Air Transport Competitiveness in France

​Air transport is a key enabler of economic activities in France. 

It supports 1.1 million jobs and EUR 100.1bn to the GDP, which accounts for 4.2% of French GDP.

​Main Priorities

• Airport Privatization
• Smarter consultation process
• National Airspace Strategy
• Environment
• Expansion of Terminal 4 in Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport
• Fiscality (especially solidarity tax)

Policy Recommendations

• Reform airport economic regulation to ensure charges are cost-related and efficient
• Implement National Airspace Strategy
• Implement Smarter Regulations Principles in Policy Design