All the latest CSAE news
Michel Ragot: a career dedicated to the transmission of knowledge
As a source of inspiration, sharing experiences and testifying to the wealth of professions and career paths in ground handling, we wanted to ... Read more
CSAE takes part in the “CDG & You” consultation on the future of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
As part of the "CDG & You" public consultation launched by the ADP Group to imagine the future of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport by 2050, ... Read more
The Paris Air Show 2025: a high point for our profession
This year's show once again confirmed the excitement surrounding aviation, with over 300,000 visitors, hundreds of international delegations and ... Read more
Air traffic in the first quarter of 2025: a reassuring rise
The Chambre Syndicale de l'Assistance en Escale shares an encouraging indicator: in the first quarter of 2025, commercial air traffic in France ... Read more
Paris Air Show 2025: a highlight for aviation… and ground handling
The Paris Air Show - Le Bourget opens this week, bringing together the major players in the sector for a unique event. With its spectacular ... Read more
Air transport: a study that’s shaking things up!
On Tuesday 10 June, the FNAM and UAF unveiled a ground-breaking survey that shakes up preconceived ideas about air transport in ... Read more
CSAE joins the Airport Traffic Safety Collective
Faced with the increase in airside traffic incidents linked to the massive turnover of staff at Paris airports, CSAE (Chambre Syndicale de ... Read more
Discover us on Wikipedia
It's official: the Chambre Syndicale de l'Assistance en Escale now has a page on Wikipedia. It's a showcase accessible to all, helping to raise ... Read more
Airport safety: a common reference framework for machine operation
Faced with the growing challenges of airside safety, the air transport industry has joined forces to create a common set of skills requirements: ... Read more
Airport security: identifying aggressive behaviour to improve control
Faced with an upsurge in aggressive passengers at airports, and in particular towards ground handling agents, the Chambre Syndicale de ... Read more
CDG & You consultation: building the future of Paris-Charles de Gaulle together
From 8 April to 8 July 2025, the ADP Group is launching "CDG & Vous", a major public consultation to imagine how Paris-Charles de Gaulle ... Read more
Ground handling is recruiting this summer!
The summer holidays may still seem a long way off, but preparations are already in full swing... especially in ground handling ... Read more
Safety of ground operations: three companies receive CSCE certification
AF Cargo, AF DGI and FedEx have received the renewal of their Airport Equipment Operator Safety Competence (AEOSC) certification, an essential ... Read more
Annual General Meeting on 20 March: a new term of office to build on existing initiatives
CSAE held its annual General Meeting on 20 March. For the 22 members present, it was an opportunity to renew the current management team and ... Read more
Airport de-icing: technical expertise to ensure safety and operational continuity
In winter, extreme weather conditions put the continuity of French airport operations to the test. Whether it's frost, snow or ice, keeping ... Read more
CSAE speaks out in Forbes: collaboration and innovation at the heart of decarbonisation in airports
The environmental transition of the aviation sector is a major challenge that requires the mobilisation of all players in the sector. That's ... Read more
Thank you to all the women working in ground handling!
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, CSAE salutes all the women working in ground handling. In a sector that has historically ... Read more
CSAE: a General Meeting to structure future actions
The next CSAE General Meeting will be held on 20 March 2025. On the agenda: Report on 2024/2025 activities presented by the Chairman and ... Read more
ADP Group: new governance structure in place
The ADP Group has announced its new governance structure, as expected several months ago. Philippe Pascal takes over as Chairman and CEO, with ... Read more
A working group to combat incivilities at airports
On 16 December 2024, the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) convened an unprecedented working group to tackle the rise in ... Read more
Airport Innovation Days: ADP counts on start-ups to reinvent the airport of tomorrow
Last December, the ADP Group organised Airport Innovation Days in Paris, a competition designed to identify the most promising start-ups to meet ... Read more
UAF General Meeting: crucial conclusions for the future of air transport in France
The General Meeting of the Union des Aéroports Français (UAF) highlighted the many challenges facing air transport in France, in contrast to the ... Read more
Julie Cornet takes over as head of the Environment Commission: a commitment to excellence and sustainable transition
With 20 years' experience in Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) applied to the airport and ground handling sector, Julie Cornet was appointed ... Read more
A look back at our Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 January 2025
We were delighted to hold our Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 January. This was an opportunity to exchange views with all members and to ... Read more
Greening airport fleets: electric vehicles are gaining ground, but the brakes are still on
In 2023, the electrification of airport ground support equipment reached a new level in France, reaching 46.3% of motorised fleets, compared ... Read more
Happy New Year 2025!
140 companies, 20,000 employees, one goal: to move forward together into the future.Happy 2025 to you all! Read more
Increased taxation: 11,500 air transport jobs destroyed by 2025?
While a tripling of the Solidarity Tax on Airline Tickets (TSBA) is still under consideration, the Fédération Nationale de l'Aviation et de ses ... Read more
A few figures to get to know us better
The Chambre Syndicale de l'Assistance en Escale (CSAE) currently comprises 140 companies and groups dedicated to providing services to airlines, ... Read more
Delayed entry into service for the biometric control system for non-European passengers
The deployment of the Entry-Exit System (EES), the future biometric control system for non-European passengers entering the European Union, has ... Read more
Airport tensions: towards better management of unruly passengers
With the increase in aggressive and disrespectful behaviour by some passengers, airport staff are facing an increasingly tense reality. Security ... Read more
Optimising ground operations: a look back at a key workshop at the États de l’Air
On 3 October, the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile Alumni (ENAC Alumni), in partnership with the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) ... Read more
New tax hike on air transport: a threat to the ground handling industry
The government's proposed amendment to raise taxes on air transport is causing great concern among the ground handling industry. The tax hikes ... Read more
Pedestrian and road traffic: aiming for “0 accidents” on the slopes
On 2 October, as part of the French Air Safety Network (RSAF) days, airport operational staff presented the actions put in place to strengthen ... Read more
Air States Day: understanding the strategic challenges of ground handling
CSAE members led a workshop on Ground Handling at the ETATS DE L'AIR Day organised jointly by the DGAC and ENAC ALUMNI on 3 October. Ground ... Read more
Paris 2024 Games: a tailor-made service for passengers with reduced mobility
During the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, in consultation with the airport and the airlines, the ground handling staff implemented a ... Read more
Baggage check-in at the Athletes’ Village: a win-win solution
For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the ground handlers worked in close coordination with the airport and the airlines to offer ... Read more
A collective victory for airport hospitality at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The handling companies rose to the organisational and logistical challenge of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. By joining forces, ... Read more