Directorate General for Civil Aviation (France) facts for kids
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Direction générale de l'Aviation civile
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| Abbreviation | DGAC |
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| Formation | 1946 |
| Purpose | Aviation regulator |
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Region served
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France |
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Director general
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Damien Cazé |
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Parent organization
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Ministère de la Transition écologique |
The Directorate General for Civil Aviation (often called DGAC) is the main organization in France that makes sure flying is safe and well-organized. It's like the boss for all things related to planes and airports in France. Its main office is in Paris. The DGAC works under the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
The DGAC also collects a special fee, called a civil aviation tax, from some flights that take off from France. This helps pay for their work.
History
The DGAC started a long time ago, on September 12, 1946. Back then, it was called the Secretariat General for Civil and Commercial Aviation (SGACC). It was part of the Ministry of Transport. The first leader was Max Hymans.
The SGACC also created a special office for flying clubs and instructors. This office was first called the Light and Sport Aviation Office (SALS). Later, in 1955, its name changed to the Aeronautic Instruction and Aerial Sport Service (SFASA).
In 1976, the SGACC changed its name to the DGAC, which is what it's called today. This happened because of a change in how the French Civil Service was organized.
In 1993, the main office of the DGAC moved to its current location on Rue Henry-Farman in Paris. Before that, it had been at a different address since 1946.
In 2013, the DGAC worked with another organization called ENAC. Together, they created a company called DSNA Services. This company helps other countries learn about French rules for air travel safety and how to manage air traffic. In 2019, DSNA Services changed its name to France Aviation Civile Services.
See also
- Ingénieur des études et de l'exploitation de l'aviation civile
- Technicien supérieur des études et de l'exploitation de l'aviation civile
- Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile - This is the French agency that investigates plane accidents.
