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Last updated on March 19, 2025

Government

According to Britannica, in the mid-1990s Guadeloupe began preparing for the devolution of Saint-Barthélemy and its change in political status to that of an overseas collectivity. Voters approved the move in 2003, and the change took place in February 2007. The collectivity, while remaining a part of France, has broad authority over its own fiscal and legislative affairs. The president of France is the head of state, represented by a local prefect. The government is headed by the president of the legislature, a 19-member Territorial Council. The executive branch consists of an eight-member Executive Council whose members are elected by the Territorial Council. Members of the legislative and executive branches serve five-year terms. There is also an Economic, Social, and Cultural Council that is consulted on fiscal and developmental matters as well as social and cultural projects. Saint-Barthélemy sends a representative and a senator to the French Parliament. On July 16, 2007, Bruno Magras was elected the first president of the Territorial Council.

French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC)

The DGAC, the French Civil Aviation Authority, is responsible for ensuring the safety and the security of French air transport, as well as maintaining a balance between the development of the air transport sector and environmental protection. It is the national regulatory authority, but it also provides safety oversight, air navigation services and training. He is a partner of key players in the aeronautical industry and he is also in charge of financial aid for research in aircraft construction and state industrial policy in this sector.

Airspace

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ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G.

Saint Barthelemy eAIP

Drone Regulations

French Drone Laws

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News

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