DGAC’s Legal A airs Sub-Direc- port by aeroplanes, helicopters, aerodrome operations, ground hand- attracting particular interest from the Central Asian states present. torate to promote just culture with the judicial authorities. With that ECCAIRS ling and maintaining airworthiness. These cartographies, which are Lastly, and like every year, MEAS played an active role in the ENAC purpose in mind, the MEAS task force took part in the annual meeting In 2018, more than 70,000 reports on safety events in civil aviation scalable by nature, present the priorities of actions to fight against “Safety Management” Master’s degree course - highly appreciated by between magistrates and the DGAC services. Work also restarted in were recorded in the ECCAIRS national database, bringing the total certain types of events but do not prejudge those of the operators. foreign students - by presenting the French experience in the order to establish an administrative cooperation agreement between number of reports recorded since its inception in the early 2000s to framework of the “Safety at State Level” of the course. the judicial authorities and the DSAC concerning the use of the event around 680,000. These data are donated to the European database reports notified by the air operators, as well as the information rela- (European Central Repository), which recorded a total of some 265,000 ting to their analysis and monitoring. The main objective of the agree- in 2018. This database is one of the main sources of information used ment, imposed by Article 15-4 of Regulation (EU) No. 376/2014 of the by the DSAC within the framework of the State Safety Program in order European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the repor- to assess the risks present in the various fields of activity. ting, analysis and monitoring of events in civil aviation, is to strike a balance between the prevention of future accidents and the proper administration of justice in order to guarantee the interests of the general public. Unruly passengers After the “Safurity” study in 2015, co-supervised by the DTA and the DSAC, highlighting the links between safety and security in the per- ception of flight crews, three working groups (“legal”, “collaborative” and “companies”) have was set up in 2016 to work on the subject of unruly passengers. In 2018, these working groups continued their studies, which made it possible to present the advances on the subject during a conference at the end of December 2018. On this occasion,

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OVERSIGHT LICENCES Management of oversight 02 RESOURCES and certification licence 2018 made it possible to consolidate the oversight licence system by extending it to the “environment” domain and to implement the new compensation scheme by level (oversight inspector or equivalent, MANAGEMENT auditor or equivalent, RMA or equivalent). As of 31 December 2018, 571 DSAC o icers had a valid oversight licence, for a total of 837 qualifications.

Qualifications per domain

The “Resource Management” directorate, in conjunction with the General Secretariat of the Civil Aviation ANA NO PN SUR ENV TOTAL Directorate-General, is preparing and implementing the DSAC’s human resource, financial, material and IT AIR ENVIRON- AERODROMES AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AIRCREWS SECURITY management policy, which makes a direct contribution to the quality of the service provided by the technical NAVIGATION MENT departments and the inter-regional directorates of the DSAC. It is also responsible for collecting fees for INSPECTOR / CTE 10 17 2 80 45 64 31 249 services rendered by the State for the safety and security of civil aviation. SENIOR INSPECTOR / 181 70 2 94 87 28 19 SENIOR OTC / AUDITOR 481 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER / 20 16 12 28 15 12 4 107 Human Resources, Training Finally, in 2018, the DSAC contributed to numerous working groups as REFERRAL part of the implementation of DGAGN’s 2016-2019 triennial social pro- Total 211 103 16 202 147 104 54 837 and Skills Management tocol, in particular to clarify its pathways, enhance its attractiveness In 2018, the DSAC continued to contribute to the DGAC’s e orts to mo- and recognise the competence of its personnel, strengthen manage- dernise support functions in order to optimise resources in an increa- ment and promote its values. FEES singly restrictive general context. Fees in 2018 increased income on certain revenue lines due mainly to the increase in tra ic (aircraft operator fees) and to the fees related to flight In 2018, its workforce decreased from 1,113 to 1,074, mainly due to the crews (training, examination, etc.) but broadly remained stable compared with 2017. transfer of logistics activities from DSAC to the Air Navigation services Forecast fees Certificates issued Cash receipts department (DSNA) (approximately 35 o icers). Oversight and certification fees In 2018, language level tests and ad-hoc training were implemented in 2018 (€) as of 12/31/2018 (€) 2018 (€) for almost 70% of sta ; common core training modules were set up Aircraft Operator Fees 10,200,000 10,972,619 10,773,931 for oversight inspectors, and the OLAF tool was improved (licence and Aerodrome Operator Safety and Security Fees 12,554,000 12,410,964 13,097,787 exercise-training permit management tool). The DSAC was also very Carrier Airline Security Charges 1,500,000 1,414,945 1,448,019 active in EASA’s international work on skills - providing an opportunity for the DSAC to promote its model and the diversity of its profiles. Fees for flight crews training organisations 435,000 504,089 477,360 Exam fees 1,450,000 1,789,180 1,788,748 Fees for civil aviation personnel approval 780,000 833,577 833,497 Training Program Fees 3,000 4,212 4,155 Restrictions on resources Synthetic flight trainer qualification fees 630,000 663,141 598,578 DSAC WORKFORCE AT // (source: Human Resources Information System (HRIS)) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Service fees 15,000 0 0 Security system fees 760,000 599,890 599,890 Services AC ADAAC ADMCV ASSAC ASSI ATTAE EQUIP ICNA IEEAC IESSA INFI IPEF OUV PNT TSEEAC Total Flight fitness fees 160,400 134,344 134,344 Expert Fees 0 0 0 DSAC/EC 33 36 2 26 17 3 1 62 20 4 9 51 264 Total Redevances 2018 28,487,400 29,326,961 29,756,310 DSAC/AG 1 17 10 1 2 8 1 1 20 1 17 79 DSAC/CE 3 7 3 1 4 1 8 1 2 5 3 37 75 BUDGET DSAC/N 13 24 17 1 6 2 19 2 2 1 7 73 167 Financial resources at the disposal of DSAC in 2018 (excluding salaries)

DSAC/NE 1 10 8 2 3 6 1 4 1 37 73 Commitment authorisations Payment credits DSAC/O 5 13 7 1 4 13 1 4 2 44 101 Current operations €19.82 million €19.58 million DSAC/OI 10 4 4 4 1 11 14 48 Capital transactions €4.40 million €4.40 million DSAC/S 3 15 9 2 6 6 1 2 7 4 31 86 Total €24.22 million €23.98 millio DSAC/SE 6 14 1 12 1 6 1 1 13 2 2 3 2 40 104 DSAC/SO 3 10 13 1 1 4 8 2 2 1 3 3 26 77 Total 68 156 3 109 10 53 6 14 147 4 10 30 62 32 370 1,074

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Air shows The DSAC continued its work of revising the decree of 4 April 1996 03 relating to air shows, the objective being to improve the safety of EUROPE AND SAFETY these events. Following the proposals of an ad hoc working group, various exchanges with stakeholders in France and abroad, in 2018 the DSAC proposed new guidelines that were validated with the representatives of the organisers and display pilots of air shows, including REGULATION the competence of flight directors and display pilots. The draft amendment to the 1996 decree will be submitted for consultation in mid- 2019 with users and other ministries. At the same time, the question of training of display pilots outside the events will be covered.

The DSAC plays an essential role in the regulatory letters to States issued by ICAO proposing changes to its standards guidelines and developments concerning air and recommended practices. DSAC also continued its work on res- ponding to ICAO self-assessment questionnaires, as part of the Conti- safety, at the national, European and international nuous Oversight Approach - Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program level; this work is organised and led by the (CMA-USOAP). technical department of the European Safety On 6 and 7 November the EASA conference was held in Vienna for the launch of the second roadmap for general aviation. DSAC reiterated AIRCRAFT Regulation cooperation (DSAC / ERS). that it will be attentive to the completion of the regulatory simplifica- AND AIR OPERATIONS tion initiatives of the first roadmap, launched in Rome in 2014, inclu- 2018 saw the adoption by the European Parliament and the Council ding the simplification of certification, production and maintenance of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, known as the “Basic Regulation” on regulations, and the reinstatement of the basic licence in the form of a European and national air safety for Europe. This Regulation, which entered into force on 11 modular European LAPL licence. September 2018, covers the higher-level aviation safety requirements At the international level, DSAC participated in the work of the 13th simplifications for general aviation in Europe, the respective responsibilities of the European Aviation ICAO Air Navigation Conference, which brought together 116 States. In 2018, the regulations for balloon (No. 2018/395) and sailplane (No. Safety Agency (EASA) and the civil aviation authorities of the Member The conference provided an opportunity to address many emerging 2018/1976) air operations as well as the regulation introducing new States of the Union. It gives EASA a strategic dimension to support the topics such as suborbital flights, drone flights at very low altitude, licences for general aviation mechanics (No. 2018/1142) were publi- competitiveness of the European aviation sector at a global level and supersonic aircraft or cyber-resilience. Issues relating to global orga- shed. These regulatory developments were part of the first European consolidate the position of European aviation on the international sce- nisational safety were the subject of much debate. roadmap for general aviation and meet the needs expressed to sim- ne. This new regulation also introduces an extension of the Agency’s Finally, in 2018, the DSAC continued its work in innovative fields at plify and adapt the rules applicable to this sector. In order to provide powers, particularly in the area of drones, ground handling, cyberse- national, European and international level. The objective is to devise additional protection for passengers, commercial operations with bal- curity, and institutes a more risk-based regulatory approach and the safety regulatory approaches adapted to the concepts of operations loons and sailplanes must be take place under the European system possibility of pooling expertise at the European level. of emerging projects: future commercial aerospace systems, suborbi- of prior declaration. In 2018, the regulatory output of EASA continued at a steady pace, and tal aeroplanes and airborne launchers, new high altitude platforms or As part of the simplification of national regulations, the DSAC issued DSAC responded to the 19 NPAs (Notice of Proposed Amendments) electric or hybrid flying taxis. three decrees applicable to aircraft outside the scope of the EASA, published during the year. In addition, there were responses to the 19 known as “Schedule I”. For example, two decrees were published on 8 January 2018 authorising amateur-built aircraft and certain old aircraft registered in a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or in Switzerland to fly temporarily over French territory without a prior request to the French authorities to validate their airworthiness document. The order of 13 November 2018 exempts, in CIVIL AVIATION PERSONNEL most cases, “Schedule 1” aircraft from holding a nuisance limitation certificate or a special nuisance limitation certificate for flying on French territory. Following the Germanwings crash The publication of the Decree of 21 December 2018 on the coding and Following the Germanwings accident in 2015, the ad hoc group led by registration, for Aircraft Search and Rescue purposes, of distress bea- EASA adopted six recommendations, four of which involved a change cons operating at 406 MHz, repeals the decree of 15 April 2009, and to the rules on the medical certification of flight crews contained in materialises the work of the DSAC and the DSNA’s Search and Rescue Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011. In 2018, the European Commission defi- O ice (SAR) to repeal specific French provisions which are di icult to nitively adopted the regulation amending these provisions in order to apply and which concern the aircraft equipment in terms of distress implement these recommendations. It will be published at the begin- beacons (emergency locator transmitters (ELT) and Personal Locator ning of 2019. Beacons (PLBs).

12 13 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT 03 EUROPE AND SAFETY REGULATION Taking European regulation into At the international level, the DSAC actively participates, with the account in national legislation DSNA and French industry, in the work of the ICAO panel charged with For the purpose of regulatory simplification and the approximation of establishing standards and recommended practices for future certi- AIRPORT SAFETY the regulations applicable to the various aerodromes in French terri- fied remotely piloted aircraft intended for international commercial tory, the work on recasting the national regulation applicable to aero- flights using IFR in non-segregated airspace. They should be appli- dromes out of the scope of the European regulation, or exempted from cable by year-end 2024. Participation in the drafting of its application, continued. For example, the regulations governing the ICAO Standards and Recommended Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Service (SSLIA) were included in the program of the Air Transport Conference, in order to define the guide- Working with the CNES, a Task Force within the French Practices and European lines concerning, in particular, the approvals of the personnel and the State-Industry Consultation Committee on Space (COS- Regulations alignment of national and European levels of protection. In addition, PACE), the DSAC coordinated the development of shared the DSAC initiated the development of the national regulatory French positions in the emerging field of sub-orbital ope- At the international level, DSAC actively participated, in conjunction framework for the GRF, taking European guidelines into account. rations and commercial space transportation. This work with STAC, in the work of the groups set up by ICAO to update interna- included joint ICAO-UNOOSA activities (United Nations tional standards and recommendations with respect to aerodromes. O ice for Space A airs), informal bilateral exchanges with ADOP 3 overhauled Volume 2 (Heliports) of Annex 14 of the Chicago DRONES AND STRATEGIC the United States, workshops with interested European Convention, the new definition of non-instrument runways and intro- countries, safety and spectrum regulation requirements in duces the reception of folding wing aircraft. The Aerodrome Opera- AND EMERGING PROJECTS relation with the International Telecommunications Union, tions Working Group has organised the update of procedures for air As part of the implementation of the law 2016-1428 on strengthening export control, the safe separation between aviation and navigation services (PANS) in the field of aerodromes, with an active the safety of the use of civilian drones, the DSAC has published the commercial space transport, and the new aerospace port participation of France in matters relating to the Aircraft Rescue and decrees and implementing decrees relating to the training of com- projects in Europe and around the world. Firefighting Service (SSLIA). mercial and recreational telepilots, and relating to the registration of The DSAC is actively involved at the European level in the drafting of drones. Telepilots of remotely piloted aircraft weighing over 800 g the ground-handling roadmap. In conjunction with the STAC, it took must now take online training at fox-alphatango.aviation-civile.gouv.fr. part in the transposition into the European regulation of the new Approximately 24,000 recreational telepilots have taken this training reporting format on runway conditions (GRF: Global Reporting Format). to date. Owners of drones must register their devices on the new portal Finally, it responded to several EASA consultations, including on all- alphatango.aviation-civile.gouv.fr. weather operations and remote control towers. Improved training for commercial At the European level, even before the publication of the “basic” regu- air pilots lation 2018/1139, the drafting of its implementing regulations in the In 2018, the Commission amended Regulation 1178/2011 to introduce field of drones represented a heavy workload for the teams of the new requirements for Upstream Prevention and Recovery Training DSAC. Their publication is scheduled for 2019. (UPRT), stalling or loss of control of aeroplanes being seen as major risk factors that could lead to fatal accidents in commercial air transport. Regulation 2018/1974 thus reflects the provisions adopted by 2018 saw the issuance of the first-ever so-called “S0” autho- ICAO in 2014 on prevention and recovery following a loss of control for risation authorising a drone operator to train and evaluate multi-crew pilot licences and multi-pilot aeroplane type ratings. telepilots operating exclusively at its facilities. In addition, the first major elongation operations in unpopulated areas were permanently authorised: work is continuing, in Automatic validation of licences conjunction with the Council for Civil Drones (CDC), to widen In accordance with European law, some flight crew members ope- the scope of these operations. rate aircraft registered in a European State other than the one that issued the pilot’s licence, which may be problematic in the case of ramp inspections in countries outside the European Union. The ICAO has amended Annex 1 of the Chicago Convention in order to facilitate the automatic validation of licences through agreements concluded by regional safety oversight bodies. This amendment was introduced in Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 to facilitate the recognition in third countries of flight crew member licences issued in the Union. Influence on draft European texts in general aviation The publication in 2018 of the 2018/1119 Declared Training Organisation (Part-DTO) and the corresponding Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM), marking the end of a long process started in 2015, now allows flying clubs to carry out training without formal approval by the Authority but imposes simplified requirements on them, in particular as regards training programs and safety management. In conjunction with the European Commission, the EASA and other Member States, DSAC has been actively involved in the overhaul of the balloon and sailplane licensing rules. It also continued to actively influence the possibility of continuing to use Annex I aircraft for Aircrew licence training.

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Medical clearance for aircrews The DSAC’s medical unit oversees nine centres (AeMC) that are 04 qualified to conduct medical checks of commercial aircrews, five in AIRCREWS mainland France and four overseas, and some 600 medical examiners (AME) who are qualified to conduct the check-ups of private flyers. The doctors at the DSAC medical centre regularly conduct audits of these accredited doctors (30 audits in 2018) and organise or participate in training sessions for them. They handled some 1,300 cases of referral / consultation on acknowledged abilities or incapacities. In 2018, the centre developed the functional specifications of the future information system for the management of medical skills. It also contributed its expertise to the work undertaken by EASA Drafting, implementing and facilitating the safety The Order of 18 May 2018, relating to the requirements applicable to following the Germanwings accident: this work culminated on 19 December 2018 with a regulation of the European Commission amen- policy on the proficiency and competency of flight telepilots who use civil aircraft carrying no-one on board for purposes other than leisure, sets new training and examination requirements. The growth of French air transport is leading to an increase in the ding Regulation (EU) No. 1178 -2011 of 3 November 2011 determining the crews are the main assignments of the DSAC Flight In particular, it introduces a specific training program and theoretical number of trainee pilots in the organisations overseen, which has an technical requirements and administrative procedures applicable to Crew Directorate (DSAC/PN). exam: since 1 July 2018, telepilots who have not practised before that impact on the training oversight carried out by the DSAC. For commer- civil aviation aircrews. This department is in charge of supervising the date are required to pass a theoretical exam (this examination can cial flight crews, the number of training organisations is growing be taken in the OCEANE premises) and, for those who have practised substantially. The operator oversight activity of flight simulation training of technical and commercial flight crews, beforehand, a certificate of aptitude can be obtained from the DSAC equipment and the machines used in this context has remained rela- the organisation of theoretical and practical until 30 June 2019. tively stable. examinations and the issuing of certificates. In 2018, the DSAC prepared the regulatory change applicable to training organisations for microlight aircraft pilot instructors, which Thanks to its flight operator inspectors and Aircrew licences came into force on 1 January 2019. controllers, it also inputs essential technical A number of aspects of the conventional operational activity for the The oversight of training organisations relies on the expertise of the issue of certificates for aircrews in 2018 are worth mentioning. expertise in both Airop and Aircrew fields. pilot inspectors spread throughout the territory, as well as that of the The “SIGEBEL” management system for the patenting and licensing of pilot-controllers of the Flight Crews Expertise Centre. flight crews was the subject of a major change in order to manage the PBN privilege of the Instrument Rating (IR), ensuring consistency with Aircrew exams the class and/or type ratings held. This information is also reported Flight Crews inspections In 2018, the DSAC continued work on the project to delegate the orga- on the licence and on the authentication document available on the The DSAC’s flight operator inspectors place their expertise at the dis- nisation of the examinations for private aeroplane pilot licences to the pilot’s SIGEBEL account. posal of all of the DGAC’s departments for Aircrew and Airops by exa- French Aeronautics Federation (FFA). In this context, tests in several The system of collective conversions of licences and national quali- mining the airlines’ operational procedures and taking part in audits. aeroclubs were conducted in order to validate the technical feasibi- fications of sailplane pilot into European licences and qualifications They perform inspections in real-life in-flight situations, simulators lity of deploying the “OCEANE” exam management application in sites called “SPL” (“Sailplane Pilot licence”), initiated in 2015, ended in 2018. and on the ground (139 inspections in 2018). These personnel benefit other than those of the DSAC. The tests having been conclusive, the Pilots who have not benefited from this system may individually request from secondment to an airline to allow them to maintain their skills TRAINING, FLIGHT SCHOOLS DSAC will now finalise the legal and administrative framework of the the conversion of their national licence by the DSAC. and the validity of their licences. AND SIMULATORS delegation. For balloon pilot licences, taking into account the recasting of certain The profiles of these pilots, all instructors and examiners, experienced Aircrew requirements and the expected release in 2020 of a special in air transport on multiple machines and trained for FOI duties (Flight Commercial ATOs “Balloon RuleBook” regulation, the mechanism for converting national Operations Inspector) according to the criteria of the European regu- licences to European licences Balloon Pilot licence (BPL) will be esta- lation (EU Regulation no. 965/2012 or Airops) are, in fact, an invaluable Number of ATOs at 31/12/2018 ...... 208 blished as soon as the finalised text is available. resource for other technical departments of the DSAC. (95 “commercial” of which 23 are attached to an airline + 113 “flying clubs”) In addition, the modernisation of the forms made available to users DSAC’s expertise is also based on the Inspector Pilot (PI) network. on the Ministry’s website, initiated in 2018, should lead in 2019 to the The skills of these pilots are constantly being adapted to the changes Cabin crews generalisation of interactive forms for all requests concerning the in French air transport. Number of CCA approved schools as of 12/31/2018 ...... 12 licences and qualifications of flight crews. Flight Crews Training and Flight Simulation Means In 2018, the DSAC changed its methods of overseeing training organisations (ATO) in order to improve the correlation of its work and to improve standardisation. ATOs have been categorised into 5 categories and the oversight postures have been adapted accordingly, enabling the gradual implementation of risk-based oversight (RBO). Regulation (EU) 2018/1119 of the European Commission provides that non-commercial training organisations may operate under a European declaration system called “DTO”. The organisations concerned had until 7 April 2019 to register. The DSAC has defined the oversight procedures for these bodies and, in consultation with the federations, has taken the necessary steps to bring this new mechanism into force and to support the organisations. Some ATOs are opting for this new regime which is better suited to their business.

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04 AIRCREWS Number of non-commercial flight licences Types of licences 2018 Simulation resources Basic Pilot BB Basic licence (A) 589 Light aircraft pilot licence (aeroplane) LAPL(A) 446 2018 Light aircraft pilot licence (helicopter) LAPL (H) 1 Full flight simulators (FFS) aeroplane (including 21 abroad) 89 Private Pilot licence PPL (A) 1,579 Full flight simulators (FFS) helicopter (including 2 abroad) 5 Private Helicopter Pilot licence PPL (H) 83 Flight training devices (FTD) aeroplane 10 Microlight aircraft Pilot 1,748 Flight training devices (FTD) helicopter 2 Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL) 2,931 Flight Navigation Procedures Trainers (FNPT) aeroplane 67 Hang Gliding 10 Flight Navigation Procedures Trainers (FNPT) helicopters 1 Free Ballooning 40 Basic Instrument Training Devices (BITD) 1 Audits of operators of flight simulation training devices (FSTD) (including 2 abroad) 33 Number of instrument flight ratings Types of IR 2018 EXAMS Aeroplane IR 765 Helicopter IR 35 Number of theoretical commercial Number of theoretical non-commercial IR CB 65 IR(A) CB SE + 10 IR(A) CB ME flight crew certificates issued flight crew certificates issued EIR 2 EIR(A) SE Types of certificates 2018 Exams 2018 FN/IR 75 SE + 15 ME ATPL(A) 595 PPL (A) FCL PART 1,863 Valid licences and qualifications as of 31 December 2018 ATPL(H) / IFR 12 Microlight aircraft 3,508 ATPL(H) / VFR 6 Telepilots 888 Commercial flight crews (licences with a validity end-date) CPL (A) 14 BB (Basic licence) 145 Types of licences 2018 CPL (H) 60 PPL (H) FCL PART 77 Commercial Pilot Licence CPL (A) 5,455 Airline Transport Pilot Licence ATPL(A). 8,312 IR 97 LAPL (A) 60 Commercial Pilot Helicopter CPL (H) 1,385 CCA 1,833 LAPL (H) 1 Airline Transport Pilot Licence Helicopter ATPL (H) 242 (A): aeroplane (H): helicopter Flight Engineer 19 Number of linguistic skills attestations issued or renewed (FCL 055) Parachutist 302 Exams 2018 Non-commercial flight crews (licences with validity end-date) Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Failure Types of licences 2018 GROUND Exam - FCL.055B VFR Basic pilot BB aeroplane 1,288 176 159 43 17 (initial and extension) Light aircraft pilot licence (aeroplane) (LAPL A) 2,036 GROUND Exam - FCL.055D (IFR) 114 130 21 27 Light aircraft pilot licence (helicopter) LAPL (H) 2 GROUND Exam - Extension FCL.055 D 294 414 13 15 Private Pilot licence PPL (A) 25,137 FLIGHT Exam - Extension FCL.055 D 107 250 - 2 Private Helicopter Pilot licence PPL (H) 1,251 Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL) 7,244 Free Ballooning 879 LICENCES Balloon Pilot licence (BPL) 50 Issuing of aeronautical qualifications Number of commercial flight crew licences Medical Types of licences 2018 Activity of the Medical centre and CMAC 2018 Commercial Pilot Licence CPL (A) 468 Decisions related to the medical centre 1,360 Airline Transport Pilot Licence ATPL(A). 377 Transfers and authentications of medical records with foreign states 1,621 Commercial Pilot Helicopter CPL (H) 88 Final Unfitness and Accountability Records processed by CMAC 206 Helicopter Airline Transport Pilot Licence ATPL (H) 14 Flight Engineer 0 Commercial parachutist 44 Cabin Crew Attestation CCA (PNC) 1,486

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Airworthiness In the field of airworthiness, DSAC issued, for the first time, a special 05 AIRWORTHINESS Certificate of Airworthiness to TB30 Epsilon aeroplanes. Note also the contribution of DSAC/NO to the regulatory and technical work needed to launch the project for the use of an electric-powered light aeroplane. AND AIR In the field of aeronautical production, on 1 February 2018 EASA issued to Airbus Helicopters a single Approval Certificate of Production (Part 21G), concluding the evaluation conducted with the assistance of OSAC. This single approval replaces the three approvals previously OPERATIONS issued to Airbus Helicopters by France, Germany and Spain. Drafting, implementing and facilitating the safety Dangerous goods policy in: In the field of dangerous goods, the DSAC continued to take part in the • technical approvals and oversight of airlines, ICAO and European work. The DGAC finalised the development and launched the interactive air work contractors and other organisations internet application “AIRBAG” for air passengers, incorporating the operating aircraft in general aviation, including Preparation of the regulatory provisions of the security and safety regulations for dangerous goods. commercial operators of remotely piloted transition for Balloons aircraft; The DSAC actively prepared the regulatory transition of 8 April 2019 in Cooperation with the Agency of • production, continued airworthiness conjunction with Balloon operators. A special seminar was organised the European Union FOR Air Safety management, maintenance and personnel in October 2018 and guides for operators were published on the Mi- As regards the conditions for the outsourcing of certain certification organisations that contribute to it; nistry website. The corresponding oversight plan will be implemented tasks to the European authorities under the responsibility of EASA, the in 2019. DSAC is supervising the partnership agreement concluded with the • certification, continued airworthiness and Agency which entered into force on 1 January 2018. This agreement conditions of use for aircraft, including remotely involves experts from DSAC, DGA and OSAC for a global volume of Drones activity of about 28,000 hours / year. piloted aircraft, The dematerialisation process for drone users continued in 2018: the reports to the “Airworthiness and Operations” “AlphaTango” portal went live on 23 October 2018, following the “My (DSAC/NO) Technical Directorate which operates Drone Space” initially reserved for commercial operators and which had allowed to reduce processing times for users. in accordance with international, European and Changes in French airlines AlphaTango is now targeting all drone users, including recreational national standards and assists the European Union drones, and is helping to implement the 2016 Drones Act, which includes 2018 was marked by the support of new aeroplane and helicopter Agency for Aviation Safety (EASA) when these the registration of drones larger than 800 g and online training of leisure operators in the process of being issued their Air Operator Certificate: drone telepilots through the Fox AlphaTango portal. tasks are of its competence. It also participates EATIS, St Barth Executive, Letsfly, Run Helicopter, for example and by through its actions in the State Safety Program many fleet listings of new types of aeroplanes and helicopters: B787 at Air Tahiti Nui, A330 at Aigle Azur, H145T2 at HBG (SAMU 80), etc. (PSE). Several ETOPS approvals have been issued (extension to 370 minutes The issuance and oversight of production, for the French Bee A350s) or approval for a new SAMU helicopter deli- maintenance and management of the continued vered to Hélilagon on Reunion Island. To best meet the demands of operators and provide them with sup- airworthiness and issuance of maintenance port adapted to regulatory changes, the DSAC has, on the one hand, technician licences has been entrusted to OSAC, implemented a system, the purpose of which is to act with maximum a private law company subsidiary of the APAVE agility, optimising recourse to the pooling of resources and skills, and, on the other hand, continued its e orts to publish guides in order to group, through a clearance system. explain and simplify the steps necessary to obtain operational authorisations such as the “introduction to 2D/3D operations” guide or the update of the “pilot skills maintenance training programs” guide. The work carried out in 2018 with the operators, within the framework of the Air Transport Conference, made it possible to specify the areas in which to simplify the procedures for handling operator requests. One example is the facilitation of the charter authorisation process. Implementation of the Specialised operations (SPO) oversight plan Following the regulatory transition for specialised operations (SPO) that took place in April 2017 and concerns about 180 operators, the oversight plan, which is a major innovation compared with the previous regulatory situation, has been implemented. Against this back- drop, the actions of the DSAC supporting the operators continued.

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AIRWORTHINESS AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Fleet registered in France Production (as of 31/12/2018) Oversight of maintenance providers and airworthiness (as of 12/31/2018) 13,210 Production organisations under management organisations French oversight (as of 31/12/2018) Aircraft with a valid Certificate (as of 12/31/2018) of Airworthiness (CDN) (as of 12/31/2018) 197 + 5 foreign agencies 6 104 Part 21G (overseen on behalf AG 7,755 of EASA) Air Carrier Certificates 75 TAC 1,040 348 Part 21F 3 (as of 12/31/2018) 186 Total 8,795 114 Transport aeroplanes 62 Issuance of Airworthiness Documents ■ CTA AIROPS 1 (aeroplane) ■ Approved PART 145 Workshops: 79 ■ CTA OPS 1 (aeroplane) 289 + 59 foreign organisations (as of 12/31/2018) 70 ■ (monitored on behalf of EASA) 41 CTA AIROPS 3 (helicopter) CDN 311 CNRA 29 1 ■ CTA OPS 3 (non AIROPS helicopter) ■ Approved FAR 145 Workshops 1 ■ CTA OPS 3R (Helicopter, Restricted CTA) ■ TCCA accredited workshops CDNS 4 CNRAC 17 41 ■ CTA Balloon ■ ANAC accredited workshops R-CDN 10 CDNR 0 2 ■ Approved Organisations Part M Subpart G (TAC) CNSK 4 Acoustic certificates 328 NCC operators...... 84 ■ ATR Oversight of maintenance and Other formalities ...... 59 ■ Dassault Aviation SPO operators ...... 184 airworthiness management (duplicates, re-classification in Annex I, model change) organisations in general aviation Permits to fly* ...... 1,007 Airlines (as of 31/12/2018) including 806 issued by the DSAC and 201 issued by OSAC General aviation Flight checks 234 11 ■ Aircraft maintenance Aérophile SA 2 CDN for export ...... 227 Simulator training checks 144 55 units including 155 new aircraft under licence and 72 used aircraft Robin Aircraft 13 ■ F’ Approved Workshops Inspections of ground training 96 149 (Appendix II) Ballons Chaize 13 Aircraft imported ...... 361 ■ F Approved workshops DAHER-Socata 53 ■ CTA oversight operations carried out in 2018 ...... 255 130 Part M Subpart G Issoire Aviation 0 Approved Organisations Operator support meetings ...... Valid microlight identification cards Nouvelle Manufacture 82 5 (as of 12/31/2018) 15,805 d’Aérostats (formerly Llopis) ETOPS authorised airlines ...... 13 ASI Aviation 0 Oversight of Maintenance personnel training Checkout of aircraft operations on the ground Remotely Piloted Aircraft (as of 31/12/2018) Total number of checks in 2018 2,261 ■ Schools (PART 147) Airworthiness Documents issued in 2018 784 (35 + 19 foreign agencies including on French airlines(SANA) 665 (overseen on behalf of Type design certifications 102 including on foreign airlines (SAFA / SACA) 1,596 54 EASA)) Specific authorisations 44 ■ Licences (PART 66) 8,036 Permits to fly 53 valid licences including Authorisations to transport prohibited dangerous goods (class 1) ...... 82 2,311 licences issued in 2018 of which 192 initial 8 036 Remotely piloted aircraft (as of 12/31/2018) issuances) ■ LNMA Referenced operators 7,471 784 valid licences Referenced drones 13,647 including (419 licences issued in 2018 including 40 initial issuances) LNMA amendments: 379 in 2018

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In addition, work is continuing on the implementation of European On 31/12/2018, the following air navigation service providers held a requirements. Taking into account the continuous development in certificate issued by the DSAC: European provisions remains an important issue of adaptation to the AIRPORTS changes in oversight methods, whether for the draft changes that 06 Certified Number of certified providers, need to be anticipated as much as possible, or for the changes that service(s) and name (s) if applicable entered into force in the year. MET Single provider: Météo-France AND AIR Certification and continued DSNA (including 79 aerodromes controlled in ATS, AIS Metropolitan France, Indian Ocean, Antilles- oversight of air navigation service Guyana and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon). providers and CNS DSNA is the only aeronautical information service NAVIGATION provider. In accordance with the European regulations, and in its role as the The certification and oversight of air navigation national supervisory authority, DSAC certifies and oversees: Two military service providers: • air tra ic services (ATS) providers, including the air tra ic control ATS - COMALAT (Army Light Aviation Command) service providers, training organisations - CFA (Air Force Command) (ATC) and air navigation services(ANS) provider, and the aerodrome and CNS and aerodrome operators, the drafting and flight information service (AFIS) providers; Two civilian providers in overseas communities: implementation of the safety oversight policy with • the aeronautical information service (AIS) provider; SNA/PF, SNA/NC • communication, navigation and oversight (CNS) providers; One civil service provider: Eolane-Les-Ulis regard to the fitness for flight and competences • the air navigation meteorological service (MET) provider. One military service provider: DIRISI (Joint CNS of air navigation personnel and the technical Directorate of Infrastructure Networks and approval of the systems and materials involved Defence Information Systems) in these services are covered by the Airports Four service providers: and air navigation (DSAC/ANA) department. AFIS In mainland France: Le Castellet, Francazal and CNS In overseas communities: SEAC/WF, DAC/PF DSAC/ANA also provides the air transport (on more than 20 fields) Directorate with its technical expertise for drafting Two military service providers: national and international regulations in the field ATS - ALAVIA (Naval Aviation General Sta ) of air navigation and airspace. - DGA-EV (test flights) 72 certified providers including 64 metropolitan providers, 3 service providers in French overseas departments and Certification and continued 5 service providers in overseas local AFIS oversight of aerodromes European regulations since early 2018. This oversight includes the communities In accordance with French regulations and European regulations, the planned certification follow-up audits following certificate conversion French overseas local authorities: STP/ WF, DSAC provides certification and oversight of aerodrome operators to ensure that the processes put in place by the operators to comply ADT, islands province, southern and northern and heliports. with the European requirements are working. More than 20 of these provinces The certification process mainly concerns aerodromes with more audits were conducted in 2018. The oversight of these service providers is carried out jointly with the than 10,000 commercial passengers per year, all of which are sub- The European Union Agency for Aviation Safety (EASA) ensures that DSAC/IR, the oversight services of the DGAC and the military air tra ic ject to a certificate, with the exception of aerodromes in overseas the requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 139/2014 (IR ADR) are applied directorate of the State Aviation Safety Directorate (DSAé / DIRCAM), communities with tra ic of between 10,000 and 30,000 commercial by the supervisory authorities through standardisation launched oversight of defence contractors providing services to general air passengers per year whose certification process, launched in 2018, since early 2018. The DSAC was audited in September 2018 on the t r a i c . is under way. whole operation of aerodrome oversight in application of this regu- Once certified, the air navigation service providers are subject to Aerodromes within the scope of the European Regulation had their lation. The audit was divided between the central level of the DSAC, continued oversight based on: certificate converted to European certification before the end of 2017 the North East interregional entity and two aerodromes in the North • audits: every two years, all the functional areas of each service pro- and have been subject to continued oversight in accordance with East region. vider must be audited - in 2018, 74 audits were conducted by the DSAC and the entities acting on its behalf. • change oversight: the changes are notified to the supervisory authority, which must give its prior approval for the implementation of the changes it decides to review.

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06 AIRPORTS AND AIR NAVIGATION Finally, the DSAC is present internationally, and in particular within Functional Airspace Block Europe Central (FABEC) through the chair- manship of the NSA Committee and participation in the associated working groups. The numerous exchanges around a common over- When the DSAC decides to review a change, the corresponding safety sight manual and the setting up of auditor exchanges are helping to assessment is subject to an examination that will conclude on the harmonize oversight methods between our six countries. DSAC also acceptability of the change. This acceptance becomes a prerequisite participates in the European NSA Coordination Platform (NCP) groups, for the implementation of the change by the service provider. in particular those working on safety oversight, interoperability and Nearly 140 changes were monitored or accepted in 2018, including the SESAR deployments. This participation makes it possible to exchange spatial reorganisation at CRNA-SO, the new technical unit in Stras- best practices and strengthen cooperation between European super- bourg, the first RMZs, and the last acceptance relative to the DIGIVOI visory authorities. project (use of the IP protocol for inter-centre radio and telephone communications) in metropolitan France, the acceptance of GNSS procedures under simultaneous triple-approach conditions at Oversight for skills of air Charles-de-Gaulle airport (CDG), the integration of drones into navigation personnel controlled airspace, a second UOP 4-Flight in Aix, or the implementa- In 2018 DSAC finalised compliance with Annex IV of Regulation (EU) tion of Mode S oversight enriched with CRNA-N, CRNA-E and CRNA-SE. 2015/340 by recruiting an ATCO medical examiner. The medical eva- • the monitoring of safety events reported and analysed by the service luator and his two assistants set up the activity, in particular the over- provider, for which DSAC may request additional information. sight of the medical examiners (check sheets of the aptitude visits and • oversight of safety performance: in particular, through the oversight on-site audits) and the certification of an aeromedical centre class 3 of safety performance indicators imposed by the European Commis- in Toulouse-Blagnac. Finally, in October 2018, EASA carried out a stan- sion, combined with national indicators. dardisation audit concerning the medical aspects for air tra ic • oversight of the European interoperability regulation. This regulation controllers. On this occasion, the DSAC/ANA/PNA centre was audited aims to facilitate the development of a coherent and interoperable to ATM service providers (ATFMs), to providers providing Airspace as well as a medical examiner in Rheims and the aeromedical centre European air tra ic management system. The Commission publi- Management (ASM), Procedures Design Providers (FPDs), Data Ser- of Bordeaux. shes, in this context, interoperability regulations concerning the vice Providers (DATs) and the Network Manager. In preparation of the technical systems and/or the methods for operating these systems. introduction of this new regulation and the conversion of existing or • oversight of organisations managing projects, the skills of the design issuance of new certificates, DSAC has set up a working group inclu- organisations and the instrument flight procedures. ding all the stakeholders in oversight, which collaborates closely with As regards the oversight methods, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (IR ATM / the concerned service providers. ANS) will apply from 2 January 2020. The ATM / ANS IR incorporates AIRPORTS AIR NAVIGATION PERSONNEL During 2018, the working group mentioned above worked to analyse and amends the existing requirements for supervisory authorities and the provisions of the new regulation to determine its impact, not only Certified airports ...... 69 New controller licences issued ...... 128 already certified providers, and extends the certification requirement on the oversight methods of the DSAC, but also on the services provi- of which 10 in French overseas local New trainee controller licences issued ...... 151 ded by the air navigation service providers. This analysis led the DSAC authorities of which 39 DSNA licences and 25 Defence licences to work with the DSNA to scope the way in which DSNA can take into Aerodromes being converted to the Audits of ATCO Training Organisations ...... 15 account the new requirements that will apply to it. These are mainly European certificate: two major new projects for the DSNA: • 55 aerodrome operators had a European • changing standards for risk assessment and mitigation, certificate before the end of 2018 • the formalisation of human factors in air tra ic control in four main SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT areas: psychoactive substances, stress, fatigue and tours of duty Approved approaches management. Changes that were the subject of a follow-up decision in 2018 ...... 64 CAT II and CAT III ILS precision DSAC also launched an action plan for 2019 and 2020 that will convert 29 including 0 MTO, 1 for the French overseas local authorities and 2 PCNS Eolane approaches the certificates of all overseen ANSPs by the end of 2020. It will there- Changes being monitored as of 12/31/2018 ...... 89 fore be necessary to continue the coordination work begun in 2018 CAT I ILS precision approaches 120 with the DSNA and to launch it with the other ANSPs, to adapt the Changes accepted after examination of the safety report ...... 55 including 1 MTO, 1 for COM and 5 PCNS Eolane oversight methods and tools, to train the NA auditors to take into Aerodromes open account these new requirements and to provide for a program of to public air tra ic audits for ANSPs adapted to the conversion of certificates that will be and restricted use ...... approx. 500 take place during 2020. At the same time, the DSAC continues to monitor the regulatory work Heliports ...... approx. 320 to update the existing regulations, as well as work on the concept of remote control called “Remote Tower”. During 2018, an RBO experiment (Risk Based Oversight) in the AFIS domain was conducted. This experiment made it possible to evaluate the safety level of about thirty AFIS organisations and to propose, for some, modulations of the oversight cycle, in anticipation of a future ATM/ANS IR requirement. As part of the oversight of changes, the consolidation of a specific RBO is continuing, in anticipation of when the ATM-ANS IR becomes a requirement. Oversight in the area of software safety assurance has been strengthened, with software audits. In the field of IFR procedures, the DSAC participated in the national regulatory development and notably worked to consolidate its oversight methods as well as the means of compliance for the design of IFR procedures.

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operators, 7 French airlines, 113 freight companies (authorised o icers and known consignors), 14 regulated suppliers of in-flight supplies NUMBER OF ENTITIES HOLDING A and 16 airlines transporting cargo from third countries (ACC3). In order 07 SECURITY CERTIFICATION / SAFETY APPROVAL to exercise its regular oversight of the entities holding an accredita- ISSUED BY THE DSAC: tion and to ensure that the conditions that prevailed on its initial issuance or renewal are well maintained, the DSAC conducted 408 • 58 airport operators continued oversight inspections in 2018. The 150 dog teams (explosive detector dogs), although certified by the STAC, are also under conti- • 19 air carriers (French airlines) nued oversight by the DSAC with 69 inspections carried out in 2018. • 477 o icers’ sites accredited (freight 9 airport security audits were conducted in 2018. These audits serve companies) to ensure that the security rules are respected and to judge the rela- tionships between the various stakeholders in the field. They are sup- • 172 known consigner sites (freight companies) plemented by an inspection of the maintenance of performance of the ANTICIPATION AND PREVENTION drawing from the experience of all the participants involved in over- • 73 regulated suppliers of in-flight supplies equipment of the platforms concerned, implemented by the STAC on Ensuring the compliance and e ectiveness of sight. Everyone was invited to question the concrete measures they behalf of the DSAC. observed during their oversight activities and the means of improving • 199 ACC3 designations (Air Cargo or Mail In 2018 the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) and the Border Police the security measures implemented by the various those measures, on the overall e ectiveness of the security system Carrier operating into the Union from (PAF) conducted 610 targeted inspections and 4,381 tests in operatio- stakeholders of “air transport” is an essential and on how to oversee it with maximum relevance. Some 200 pro- a third-country airport). The ACC3 status nal situation (1,563 tests carried out by the GTA and 2,818 tests carried mission to protect civil aviation against acts posals emerged from this first phase of analysis and the choice was of an airline allows it to import cargo from out by the PAF). made to retain about 80 of them, covering every area, be it security of unlawful interference. This is the role of the equipment, the training of security o icers and oversight operators, a particular airport from a third country Security Technical Department (DSAC / SUR) and oversight priorities, the organisation of collective work, or the DSAC’s to the European Union. Inspections of the European some 120 DSAC o icers specialising in this issue. doctrine for regulatory interpretation. In addition to improving the Commission legacy system, some more innovative avenues emerged from this The European Commission regularly conducts inspections to ensure work, extending to the security of methods that have allowed air DSAC and its partners oversee uniform and compliant implementation of security regulations in the safety to progress considerably for decades, such as the systematic Member States. In 2018, it conducted two inspections at French airports, 2018 was marked by an in-depth analysis of incidents and events including the most innocuous, better all air transport stakeholders one at Lyon Saint-Exupéry and the other at Le Bourget. The DSAC pre- analysis of the ways to further integration of the human factor in security equipment or the intention required to implement security pares, accompanies and monitors these inspections in conjunction to prioritize oversight actions based on a qualitative analysis of the with the ATB and the relevant State services. enhance the effectiveness of robustness of the operators. measures security This approach was presented to security companies and stakehol- The DSAC carries out a certain number of oversight actions such as ders at a debriefing on 3 December 2018 and will continue with them inspections, audits or tests in operational situation, actions that are Implementation guides for security In 2018 the Security Technical Department and the security divisions in 2019. of the DSAC/IR launched an open analysis of their tasks, work, methods related to the issuance or renewal of an accreditation or certification, stakeholders and organisation in order to further enhance the e ectiveness of the or whose objective is to oversee the e ective implementation of secu- In the context of regulatory changes that it consolidates to make them security system and to anticipate risks in optimal fashion. The analysis The security Directorate rity measures by the operators. To carry out its task, the DSAC also more accessible and understandable by those for whom they are involved all the public partners working on security within the DGAC relies on the relevant government agencies (SCE): Air Transport Police, intended, DSAC develops implementation guides for operators and or in the relevant departments of the State, the Air Transport Police, reorganised quickly in order Border Police, Customs, which prolongs its action by carrying out in inspection services. These guides describe the acceptable means of Border Police and Customs. It covered a very wide range of topics, to draw all the consequences particular targeted inspections designed to implement a specific ensuring conformity with European and French security regulations, measure by the operators. The SCEs also carry out tests on behalf of so that practices are uniform throughout the territory. They are publi- of these analyses the DSAC in operational situations. The DSAC also relies on the French shed or modified after consultation with all security stakeholders. The Security Technical Department reorganised itself in the summer National Civil Aviation School (ENAC) for the certification and training This activity continued in 2018 with the update of 3 guides. of 2018 in order to put itself in a position to support and implement of security instructors and for the certification of security o icers. It the conclusions of the joint discussions and follow-up the numerous relies on the Civil Aviation Technical Service (STAC) for the certifica- actions selected. tion and oversight of equipment deployed at airports. Finally, it relies Securing the information systems Beyond the Information Systems Security division, which has not on independent validators. In 2018, 12 information system security audits were carried out: These changed, the Security Technical Department (SUR) now has 3 new In 2018, DSAC, or independent validators acting on its behalf, conduc- audits concerned both the applications and business tools used by clusters and a freight representative. The “Oversight Control” cluster ted 171 inspections in order to issue or renew approvals of entities that DGAC o icers and the operational systems used by the Air Navigation is responsible for overseeing all oversight, setting priorities and ensu- take security measures. These inspections involved 19 aerodrome Services Branch. ring the robustness and national consistency of oversight. It is also responsible for bringing the changes in oversight methods decided during the discussions and in particular to develop a methodology inspired by risk-based oversight (RBO). The “Repositories and regulatory application” division is responsible for contributing to French and European regulations in support of the Air Transport Bureau (ATB), ensuring its application, defining the elements of interpretation and is responsible for the development of standards, guides and aids produced by the technical department. The “Performance” division is responsible for the security performance and in particular for the ENAC-related training syllabus, equipment performance and in particular that of the Security o icers’ / Security equipment pair, and to develop an identification and analysis system of security incidents and events. The “Freight” project manager completes this system and brings his/her expertise to the entire structure in this area by working with each of the poles for his/her own purposes.

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such plans, or are currently in the process of creating or revising one. It should be noted that most of the ongoing cases are covered by Decree No. 2012-1470 of 26 December 2012, which makes it possible to 08 ENVIRONMENT better take into account fields with less or less regular tra ic than before, such as general aviation aerodromes. Near aerodromes or around air navigation facilities, DSAC/IR sometimes seek innovative solutions to reconcile local development issues AND SUSTAINABLE and aviation safety, and are required to produce opinions in many consultations. The National Airport Engineering Service (SNIA) is now the single point of entry for the vast majority of DGAC’s urban planning files. DEVELOPMENT The inter-regional directorates of the DSAC will continue to be involved in complex projects for which their expertise and knowledge of The oversight of compliance with environmental Air activity respecting the the field remains indispensable. rules by all air operators is the responsibility environment and populations of the inter-regional directorates of the DSAC, The DSAC actively contributes, within each region and especially in liaison with the Air Transport Bureau (ATB), around the major airports, to a better consideration of the challenges and as needed with the Air Navigation services of sustainable development in the aviation sector, by promoting local department (DSNA). consultation. Its key areas of focus include the facilitation of discussions around aerodromes, whether for commercial or light aviation, DSAC/IR work focuses on environmental mapping on monitoring the enforcement of environmental regulations by and plans, including noise exposure plans (PEB), stakeholders, and on taking into account urban planning issues around airports and air navigation facilities. noise pollution plans (PGS) and environmental operation. Breaches of these rules are systematically recorded by noise prevention plans (PPBE) at aerodromes. certified DSAC o icers and communicated to the airport nuisance They help fuel local consultation, which is Local consultation, a field control authority (ACNUSA). The operators risk incurring a fine of up to mission in contact with elected €20,000, which may be increased to €40,000 for certain breaches reflected in the participation in environmental recorded as from 1 January 2014 (those relating to failure to comply advisory committees (EAC) and advisory representatives, residents with night-flight restrictions or aircraft noise performance). In 2018, committees for assistance to local residents and users DSAC sent to the French Air Pollution Control Authority (ACNUSA) 588 reports for non-compliance with environmental restriction orders, In 2018, DSAC took part in consultative environmental committees (CCAR), as well as the follow-up of the compared with 462 in 2017. In parallel with the treatment of shortco- dealing with 38 airports that are particularly sensitive from an envi- environmental charters and codes of good mings, the DGAC is continuing its prevention activities with operators ronmental point of view, and in task groups assembled under their to further reduce the number of infringements. conduct. This system is completed by the handling aegis (environmental charter follow-up committees, thematic mee- of environmental violations and complaints tings). The inter-regional directorates of the DSAC are responsible by residents. for providing the objective elements relating to each field (tra ic Urban planning, another aspect statistics, analyses and oversight actions, regulatory lighting) liable to support stakeholders in the reconciliation between aeronautical of sustainable development activities and respect for residents. To preserve flight safety and limit the nuisances to residents, it is Following the final shut-down of the Notre-Dame-des-Landes project, necessary to impose constraints on urbanisation, after case-by-case the DSAC, with the support of the ATB, started preparations for the studies in order to guarantee the relevance of each decision. redevelopment of the Nantes-Atlantique airport. For example, the Around the airports, the DSAC is working to update the noise expo- noise pollution plan is under revision and should be approved during sure plans (PEB). More than 200 aerodromes are now equipped with Q1 2019. The drafting of an environmental noise prevention plan has been o icially published, and the revision of the noise exposure plan has been postponed until the end of the public consultation to be conducted in the spring of 2019. The DSAC continues to note that noise is no longer the only point of attention of residents, for whom the presence of an airport concentrates other concerns such as air pollutants and greenhouse gases, the management and control of water pollution, or the resulting road tra ic. In addition, the DSAC/IR participate in advisory committees to assist residents (CCAR), responsible for studying the soundproofing assistance files for homes located in the areas defined by the noise pollution plans (PGS). Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations 16 airports and heliports in France, among the most important in terms of tra ic and nuisances, are today the object of environmental restriction orders to reduce the noise pollution associated with their

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The point of view and regional presence of the National Supervisory Authority for Civil Aviation Safety

The French Civil Aviation Safety Directorate (DSAC) comprises and decisions required in relation to all natural or legal persons, a central o ice, based in Paris, and local operations departments, public or private entities, that are subject to the requirements the interregional directorates. of regulatory, EU and national legislation regarding the eco- The interregional departments, which are named DSAC/IRs, nomic and financial, security, security and environmental are distributed across mainland France, in the overseas oversight incumbent on the Prefects of the zone, the region, departments and in the territories of Saint-Martin and Saint the department or the ATB (air transport directorate), according Barthélemy. The nine (9) DSAC/IR have a head o ice and, to the methods and procedures defined by these administra- where appropriate, delegations. tive authorities. Subject to the competencies of the central operations The DSAC/IRs direct the corresponding administrative deci- department, the interregional departments are responsible sions or make these decisions when they are delegated to for taking the actions, measures and decisions required in them. relation to people and organisations or in relation to systems The DSAC/IRs take part in the ATB’s actions in terms of airs- and equipment, in the areas of security and security. pace and relations with users in this domain. In liaison with the central level, they prepare and implement Each DSAC/IR may assist all DGAC o icers under its territorial their budget, prepare and bill public service fees for civil avia- responsibility with their integration in their commercial envi- tion safety and security and the completion of purchases. ronment, through initiatives targeting their housing, catering, They are responsible for the individual management of their social, sports and cultural activities, as well as all actions o icers and help develop and implement the training plan. relating to the application of health & security and working The activities mentioned are carried out with the support conditions. either of the resources of the DSAC/IR concerned, or those Each DSAC/IR may be responsible for actions relating to the available at the central operations department, or within real estate policy, IT or logistics. other DSAC/IRs according to the methods and procedures These latter activities are carried out according to the methods defined by the corresponding central operations department. and procedures defined by the General Secretariat of the The DSAC/IRs are responsible for taking all actions, measures DGAC responsible for the corresponding policies.

9 DSAC/IRs • 7 in metropolitan France • 2 in the French overseas territories 9 delegations • 6 in metropolitan France • 3 in the French overseas territories 820 officers

32 33 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES Number of platforms 09 7 open to public air tra ic, including 7 commercial aerodromes ANTILLES GUIANA (subject to tax) Director: Frédéric GUIGNIER 8 aerodromes approved for restricted use Headquarters: Fort-de-France 16 microlight platforms Safety, security and connectivity 3 heliports Aerodrome safety our core concerns 6 certified aerodrome operators 15 runways approved 3 SMS audits between Guyana and the West Indies, and between the West Indies 2018 was marked by several civil aviation 2 conversion follow-up audits accidents in the Caribbean and Guyana, which and Canada. As has been noted for several years at metropolitan airports, these links, the development of which is analysed season after 9 Approval of Aerodromes and Aerodrome Operating Procedures 2 Meetings of the local safety committee (CLS) meetings (1 Pointe à remind us, if such should be necessary, that safety season, diversify the service o ering from incumbent operators well 7 SSLIA inspections Pitre Airport, 1 Saint-Martin Grand Case Airport) is central to our business and our concerns. The established in our airports. 4 Aviation Easements Plans (PSA) including 2 being created and 2 2 operational security committee (COS) meetings (1 Martinique Aimé helicopter crash in Guyana, in which two people Then there was the Air Transport Conference, which led to the organi- being revised Césaire Airport, 1 Cayenne Félix Eboué Airport) sation of an overseas symposium chaired by MP Serge Letchimy, in 1 safety committee meeting (1 Martinique Airport Aimé Césaire) lost their lives, the two aeroplane crashes in which many proposals to promote connectivity emerged. ENVIRONMENT 22 Oversight inspections (10 Authorised O icers (with the GTA), 3 Saintes and the two autogyro and aeroplane Finally, it involved the contacts developed with neighbouring authori- 3 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) under revision regulated suppliers of in-flight supplies, 3 aerodrome operators, 6 crashes in Saint-François showed us once again ties, in particular the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), airlines) to improve safety and connectivity, contacts which will need to be AIR NAVIGATION that nothing is ever safe, and the importance of further diversified in 2019. OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT our business lines and work in making progress. This connectivity also requires sustainable development of air trans- 2 AFIS audits port, and 2018 saw significant progress in the implementation of aero- 6 air transport companies including 5 aeroplanes and 1 helicopter SECURITY 19 audits And this is what we focused on doing, collectively, in 2018 so that our nautical easement plans and noise exposure plans for our airports. operators move towards ever greater safety and security, with key 2018 was a year of change in our structure and in our teams. 7 security approvals - renewed in 2018: 143 technical inspections: issues such as the fight against the illicit transport of passengers, the It was the year when we started breaking ground so that in 2019 all the • 3 o icers accredited, 80 SAFA, 63 SANA increasing management of requests related to drones and the intro- o icers of the DSAC AG head o ice can be housed in one and the same • 2 known consignors, duction of the first DTOs for general aviation, the installation of the building. • 1 regulated supplier of in-flight supplies, GENERAL AVIATION STITCH system and the prescription of binding measures so that several It was a year of many departures, and many arrivals, recent or future: • 1 airline 159 air work companies (including 140 using drones) operators make progress in safety or the renewal of airport certifi- 13 job openings in the autumn. Air shows: 1 small - 1 average 2018 was the year in which our structure was strengthened, first of all cates for Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin and the management of 1 ATO + 13 declared training organisations (5 DTO and 8 DOs) in the delegations, with the consolidation of their hierarchical structure the changes related to the important development works launched on 491 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 the airports of Martinique Aimé Césaire and Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes (1 delegate, 1 deputy delegate and 1 head of the oversight and regulation 4 o ences processed with respect to airports. subdivision), but also at headquarters, with the creation of the “general With respect to airlines, the year was highly unusual with the intro- aviation and aeronautical training” division and the reinforcement of ECONOMIC REGULATION duction of a system of “outsourcing” of certain case files, which were its teams and the hierarchical consolidation of the whole field of over- studied by other DSACs in the region, and DSAC NO, at the central level. sight and regulation with the transformation of the position of head of 70 Ground handling agreements Despite the fact that the DSAC AG has a very small sta , the agility of department into assistant to the director in charge of technical a airs. Number of public service obligation (PSO) routes: 11 our oversight system and its e iciency made it possible to examine a Finally, it was a year that saw the experimentation and introduction of 6 air carrier operating licences new AOC or the fleet of a new ATR 72 for example. flexitime within the DSAC AG. 2018 was also marked by the improvements in connectivity of our regions All these changes have only one objective, to strengthen the DSAC AG RESOURCES with the world around them. First of all, this involved the development team, to allow each of its professionals to express their skills and their Headcount: 79 of low cost transport in the French Caribbean, with the arrival of Level commitment for ever greater safety, security and connectivity in our for transatlantic links, and the opening of new lines for the Norwegian, regions. Budget : €2,500,000

34 35 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES 1 safety audit of a DSAC-Centre East airport 1 Centre East inspection of an operator of the DSAC-Centre East Number of platforms 14 operational security committee meetings (COS) 09 37 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 10 commercial aerodromes 3 security committee meetings CENTRE EAST (subject to tax) Director: Muriel PREUX 21 aerodromes approved for restricted use OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT Headquarters: Lyon Saint-Exupéry 41 aerodromes for private use airport 32 air transport companies including 9 aeroplanes, 10 helicopters, 113 microlight platforms 13 balloons 61 heliports 47 audits Daily cooperation and coordination 46 helipads 259 technical inspections: 173 SAFA, 86 SANA 5 floatplane strips to serve aeronautical activities 5 altiports 33 mountain airstrips Echoing the economic potential of the Auvergne 26 permanent balloon platforms Rhône Alpes region, Saint-Exupéry airport enjoyed Aerodrome safety strong growth in 2017 and 2018, crossing the 5 certified aerodrome operators, including 5 European certified 11 million passenger milestone and 60,000 tons of 66 runways approved / approval in progress 7 OR national audits outside the DSAC-Centre East annual freight. Despite the creation of 26 new lines, 13 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes and Aero- and increases in frequencies, this growth translates drome Operating Procedures (CHEA) into a small increase in the number of movements. 9 audits / checks on certified aerodromes 8 checks on the technical characteristics of the heliport Rich with an exceptional land reserve and located in an environment 1 approval of an Aviation Easements Plan (PSA) by ministerial order with few constraints, Saint-Exupéry enjoys promising future outlooks, in 2018 (total 31) which are also reflected in the significant economic development of the platform. For example, several real estate projects are under study: ENVIRONMENT GENERAL AVIATION 2 logistics projects of more than 150,000 sq. m, one with a head o ice, 30 noise exposure plan to current standards a development area north of the site, and an economy hotel. In addi- 1 014 air work companies (including 960 drones, 13 aeroplanes, 1 aerodrome with a noise pollution plan (PGS) tion, the Ministry of the Interior is planning the construction of a new 24 microlight aircraft, 9 helicopters, 8 balloons) administrative detention centre and courtroom in the concession. All 1 meeting of the Residents Advisory Board (CCAR) Air shows: 44 minor - 10 medium - 6 major of these projects require a constant dialogue with Aéroports de Lyon, Commission during an audit at the beginning of the year, a double 5 meetings of the Environmental Advisory Board (CCE) + environ- 21 approved training organisations intrusion in September on Lyon-Bron and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry led the mental consultation committee of Geneva a close coordination with the SNA-CE, the ATB, but also the depart- 5,728 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 mental and regional services (the regional departmental directorate DSAC to take part in several inspections and diagnostics and audit of 28 o ences processed (DDT), Regional Directorate for Environment, Development and Housing the Civil Aviation Risk Analysis Centre (PARAC). AIR NAVIGATION 2 disciplinary committee meetings held (DREAL), prefecture, and the General Secretariat for the Administra- Between the Alps and the Massif Central, the other aerodromes and 4 4 AFIS audits and 8 follow-up meetings air operators have a sustained activity, directly related to the region tion of the Ministry of the Interior (SGAMI). It is important to ensure 37 changes of notified AFIS providers including 3 monitored by the and the geography, but also highly constrained by it: seasonal tra ic ECONOMIC REGULATION that they are compatible with aeronautical installations and are DSAC-Centre East consistent with the metropolitan planning project of the Plaine of snow charters, companies of helicopters doing air work or public 60 Authorisations of ground handlers including 15 renewed in 2018 2 meetings of the Regional Advisory Board for General Aviation and Saint-Exupéry. transport, mountain rescue operations, medical flights, altiports, Number of public service obligation (PSO) routes: 2 in progress Light and Sport Aviation (CCRAGALS) In terms of security, new threats may tarnish these future prospects aeroclubs training or organising major air events, manufacturers and (Aurillac and Le Puy) Participation in 4 AFIS audits outside DSAC-Centre-Est territory and require the coordinated mobilization of the competent services of drone operators, tourist flights in which the limit between commercial 31 air carrier operating licences the State, operators, ground handlers, airlines, etc. As a result, even if aviation and leisure is sometimes tenuous. These operators and users Participation in 1 AFIS evaluation o icer / evaluator (1 assessment Aéroports de Lyon had fulfilled the requirements notified by the European require vigilance, large-scale support, and constant dialogue during and participation in the training of 3 AFIS evaluators) RESOURCES frequent regulatory changes. Sustainable integration of these aeronautical activities in the regional SECURITY Headcount: 80 Budget: €1,085,544 fabric requires the e ective cooperation between all the stakehol- Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: ders: state services, local authorities, operators, and neighbouring • 0 aerodrome operator (out of 5 approvals) populations. For this reason, the current projects to revise the Aviation • 0 air carrier (out of 2 approvals) Easements Plan (PSA) caused a great deal of work in 2018 and will • 4 for accredited o icers (out of 67 approved sites) as DSAC manager also mark 2019. • 2 for accredited suppliers (out of 3 approvals) as DSAC manager Finally, if the region provides a very beautiful environment for micro- • 2 for known consignors (out of 10 approvals) as DSAC manager light aircraft and sailplanes, it also entails di iculties that are all risks. During the long, hot summer, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region had a rising accident rate which forced the DASC Centre-East to remain vigilant about safety, to think about new actions to raise the awareness of flying clubs, instructors and pilots about the risks, in conjunction with the federations. During the 6 months spent at the head of the DASC Centre-East, I had the pleasure of meeting technical and support teams who were moti- vated and competent, who carry out their duties with a high degree of professionalism. The DASC Centre-East approaches 2019 with the same positive mindset.

36 37 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES 2 safety audits of a DSAC-N airport 1 EU inspection of an aerodrome operator DSAC-N Number of platforms 3 Meetings of the local security committee 46 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 13 commercial aerodromes 09 6 operational security committee meetings (COS) (aerodromes subject to tax) NORTH 9 aerodromes approved for restricted use including 1 military 24 security committee meetings Director: Richard THUMMEL Headquarters: Athis-Mons 17 aerodromes for private use 20 Meetings of the local safety network (Orly specific) 54 microlight platforms 194 oversight actions 48 heliports 6 new security approvals issued 2018: changing situations and methods 77 helipads 24 renewals of security approvals for NorTH DSAC 18 permanent balloon platforms 139 model aircraft zones OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT Aerodrome safety 24 air transport companies including 15 aeroplanes, 2 helicopters, 2018 was also the year in which the oversight of operators of certified As observed at the national level, air tra ic 5 certified EASA aerodrome operators 7 balloons airports began; marked last year by the follow-up audits of Beauvais, was highly dynamic in Île-de-France and 46 runways approved 81 audits in 2018 Orly and Roissy, this activity, which in a way is new, is intended, in 2 SMS audits 775 technical inspections in 2018: 378 SAFA, 247 SACA, 150 SANA the Hauts-de-France: Lille-Lesquin for the first particular by integrating the oversight of changes, to become a basic 16 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes time reached the 2 million passenger milestone focus for the continuous improvement in the safety of large airports. and Aerodrome Operating Procedures (CHEA) GENERAL AVIATION with an increase of 9% compared with 2017, In terms of air operations excluding commercial transport, the change 40 Aviation Easements Plans (PSA) approved by ministerial decree is also gradual but significant: non-commercial operators and air 1,845 air work companies (including 1,797 drone operators, 48 annex Beauvais returned to growth and recorded work companies are now integrated into an oversight plan in the ENVIRONMENT 2 and microlight aircraft) 3.8 million passengers, and the ADP group sense of the European regulations on non-commercial complex air- 25 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) 182 training organisations (all activities: aeroplane, hang gliding, welcomed more than 105 million passengers craft operations (NCC) and Specialised operations (SPO). 11 noise exposure plans being revised helicopter, balloons) The air transport landscape was marked by the resumption of hiring of 10 Environmental Advisory Committee Meetings (EAC) Missions with training organisations: 49 oversight actions (written) with significant growth both in Roissy and Orly. flight crews. For the North DSAC, this major phenomenon clearly impacts 77 environmental complaints processed Air shows in 2018: 24 minor - 1 medium - 13 major the oversight of airlines but is also a factor in the significant increase 170 overflight exemptions Against this dynamic background, the operating methods of North in the activity of issuing licences and qualifications leading to more Urban planning DSAC underwent significant transformations. The perennial issues of than 20,000 deliveries of deeds. The upswing in the employment market 596 opinions on Building Permits (and preliminary declarations, PA, CU) 126 Toussus exemptions (auto info) safety, security and support for regional development remain, but the for pilots is also noticeable in the flying clubs, which are therefore 272 opinions on Local Town Planning (PLU) 20,318 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 procedures for carrying out those tasks are continually developing in struggling to retain their instructors. These structures are neverthe- 526 opinions on obstacles 1,175 microlight aircraft files (CI, FI, LSA) 138 opinions on wind projects and wind farm control systems order to adapt to the change in the regulatory framework, the over- less actively preparing for the transformation into DTOs. At the end of 90 aircrew violation records processed sight methods, but also to the development of the industry. 2018, 54 organisations reached this milestone, which augurs well for 2 disciplinary committee meetings held In terms of air transport safety, the North DSAC followed the launch of Environmental Infringements the convergence of this process before the date of 8 April 2019 set by 26 non-respect of APU operating conditions 32 AIR OPS operators (including 17 SPO, 15 NCC) an A330 sector with two operators, Openskies and Aigle Azur. In addi- the European regulations. 58 Chapters 3 with a cumulative margin of less than 10 E ective 13 high risk operator (HR) tion, a fleet interoperability process was put in place between two With the safety of light aviation, the integration of secondary aero- perceived noise in decibels (EPNdB) CDG 3 high risk activities airlines of a group. North DSAC also implemented “risk-based over- dromes into their environment is one of the major concerns of North 227 non-respect of night-time COHOR time slots CDG sight” by modulating the cycle time according to the performance of DSAC. Thus for the Toussus-le-Noble aerodrome, 2018 saw the signing 87 overruns of environmental protection volumes (VPE) 25 MEL approvals (MEL minimum equipment list) the airlines’ Safety Management Systems (SMS). It is also conducting of an agreement between residents’ representatives and users’ asso- 3 miscellaneous failures (TSU silence range, CDG noise thresholds, 9 NCC / SPO audits a pilot project to improve the safety of air transport in ground handling ciations to reduce the noise nuisance related to aerodrome circuits, Orly curfew) 80 drones: exemptions / specific authorisations activities, which has resulted in the production of a series of safety based on the use of CALIPSO acoustic classification for light aircraft. 15 provisional aero-modelling creations or modifications promotion videos, the quality and value of which have been hailed by This major breakthrough has yet to materialize, while, in parallel, the AIR NAVIGATION 319 release of sky lanterns the industry. At the same time in Orly, the first administrative sanc- work carried out by the FFA for the arrival in 2019 of a first Pipistrel 2 AFIS audits in DSAC-N 158 Fireworks tions for breaches of safety rules for on-the-ground activities were electric aeroplane continued. 8 AFIS audits outside DSAC-N 40 Prefectural HAZ pronounced. Other major projects relating to the compatibility of the air activity and 2 DSNA audits 76 Opinions on obstacles (cranes, beacon failure) industrial and urban development projects also mobilized teams from 2 CCRAGALS meetings North DSAC. CRSD de Creil, a real estate program for the mixed housing 39 Permanent airspace records development zone (ZAC) of L’Échat near the heliport of Mondor Univer- 89 Temporary airspace folders via CRG ECONOMIC REGULATION sity Hospital Centre CHU in Créteil, the work on the Grand Paris Express 4 DSNA change follow-up 590 Authorisations for ground handlers including 97 issued or lines near Orly and Le Bourget, are all diverse projects that require 6 instrument procedures (examination of records) renewed in 2018 responsiveness, professionalism, listening skills and adaptation. 13 air carrier operating licences Nor was security exempt from significant changes. 2018 was rich in SECURITY 13 “T” permit training centres traditional oversight actions, with the renewal of ADP’s security ap- Number of security approvals monitored by CAS-N: 41 “T” permit trainers accredited provals for Roissy and Orly and that of the Lille operator, as well as the • 5 aerodrome operators security inspection of the Paris-Le Bourget aerodrome conducted by • 92 foreign airline companies RESOURCES the European Commission. But 2018 was also the year of the “city- • 11 French airline companies • 88 o icers accredited side” security evaluation of Orly airport, conducted by the civil avia- Headcount: 167 • 33 suppliers accredited Budget: €3,022,645 tion risk analysis unit; this is a developing activity whose scope and • 38 known consignors value against a background of changing threat deserve to be • 156 training organisations highlighted. Finally, in terms of resources, the most significant development was the move of the Hauts-de-France South delegation to its new premises in Beauvais, in a real estate complex including DSNA facilities of great value.

38 39 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES Number of platforms 09 63 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 17 commercial aerodromes NORTH EAST (subject to tax) Director: Christian MARTY 17 aerodromes approved for restricted use Headquarters: Strasbourg 54 aerodromes for private use 158 microlight platforms 38 heliports Growth in traffic was confirmed on the 20 helipads 2 seaplane bases main airport platforms in the North East 1 floatplane strips 2 mountain airstrips The high growth in passenger tra ic at Basel- The DSAC NE organised a “light aviation” seminar on Thursday, 5 April 90 permanent balloon platforms 197 model aircraft zones Mulhouse airport continued in 2018, with a new 2018 in Tomblaine for all the training organisations in the East of France and Bourgogne Franche-Comté. The day provided an opportu- Aerodrome safety 14 operational security committee meetings (COS) attendance record registered on 4 December 2018, nity to present the changes in the European AIRCREW and AIROPS 5 certified EASA aerodrome operators 3 security committee meetings at eight million passengers. 2018 ended with regulations, as well as the postponement of safety events within the 26 runways approved a total of 8.6 million travellers, an increase of 8.7% framework of the State Safety Program. The high level of participation OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT (60 organisations) and of the discussions underlined the success of 25 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes and Aero- compared with 2017. the day in which the o icers of the general aviation division, the State drome Operating Procedures (CHEA) 20 air transport companies including 3 aeroplanes, 2 helicopters, quality, performance and safety program manager were fully mobi- 3 SSLIA/ SPPA checks 15 balloons On the environmental front, the new environmental noise prevention lised, as well as the inspector pilot of DSAC NE were all highly involved. 10 checks on heliports 5 audits in 2018 plan (PPBE) was launched in 2018. The public consultation on this new 2018 was also marked by the contribution of the DSAC NE to the orga- 3 EASA certified aerodrome oversight audits 86 technical inspections in 2018: 12 SAFA, 55 SACA, 19 SANA plan took place between October and December 2018, paving the way nisation on July 10 and 11 in Strasbourg, of the 36th Triennial session of 2 Aviation Easements Plan (PSA) approved by ministerial decree for the referral to the environmental advisory committee (CCE) for an the European Civil Aviation Conference. GENERAL AVIATION opinion, then its approval planned for early 2019, by the prefect of the The meeting of the Departmental Action Committee of the Bas-Rhin at ENVIRONMENT 607 air work companies (including 577 in drones) Haut-Rhin region. the DSAC NE, on 3 December 2018 enabled the whole of the prefectural 8 NCC operators In 2018, Strasbourg-Entzheim airport recorded a 7.4% increase in the body and the heads of decentralised services of the department, to 25 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) number of passengers, or 1,297,177 passengers, with a 5.2% increase learn more about the tasks and skills of the DSAC NE. 3 environmental charters signed Air shows in 2018: 30 minor - 5 medium - 5 major in the number of movements to 125,068. With the exception of Lastly, some of the highlights of the past year underlined the capacity 1 aerodrome with a noise pollution plan (PGS) 22 approved training organisations Châlons-Vatry, which experienced a sharp drop in passenger and of the DSAC NE administrative and technical teams to take action in 2 meetings of the Residents Advisory Board (CCAR) 4,733 management acts on licences carried freight tra ic compared with 2017, the other commercial platforms in order to best meet the expectations of our customers. I should like to 1 operating restriction order the North East recorded an increase in the number of passengers at express my thanks for their involvement in their duties, and I know 4 meetings of the environmental advisory committee (CCE) ECONOMIC REGULATION the end of November 2018 of some 10% for Metz-Nancy-Lorraine they can count on their commitment to carry out the projects planned 80 approval of ground handlers (11 issued in 2018, including 4 new (242,166 passengers) and 4.3%, or 99,514 passengers, for Dole-Tavaux. for 2019. AIR NAVIGATION assistants) 6 AFIS audits + participation in 2 AFIS audits outside DSAC territory Number of PSO routes: 3 pending (Montluçon and Rochefort) 21 air carrier operating licences 2 CCRAGALS meetings RESOURCES SECURITY Headcount: 78 Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: Budget : €1,785,315 • 3 aerodrome operator (out of 5 approvals) • 2 for accredited o icer sites (out of 82 approvals) as DSAC managers • 1 for an accredited supplier (out of 4 approvals) as DSAC manager • 3 for known consignors (out of 16 approvals) as DSAC manager

40 41 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES Number of platforms 09 3 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 3 commercial aerodromes INDIAN OCEAN (subject to tax) Director: Lionel MONTOCCHIO 4 aerodromes approved for restricted use Headquarters: Sainte Marie. Reunion 5 microlight platforms Island - Roland Garros Airport 5 heliports (including for 1 private use) 20 helipads A growing aeronautics activity driven 10 model aircraft zones by an expanding aeronautical sector Aerodrome safety 2 aviation start-ups created with the agreement of the Regional 3 certified aerodrome operators Airspace Management Committees (CRG) 4 runways approved / approvals in progress SECURITY 2018 was memorable first of all, marked by 4 heliport checks the Roland Garros days jointly organised with Air 6 airport audits 9 security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: • 3 aerodrome operators (out of 3 approvals) 1 new police decree for the aerodrome of Saint Pierre Pierrefonds Force Detachment 181 “Lieutenant Roland Garros” • 1 for accredited o icer sites (out of 6 approvals) as DSAC managers Reunion and the Reunion Regional Council, • 1 for an accredited supplier (out of 3 approvals) as DSAC manager commemorating the centenary of the • 4 for known consignors (out of 17 approvals) as DSAC managers 2 local safety committee meeting (CLS) disappearance of the aviator born on Reunion 7 operational safety committee meetings (COS) Island. One of the highlights was the flight, on 5 October 2018, of a replica of his Morane H OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT aeroplane from a strip of grass specially arranged 6 air transport companies including 2 aeroplanes and 4 helicopters for the occasion on Reunion Roland Garros airport. 10 audits in 2018 74 technical inspections in 2018: 36 SAFA, 1 SACA, 37 SANA Reunion Roland Garros airport crossed the symbolic threshold of GENERAL AVIATION 2.4 million passengers, welcoming for the first time an Airbus A380 The DSAC OI saw its internal organisation consolidated by the crea- in commercial operating condition. In its wake, major air transport tion of a post of deputy in charge of technical a airs and two new 143 air work companies (129 in drones) companies (airport service providers, airlines) have benefited from divisions - General Aviation and Air Transport - an organisation in Missions with flying clubs: 15 oversight actions the strong growth of air tra ic in the context of developing regional line with the noteworthy growth of these two sectors in Reunion Air shows in 2018: 4 minor - 1 medium connectivity. and Mayotte, notwithstanding a busy time in terms of overseeing the 4 training organisations approved The past year was also marked by the anchoring of the strategic compliance of the main operators (construction of the RESA at Saint 273 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 partnership between the on-base Air Austral and the Air Madagascar Pierre Pierrefonds, the EMAS project in Dzaoudzi , adaptation of the 1 o ence processed airline and the improvement of the service to Mayotte by direct flight infrastructures for service by helicopter), promotion of safety in the 1 disciplinary committee held from Paris, made possible thanks in particular to the possibility of ma- field of light aviation (follow-up of the corrective action plan asso- ENVIRONMENT 402 theoretical exams passed on OCEANE; 4 paper-and-pencil exams king night-time landings on runway 16. ciated with the overweight file concerning microlight aircrafts’ opera- (Mayotte) The modernisation of the aircraft fleet continued: ATR 72-600 for Ewa tors), maintaining a high level of security in the area (participation in 2 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) Air in Mayotte, EC 120 for Corail Hélicoptères, EC135 - the first civilian incoming flight audits at all aerodromes in the Union of the Comoros), 1 environmental charter signed (PNR) ECONOMIC REGULATION helicopter dedicated to the emergency medical service in Reunion - support for major airport projects (general layout plan for Reunion 1 meeting of the environmental advisory committee (CEC) for Helilagon. Roland Garros and Dzaoudzi airports, establishment of the oversight 21 approvals of ground handlers (including 2 issuances and 3 Three cyclones hit Reunion while two major social crises have perma- committee for Dzaoudzi airport, in liaison with EDEIS Mayotte). AIR NAVIGATION renewals in 2018) rd nently a ected Mayotte and Reunion, without interrupting the conti- The success of the 3 edition of the Air Training and Trades Forum, to Air Navigation 5 air carrier operating licences (licence issued to Run Helico in 2018 nuity of air services thanks to the mobilisation of all stakeholders, which the Reunion Regional Council lent its support, confirmed the 1 AFIS audit of a DSAC-OI airport underlining the robustness of the aeronautical system. interest of the analyses on the structuring of the aeronautical sector. RESOURCES 1 participation in an AFIS audit outside the jurisdiction of DSAC-OI The initiative was the subject of a presentation during the overseas Headcount: 50 workshops of the Air Transport Conferences, the purpose being to Airspace Budget: €644,000 focus on the foundations for a small structure of exchange, advice and 5 aviation start-ups created facilitation for aviation companies that support the value-creating 1 aviation start-up wound up approach for the whole Indian Ocean area. Other important issues also involved DSAC OI teams, particularly vigilance and the fight against illicit public transport, the establishment of a forum for consultation with users for airspace, the continuation of regional cooperation within the framework of the Committee of Civil Aviation of the Indian Ocean Commission under the EASA Regulatory Convergence Program. I know I can rely on a small but e icient team of employees in Reunion and Mayotte, from oversight inspectors and inspector pilots, whose valuable support is to be emphasised, to support function o icers. All participate, each in their area of expertise, in the collective e ort to anchor the safety culture for all the stakeholders in the aviation chain in France in the Indian Ocean.

42 43 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES AIR NAVIGATION Number of platforms 21 AFIS organisations 09 68 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 27 commercial aerodromes 7 AFIS audits 2 CCRAGALS meetings WEST (subject to tax) Participation in 5 AFIS audits outside DSAC territory Director: Emmanuelle BLANC 14 aerodromes approved for restricted use incl. 1 mixed commercial Headquarters: Guipavas - Brest 85 aerodromes for private use SECURITY Bretagne Airport 196 microlight platforms Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: The fate of the Nantes airport 50 heliports • 2 daerodrome operators (out of 11 approvals) in addition to intense oversight 27 helipads • 5 for accredited o icer sites (out of 32 approvals) as DSAC 1 floatplane base managers • 6 for known consignors (out of 33 approvals) as DSAC managers activities of the DSAC West 200 permanent balloon platforms 1 safety audit of a DSAC/IR airport 225 model aircraft zones 2 Meetings of the local safety committee On 17 January 2018, the French Prime Minister Aerodrome safety 3 operational safety committee meetings (COS) announced the termination of the airport project 9 certified aerodrome operators under European regulations 1 safety committee meeting on the Notre-Dame-des-Landes site. This decision 248 runways approved gave substance to a new project for 6 SMS audits OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT the redevelopment of the Nantes Atlantique airport 16 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes 40 air transport companies (including 2 under examination) and Aerodrome Operating Procedures (CHEA) including 6 aeroplanes (1 under examination), 7 helicopters (1 under which will be the subject of consultation under 8 SSLIA/SPPA inspections examination), 24 balloons (1 under examination) the aegis of the CNDP. 8 heliport inspections 24 audits in 2018 70 PSA approved by ministerial decree with 3 in 2018 216 technical inspections in 2018: 32 SAFA, 108 SACA, 76 SANA DSAC West, since Brest and Nantes, focused on starting the work related to this modernisation and the protection of the population living ENVIRONMENT GENERAL AVIATION near the airport (preparation of data for the noise pollution plan 27 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) 1,457 (PGS)). Exchanges with the prefecture of Loire-Atlantique and the local air work companies (including 1,318 in drones, 37 subject to authorities have multiplied and the DGAC has reorganised at all levels 7 environmental charters signed AIR-OPS and 103 to French regulations, 1991 order) to meet the challenges involved in this issue (including the Air Transport 1 aerodrome with a noise pollution plan (PGS) 135 flying clubs (powered flight) Directorate). The e ects of the ministerial decision will also be felt at 1 operating restriction order Air shows in 2018: 72 minor - 29 medium - 9 major most commercial airports in the West of France, which are revising 8 meetings of the environmental advisory committee (CCE) 22 approved training organisations As in previous years, the DSAC West handled numerous requests their development strategies upwards. 7,161 licences and qualifications issued in 2018 for air events (110 including 9 that were major), and more than 3,000 The mobilisation of the DSAC West was made against a background of microlight airworthiness files were managed. Drones have become 28 o ence cases processed in 2018 high growth in passenger tra ic in the West of France. Record values were commonplace (1,334 commercial operators) with the emergence of 1 disciplinary committee reached in Nantes: 6.2M (+ 13%), Brest: > 1M, Rennes 865,000 (+ 18%), new safety risks, which bodes well for oversight needs in the years Caen 274,000 (+ 52%, the metropolitan area with the highest growth). to come. ECONOMIC REGULATION Oversight activities developed (opening of an ATR sector at Chalair Against a background of significant movement of personnel, the o icers Aviation), several major audits were carried out on aerodromes (in 64 ground handling approvals were able to acquire or improve their skills to render more e icient particular the CSA conversion oversight of the aerodromes in Quimper, Number of PSO routes: 1 services. If most of the hundred or so o icers of the DSAC West are Caen, Rennes, Dinard and Lannion). In terms of safety, the e orts were 38 air carrier operating licences located in Brest (about 80 people), a dozen are based in Nantes (the directed mainly to the Nantes, Deauville and Rennes fields, and the Pays de la Loire delegation, the Nantes Airport policy o icer and an arrival of specialists helped revive the activity to deal with contempo- RESOURCES OTC) and some Headquarters-based field sta are distributed rary issues. 7 new ground handling approvals were issued. At the end between the Rennes and Tours sites (approximately 8 people). The Headcount: 101 of the year, the paper-and-pencil examinations for obtaining pilot main challenge for DSAC West remains its involvement and its pre- Budget: €4,053,000 licences were terminated in Brest to refocus the examination activi- sence in the regions far from Normandy and Centre-Val-de-Loire: to ties in Rennes. cope with this, the organisation and the necessary means must be constantly deployed in order to ensure satisfactory mobility for o icers and facilitate contacts with local partners. Since July 2018, the logistics sta in Brest (4 people) report to the CRNA West but remain located on the site of the DSAC headquarters on the Brest Bretagne airport, which made it possible to maintain the level of local service observed before the reorganisation, following the organisation already in place in Nantes with the SNA-West. 2019 is liable to be a year rich in events of national or international scope: 75th Anniversary of Normandy landings, public debate on the redevelopment of Nantes airport, commissioning of Beluga XL, and expansion of the scope of DSAC oversight to certain categories of operators. From the premises of the DSAC West, each according to their area of competence, whether to govern, support or oversee, backed by our di erent but complementary experience, we approach 2019 with enthusiasm and determination to further improve aviation safety.

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DSAC/IR 279 applications for aeronautical publications (a very sharp increase AERODROMES over 2017 - 112 applications) Number of platforms 09 36 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 9 commercial aerodromes AIR NAVIGATION (subject to tax) 5 AFIS audits including 2 certificate renewals SOUTH 17 aerodromes approved for restricted use Director: Nicolas DUBOIS 7 participations in AFIS audits outside DSAC-S territory Headquarters: Toulouse-Blagnac 102 aerodromes for private use 2 audits of national providers (DSNA, MTOF) airport 156 microlight platforms 17 notified changes, including 4 monitored for acceptance Oversight increasingly 23 emergency medical service heliports 3 changes monitored outside DSAC-S territory 3 emergency medical service helipads under AP 3 safety events tracked adapted to the risks 14 heliports 13 IFR procedures examined 38 permanent helipads under AP 23 AFIS o icer qualifications 5 microlight floatplane strips 8 applications examined for aviation frequencies The territorial reorganisation of civil aviation in Carte aux Trésors. These exemptions, which concerned the depart- 26 mountain airstrips 69 permanent balloon platforms the South region was completed in mid-2018 with, ments of Gard, Hérault, Ariège and Lot, were granted with the keen AIRSPACE involvement of municipalities. Aerodrome safety 522 airspace change files, incl. 174 with consultation of the federa- on the one hand, the transfer of safety a airs from Our Océane exam centre, in Blagnac, experienced a new record in 9 certified aerodrome operators tions, up +16% on 2017 2018 with more than 8,300 slots requested on ATPL sessions, recrea- the Nîmes-Garons aerodrome to the Southern 159 runways approved 2 CCRAGALS meetings tional pilots or CCA (cabin crew member). DSAC and, on the other hand, the change in zone 5 certificate conversion tracking audits in DSAC-S: Rodez, Participation in 4 CRG (South West and South East) meetings The noise exposure plans for Nîmes-Garons and Montpellier-Candil- of the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) of Toulouse, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Béziers, Nîmes largues were approved in the spring of 2018 and a working group was 4 certificate conversion follow-up audits excluding DSAC-S SECURITY launched on Toulouse Blagnac to draw up a comparative assessment which now covers the Occitan region. 35 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: Our main local oversight actions resulted in our of the current situation with respect to the assumptions of the noise and Aerodrome Operating Procedures (CHEA) • 9 aerodrome operators (3 approvals renewed in 2018) exposure and noise annoyance plans. 6 OPS SERV-related inspections (SSLIA-SPPA) • 2 accredited suppliers follow-up of European certificates at Rodez, We are also attentive to the various threats to the region after the 8 heliport inspections (21 monitored heliports) • 7 for accredited o icers (representing a total of 33 agencies) Carcassonne, Perpignan, Béziers and Nîmes-Garons terrorist attack in March 2018 in Trèbes, Aude. 56 changes notified • 9 for known consignors (representing 15 agencies) airports. The security approvals of the Montpellier Our work is not limited to the Occitan region, as o icers have par- 14 safety consultative meetings (COS and CLS) ticipated in international symposiums related to dangerous goods, ENVIRONMENT and Béziers operators were also renewed. European regulations on airports, and others have certified aircraft 31 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT simulators abroad. DSAC South also participated in international coo- In addition, the operator of Toulouse-Blagnac 2 noise exposure plan (PEB) under revision (Perpignan, Lézi- 17 air transport companies including 7 aeroplanes, 2 helicopters, airport has put into operation a single screening peration programs with Jordan, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, gnan-Corbières) 8 balloons and twinning continued with the Tunisian DGAC. area as part of the extension of infrastructure to 6 environmental charters signed Local oversight actions in 2018: 11 audits + 6 inspections + 3 over- All these advances are possible thanks to the daily drive of our o icers, 1 aerodrome with a noise pollution plan (PGS) sight reports accommodate 12 million passengers. and the new working procedures that have been deployed such as 1 meeting of the Residents Advisory Board (CCAR) 96 technical inspections in 2018: 12 SAFA, 40 SACA, 44 SANA In 2018, Blagnac airport welcomed distance working. 9 meetings of the environmental advisory committee (CCE) 2019 will be rich in events. The Air Transport Conference will be com- GENERAL AVIATION 9.6 million. A new tra ic record was also achieved pleted, and the resulting joint analysis will help redefine the national AVIATION EASEMENTS PLANS 10 NCC operators (non-commercial complex): 2 oversight audits on Montpellier Méditerranée with 1.88 million. strategy for air transport. We will closely monitor the consequences of 33 aerodromes with an aviation easements plan (PSA) 22 SPO operators (Specialised Operations): 8 oversight inspections Brexit to limit the impact on aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airport 12 PSA under revision 1,020 air work companies (including 930 in drones) In the region, 15 microlights, 14 aeroplanes, 3 gliders, 2 helicopters and operators in the region. We are also scheduled to finalise the transfer 168 waivers / authorisations processed 1 parachutist (wing-suit) were involved in accidents in 2018. Of these of a state-run aerodrome, Nîmes Courbessac, to the city of Nîmes. Air shows in 2018: 25 minor - 12 medium - 4 major 35 accidents, 9 were fatal, resulting in 14 deaths. Our e orts must Investment oversight at Toulouse Francazal will continue to meet the AIR CARRIER licences 6,505 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 continue to strengthen the safety of general aviation. Among the unu- needs of ATR’s business, while the Beluga XL will be put into service 12 Prefectural Air Carrier licences (LTA) (3 aeroplanes, 7 balloons, 2 2 o ence cases processed sual files, the Southern DSAC has handled several cases of low-flying by Airbus Transport International. And the DSAC will celebrate its 10th helicopters) overflights by the Hélifirst airline as part of the television program la anniversary... 1 LTAs issued 1 LTA under examination ECONOMIC REGULATION 2 LTA have been fully verified 19 Authorisations for ground handlers issued or renewed 3 PSO routes AIRPORT REGULATION 307 applications for cranes (a sharp increase over 2017 - 50 applications) RESOURCES 133 urban planning files including wind and photovoltaic files Headcount: 86 98 platform files subject to prefectural authorisation (private A/D, Budget: €1,342,000 heliports, microlight platforms, balloon platforms)

47 46 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES Followed by 6 IFR procedures for approval by DSAC-SE 3 AFIS local assessments Number of platforms 4 AFIS local assessments 09 24 open to public use including 12 commercial aerodromes (subject SOUTH EAST to taxation) SECURITY Director: Yves TATIBOUET 12 aerodromes approved for restricted use Headquarters: Aix-en-Provence Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: 18 aerodromes for private use • 3 for accredited o icer sites (out of 19 approvals) as DSAC managers 49 microlight platforms • 1 supplier accredited (out of 17 approvals) as DSAC manager 43 heliports • 5 aerodrome operators (out of 8 approvals) as DSAC managers A year of intense oversight 130 helipads incl. 66 at sea • 1 airline (out of 1 approval) as DSAC manager 1 floatplane base • 0 for known consignors (out of 7 approval) as DSAC manager 13 floatplane strips 1 asafety audit of a DSAC/IR airport 2018 was a year of intense oversight of air transport of January 2019 culminates nearly 4 years of work related to the remo- 16 mountain airstrips 3 Meetings of the local safety committee operators for DSAC South East, with considerable delling of the platform, including the commissioning last December 15 6 permanent balloon platforms 35 operational safety committee meetings (COS) of the tramway line 2 at Nice airport linking the two terminals, and the 3 airfields 5 security committee meetings work related to the entry into force of the new EU opening in late 2019 of the last section of the tram that will connect the 81 aero-modelling areas or sites 1 course approval Basic Regulation 2018/1139. 2018 also marked the port to the airport on an East-West axis. end of the first decade of DSAC as a service with Operator oversight activity resulted in the renewal of Aircraft and Aerodrome safety OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT Airport Operator Security approvals. 5 approvals of large operators 7 certified aerodrome operators national jurisdiction, with all the changes in working 16 air transport companies including 5 aeroplanes, 8 helicopters, 3 in the South East were renewed: Air Corsica (airline), Ajaccio, Bastia, 1 certification update Marseille and Nice (airports). balloons methods that resulted for o icers. DSAC South East 2 post-conversion audits continued its oversight mission in the context After the Marseille platform in 2017, the STITCH tool has been deployed 37 oversight actions in 2018 on the other eligible South East platforms, and now ensures the 2 energy-guidance audits 387 technical inspections in 2018: 81 SAFA, 204 SACA, 102 SANA of RBO, a method of working to monitor operators uniqueness throughout the region of the information available to the 2 EISA checks (airport safety impact assessment) according to the degree of risk of their activities, authorities responsible for issuing authorisations and airport identifi- 4 checks on the Conditions of Approval of Aerodromes GENERAL AVIATION and Aerodrome Operating Procedures (CHEA) and had a sustained level of activity in the field cation cards. For DSAC o icers the new tool generated many changes 944 air work companies (including 856 in drones) in the organisation of their work, which required increased vigilance 3 inspection visits to heliports Air shows in 2018: 9 minor - 5 medium - 5 major of environmental issues. and involvement during the switch-over. 6 SSLIA, SPPA inspections 5,796 licences and qualifications issued in 2018 In terms of air shows, the first edition in France of a stage of the Racing 21 Aviation Easements Plans (PSA) approved On the airport side, substantive work continued, such as oversight of Approved training organisations: 99 Bull Air Race was successfully held in Cannes on 21 and 22 April 2018, 8 Aviation easements plans being revised or developed the European conversion of aerodrome operator approvals, involving and which required considerable work concerning the safety and the 15 o ence cases processed the examination of changes that are often structural in terms of the inclusion of the events in the airspace. Congratulations to the Côte ENVIRONMENT 1 disciplinary committee held organisation of the operation of the platforms of South East France, d’Azur delegation! Equally of note was the air show that was held in including those of Nice and Marseille, respectively ranked 1st and 4th Gap (Hautes-Alpes) on May 12, and which brought together nearly 22 aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) ECONOMIC REGULATION as regional platforms in terms of transported passengers. Airports 30,000 people, involving a great deal of preparation work upstream 4 noise exposure plans being revised also mean heliports, and in the peninsula of Saint-Tropez, the service 201 ground handling approvals in progress, 36 including issued or including ensuring the suitability of the Gap-Tallard platform with the 4 environmental charters signed renewed in 2018 by helicopters and the projects to create 4 heliports involved a lot of scheduled demonstrations (Flyboard Air, Patrouille de France). 7 codes of good conduct in force Number of PSO routes: 12 (all covering Corsica) work for the teams of the DSAC SE. At Le Castellet, Formula 1 Grand Prix racing returned to the region 10 In Marseille-Provence, a preliminary draft amendment to the Mar- 2 aerodromes with noise pollution plan (PGS) 14 air carrier operating licences years after the race at Magny-Cours; the event required the setting up 2 meetings of the Residents Advisory Board (CCAR) seille-Provence aerodrome concession agreement, which links the of a specific organisation for the operation of the aerodrome beside 4 operating restriction orders State and the AMP airport company, was drafted in 2018 as a result of the racetrack to welcome authorities, participants, spectators and RESOURCES many real estate changes, either recent, ongoing or future, involving sponsors. 7 meetings of the environmental advisory committee (CCE) Headcount: 102 SNA-SSE, Civil Defence and Airbus Helicopters. The work made it possible to complete the decisions to be taken by Budget: €2,562,500 In Nice, the addendum to the concession published at the beginning the DSAC for the aerial part of the Grand Prix, in particular with regard AIR NAVIGATION to air tra ic management with specific procedures to ensure the han- 2 AFIS audits dling of tra ic in a well-loaded airspace (temporary restricted area, 2 CCRAGALS meetings tra ic surplus). Participation in 3 AFIS audits o DSAC territory In terms of air operations, a new AOC was issued to the Let’s Fly helicopter airline based in Cannes and the West Indies, operating single and twin-engined aircraft. In this respect, numerous works and studies were carried out to allow a future revision of the operating permit for the La Môle platform, as was the case during an intervention by OTCs in Nice that prevented a crew from working overtime. Finally, in terms of the environment, the growth of air tra ic is inevitably accompanied by an increase in the nuisance to residents and the South East DSAC was once again confronted with numerous requests, particularly with regard to the Cannes-Mandelieu platform in which the services of the DGAC, in Côte d’Azur, Aix-en-Provence and Paris, are involved in searching for solutions. It is also in this environmental context that for the first time, legal appraisal was requested by the Marseille Administrative Court concerning flight paths from Marseille, with greater involvement of the French Air Pollution Control Authority (ACNUSA).

48 49 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT DSAC/IR AERODROMES Number of platforms 09 52 aerodromes open to public air tra ic 13 commercial aerodromes SOUTH WEST 8 aerodromes approved for restricted use Director: Gervais GAUDIÈRE 68 aerodromes for private use Headquarters: Bordeaux-Mérignac airport 168 microlight platforms Nearly ten million passengers 63 heliports (including 8 State-owned) 40 helipads in New Aquitaine 1 floatplane base at Biscarrosse 16 floatplane strips 90 permanent balloon platforms 2018 confirmed the trend of the previous year 98 model aircraft zones OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT in terms of air tra ic: with more than 9.6 million Aerodrome safety 19 air transport companies including 2 aeroplanes, 5 helicopters, 12 balloons passengers transported on our 11 commercial 9 certified aerodrome operators 16 audits in 2018 including 4 balloons + 3 oversight reports with an airports, the air transport economy is prosperous 136 runways approved executive manager in New Aquitaine and is resisting the arrival of 93 contacts with aerodrome operators 139 technical inspections in 2018: 27 SAFA, 71 SACA, 41 SANA the High Speed Train Line which, from July 2017, ENVIRONMENT made the capital of the Gironde region only 2h04 GENERAL AVIATION 34 (+ 5 defence) aerodromes with a noise exposure plan (PEB) away from Paris by rail. 935 air work societies 3 environmental charters signed Air shows in 2018: 38 minor - 10 medium - 7 major 2 codes of good conduct signed With 6.8 million passengers, Bordeaux airport even has a growth rate NCC: 10 operators, 15 aircraft, 1 audit of 9%. This drive of the Bordeaux platform continued in 2018 with the 1 aerodrome with a noise pollution plan (PGS) 6 SPO audits creation of the easyJet base. 1 meeting of the Residents Advisory Board (CCAR) 111 training structures: 48 OD, 39 DTO, 24 ATO This dynamic of sustained growth and ever-increasing tra ic is part of control the risks of malicious acts against civil aviation. Bordeaux air- 6 meetings of the environmental advisory committee (CCE) Missions with flying clubs: 23 oversight actions + 5 information a long-term perspective on safety: worldwide, 2018 was the 3rd safest port was thus the 1st France site to have a vulnerability assessment AIR NAVIGATION sessions for DTO + 1 general aviation seminar year ever. Unfortunately, the record is more mixed in New Aquitaine on the city side by the Civil Aviation Risk Analysis Centre (PARAC) and 6,897 management acts on licences carried out in 2018 where we deplored in 2018 some 40 accidents including 7 with loss of one of the first to have a plan for taking the man-portable air-defence 6 AFIS audits 12 o ence cases processed life, 2 of them a ecting commercial operators. Safety e orts tend to systems (MANPADS) risk into account. 2 CCRAGALS meetings + 2 CRG meetings be successful but need to be continued. It is with this aim in mind that Aeronautical business is important and growing in the New Aquitaine 1 disciplinary committee held Participation in 13 AFIS audits outside of DSAC/SO territory the DSAC SO organises thematic seminars to promote and pass on region, as indicated for example by the beginning of the construction information to the entities in the most direct way, as was the case at of the future Sabena Technics hangar for the A350s in Bordeaux. The Participation in 5 DSNA audits, 1 Météo France audit ECONOMIC REGULATION the airport operators’ seminar and the general aviation safety semi- DSAC SO facilitates these development projects, both in terms of Approval of 19 IFR procedures 80 approvals of ground handlers (including 11 renewals in 2018) nar, which attracted a high number of flying clubs and federations. coordination between stakeholders and in terms of environmental SECURITY Number of PSO routes: 3 in use The safety situation in France and worldwide reinforces the need to consideration. Based on that approach, the DSAC SO and Dassault 9 air carrier operating licences Aviation organised the minimisation of the sound e ects caused by Security approvals - initial or renewed in 2018: the conversion flights of Indian and Qatari pilots on the Rafale from • 5 aerodrome operators (3 issued, 2 under examination) RESOURCES Bordeaux airport, scheduled for between 2019 and 2021. The special • 2 for accredited o icer sites (out of 9 approvals) as DSAC managers Headcount: 77 environmental consultation process put in place was unanimously • 1 for a known consigner (out of 7 approvals) as DSAC managers Budget: €4,212,129 (including €1,802,595 for air training) welcomed, both by elected o icials and residents. In its participa- 1 security audit of an airport covered by the DSAC-SO (Limoges) tion in the economic regulation designed in particular to ensure fair 17 operational safety committee meetings (COS) competition between operators, the DSAC SO participated in a Euro- 2 security committee meetings pean premiere, namely the seizure in Bordeaux of an aeroplane of the Ryanair airline as part of the litigation on State subsidies considered illegal by the European Commission. The New Aquitaine region is also at the forefront of the emerging drone market. To support its needs, a permanent test area published in the AIP has been created on the Saint Helena site. This drive of the drone sector in the Bordeaux basin was perfectly illustrated by the fifth edition of the drones Show, the first European show dedicated to these flying machines and their undeniable success. New Aquitaine has justified its reputation as a major aeronautical region with several important events that took place throughout the year, including a breathtaking seaplane meeting in Biscarosse. The creation of a new paved runway in Jonzac is worth noting in a period when the construction of new aeronautical infrastructures remains exceptional. Finally, the DSAC SO implemented the new air training measures for the benefit of all the DGAC o icers. The team in charge was given all- round applause for this highly positive achievement by all the pilot colleagues of the DGAC.

50 51 DSAC - 2018 ACTIVITY REPORT GLOSSARY

ACNUSA CMA DTA IEEAC ICAO SMS Airport Nuisance Control Authority Continuous Monitoring Approach Air Transport Directorate Civil aviation design and operation International Civil Aviation Organisation Safety Management System AE CNPN EASA engineer (DGAC) OCV SPPA Autorisation d’engagement (Commitment National Nuisance Prevention Commission European Aviation Safety Agency IEF Flight Control Organisation Animal hazards prevention service authorisation) Design and manufacturing engineer CNSK EASAC (DGA - Ministry of Defence) OPS ARFF EASA Restricted Airworthiness Certificate European Aviation Safety Advisory Operations Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting European Aviation Safety Agency for Kit-built Aircraft Committee IESSA Air safety system electronics engineer OSAC TRE Civil aviation safety organisation Type Rating Examiner AFIS CNRA EASP (DGAC) Aerodrome Flight Information Service Restricted Airworthiness Certificate European Aviation Safety Plan OSP TRTO IFR Public Service Obligation Type Rating Training Organisation AGNA CNRAC ECCAIRS Instrument Flight Rules Advisory Group of National Authorities Restricted Airworthiness Certificate European Coordination Centre for Accident for Vintage Aircraft and Incident Reporting Systems PANS TSEEAC ILS Procedure for Air Navigation Services Civil aviation design and operation NSA Instrument Landing System National Safety Authority COS EGNOS advanced technician (DGAC) Operational security committee European Geostationary Navigation PEB IMC Noise exposure plan ATCO Overlay Service Instrumental Meteorological Conditions TT Air Tra ic Controller CP Private Pilot Licence (F) Payment credits PN ENACT IPEF Flight crews ATPL European National Authorities Certification Bridges, Waterways and Forests engineer UAF Airline Transport Pilot Licence French Airports Union CPL Transition Commercial Pilot Licence PP IR Professional Pilot Licence (F) ATO Implementing rules ULM Air Training Organisation ESSG Ultralight/microlight aviation DRC European SAFA Steering Group Comment Response Document PPBE IR Environmental Noise Prevention Plans ATSEP Instrument Rating VFR Air Tra ic Safety Electronic Personal ESSP Visual Flight Rules CRE European Satellite Services Provider Class Rating Examiner PPL JAR Private Pilot Licence for aeroplane BASA Joint Aviation Requirements Bilateral aviation safety agreement ETOPS or helicopter CS-CC Extended Time Range Operations Certification Specification - Cabin Crew JORF BOP O icial Journal of the French PSE Programme Operational Budget (POB) FABEC National Safety Plan (NSP) CSS Functional Airspace Block Europe Central Republic CAG Safety-Rescue Certificate ANSP General Air Tra ic FCL JOUE Air Navigation Service Provider AOC Flight Crew Licensing O icial Journal of the European Union CCA Air Operator Certificate QT Cabin crew attestation F/N-IR (A) LAPL Type qualification CTE Instrument flight qualifications Light aircraft pilot licence CCAR Technical Operations Inspector AFTN Consultative committee for aid to local FNPT LFI Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication CTP Flight and Navigation Procedure Trainer Initial Finance Act residents Technical Parity Committee Network (Simulator) MAP CCE DCPAF Particular Activity Manual SACA Environmental Consultative Committee Central Directorate of Border Police FSTD Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft Flight Simulation Training Devices MEAS (DSAC) CCRAGALS DGA Safety management coordination o ice SAFA Regional consultative committee General Delegation for Armament FTD Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft Flight Training Device (Simulator) for general aviation and light and sporting (French Ministry of Defence) MNPS aviation Minimum Navigation Performance SANA FTO Safety Assessment of National Aircraft DIRCAM Flight Training Organisation Specification CDN Military air tra ic directorate Airworthiness certificate SCN GANP NPA Department with National Authority DSAC Global Air Navigation Plan Notice of Proposed Amendment ECAC Civil Aviation Safety Directorate European Civil Aviation Conference GASP CHEA DSAC/IR Global Aviation Safety Plan Conditions of type-approval and operating Civil Aviation Safety Directorate/ GTA procedures for aerodromes Interregional Air Transport Gendarmerie CLS DSNA ICNA Local security committee Air Navigation Services Directorate Air navigation control engineer (DGAC)

52 53 Director of publication: Patrick Cipriani, DSAC director Coordination - Authoring: Yannick Robert, Communication and Public Relations technical advisor DSAC would like to thank everyone, both in central operations and in the regions, for their contribution to this report. Design and production: R2D2 communication - 01 40 09 90 39 Photos credits: Airbus (S. Ramadier), Air France, Alain Caillabet, Hubert Champion, Alexa Dielenseger-Lagarde, Groupe ADP (Gwen Le Bras, E. Luider La Company, Zoo Studio), Hélilagon, Ingimage, Frédérique Melous, Sylvain Mole, Guillaume Normand, Photothèque DGAC - STAC (Marie-Ange Froissard, Richard Metzger), Guilhem Rénier, Yannick Robert, St-Barth Executive, Nicolas Téclés, Christophe Vergé, Olivier Vuillemin. Printing: SharePrint Printed on PEFC certified paper that meets stringent environmental standards.

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