Directorate General for Civil Aviation facts for kids
The Directorate General for Civil Aviation (often called DGAC) is the main group in France that makes sure flying is safe. It is like the boss of all things related to planes and flying in France. The DGAC is located in Paris, the capital city of France.
In 2013, the DGAC worked with the ENAC to create a company called France Aviation Civile Services. This company helps other countries with their aviation (flying) systems.
What is the DGAC?
The DGAC is the official authority for civil aviation in France. "Civil aviation" means all flying that is not military. This includes passenger flights, cargo planes, and even small private planes. The DGAC makes sure that all these flights are safe and well-organized.
Keeping Flights Safe
The most important job of the DGAC is to keep people safe when they fly. They do this in many ways:
- Controlling Air Traffic: They manage air traffic controllers who guide planes in the sky and on the ground. This prevents crashes and keeps planes moving smoothly.
- Checking Planes: They make sure that all planes flying in France are safe and well-maintained. They set rules for how planes should be built and checked.
- Licensing Pilots: They give licenses to pilots, flight attendants, and aircraft mechanics. This means they test people to make sure they know how to do their jobs safely.
- Setting Airport Rules: They create rules for how airports should operate. This includes everything from runway safety to passenger security.
Why is the DGAC Important?
Imagine if anyone could fly a plane without training, or if planes were not checked for safety. It would be very dangerous! The DGAC makes sure that there are clear rules and standards for flying. This helps everyone feel safe when they travel by air. They work to make sure that France's skies are among the safest in the world.
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DGAC Headquarters, 50 rue Henry-Farman, Paris 15th arr.
