Civil & Administrative

#TRAA2608885ADecree of April 15, 2026, Mandating Surface Navigation Equipment for Aircrafts to Nantes-Atlantique Airport

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This French decree requires aircraft flying to Nantes-Atlantique Airport under instrument flight rules to be equipped with navigation systems that meet the RNP AR APCH specification. This classification enhances precise navigation and landing approaches. Exemptions include military aircraft and those on humanitarian or emergency missions. The law takes effect on January 1, 2033.

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Key Changes

  • Mandatory RNP AR APCH-compatible navigation equipment for flights to Nantes-Atlantique
  • Exemptions for military and emergency flights
  • Supersedes 2022 decree effective from January 1, 2033

Obligations

What this law requires

critical

Aircraft flying to Nantes-Atlantique Airport under instrument flight rules must be equipped with a navigation system that meets the RNP AR APCH specification.

aircraft operators
operational
high

Aircraft operators must ensure they have the necessary operational approvals to perform the RNP AR approach procedure published for Nantes-Atlantique before departure.

aircraft operators
operational
high

The provisions of this decree will take effect on January 1, 2033.

aircraft operators
Effective date of new requirements
operational
low

Military aircraft and other state aircraft as specified are exempt from the navigation equipment requirement.

military aircraft operators
prohibition
low

Aircraft performing humanitarian or emergency missions are exempt from the navigation equipment requirement.

humanitarian and emergency aircraft operators
prohibition

Affected Parties

Aircraft operators flying to Nantes-AtlantiquePilots and crew+1 more…

Tags

aviation,navigation,compliance