Directorate of Civil Aviation - The Luxembourg Government - News Follow the last information Directorate of Civil Aviation - The Luxembourg Government Directorate of Civil Aviation - The Luxembourg Government http://dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites en Directorate of Civil Aviation - The Luxembourg Government - News http://dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites Follow the last information Directorate of Civil Aviation - The Luxembourg Government 80 1440 20 21 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Saturday Sunday Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:27:59 +0100 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:12:59 +0100 New email address dedicated to training organizations The DAC created a dedicated email address for training organizations. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:12:59 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/novembre2025/adresse-mail-organismes-formation.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/novembre2025/adresse-mail-organismes-formation.html Prohibition of drone flights on 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2025 The operation of drones, except those conducted by UAS operators specifically authorized by the Grand Ducal Police as part of the festivities related to the transfer of power, are prohibited on: 1° 3rd October 2025 from 07.00 to 24.00 and... Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:44:55 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/septembre2025/interdiction-de-vol-03-04-05-octobre-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/septembre2025/interdiction-de-vol-03-04-05-octobre-2025.html Prohibition of drone flights from September 17th to 21st, 2025, during the Luxembourg Tour On the occasion of the Tour de Luxembourg from September 17th to 21nd, 2025, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works prohibits any drone activity in certain airspace areas. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:13:24 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/septembre2025/interdiction-de-vol-21-septembre-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/septembre2025/interdiction-de-vol-21-septembre-2025.html Creation of a new permanent restricted geographical area from 29th July 2025 Creation of a new permanent restricted geographical area from 29th July 2025. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:46:40 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/nouvelle-zone-geographique-restreinte-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/nouvelle-zone-geographique-restreinte-2025.html First FABEC Council Meeting of 2025 At the invitation of the FABEC States Presidency, CEOs of FABEC air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and their military counterparts convened in Luxembourg on 1 July for the first of two high-level meetings scheduled this year. Thu, 3 Jul 2025 14:46:32 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/fabec-council-meeting-first-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/fabec-council-meeting-first-2025.html Ban of drone flights on 13th July 2025 Drone operations are prohibited on 13 July 2025 from 09:00 to 17:00 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-15” with the following dimensions: 1° Vertical limits: from the surface up to 3500 ft AMSL; 2° Lateral limits: a circle with a radius... Thu, 3 Jul 2025 14:58:51 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/interdiction-de-vol-13-juillet-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/interdiction-de-vol-13-juillet-2025.html FABEC Airspace User Associations Consultation Meeting Alors que l’été s’annonce particulièrement intense pour l’aviation européenne, les usagers de l’espace aérien et les représentants des États membres du FABEC se sont réunis hier à Luxembourg à l’occasion de la réunion annuelle de consultation des associat Thu, 3 Jul 2025 14:34:21 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/fabec-airspace-consultation.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juillet2025/fabec-airspace-consultation.html Yuriko Backes à l'aéroport de Luxembourg pour le premier atterrissage d'un avion entièrement électrique à usage commercial La ministre de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics, Yuriko Backes, s'est rendue à l'aéroport de Luxembourg pour découvrir le CX300, un avion 100% électrique de Beta Technologies, qui a fait escale à l'aéroport de Luxembourg. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:01:36 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B06-juin%2B27-backes-cx300.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B06-juin%2B27-backes-cx300.html Ban of drone flights on 16, 17, 21, 22 et 23 June 2025 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:07:33 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-16-17-21-22-23-juin-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-16-17-21-22-23-juin-2025.html Ban of drone flights on 12 June 2025 and 14 June 2025 Drones are prohibited 12th June 2025 from 17.00 to 22.00 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-06” and 14th June 2025 from 09.30 to 14.00 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-07” Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:56:13 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-12-juin-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-12-juin-2025.html Ban of drone flights on 10th and 11th of June 2025 Drones are prohibited on 10th June 2025 from 14.00 to 21.30 and on 11th June 2025 from 09.30 to 14.30 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-04”. Tue, 3 Jun 2025 11:35:19 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-10-juin-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/juin2025/interdiction-de-vol-10-juin-2025.html Ban of drone flights from 31 May to 1 June 2025 Drones are prohibited from 31st May 2025 at 16.00 to 1st June 2025 at 06.00 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-05” Sat, 31 May 2025 10:10:51 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mai2025/interdiction-de-vol-31-mai.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mai2025/interdiction-de-vol-31-mai.html Ban of drone flights on 13th and 14th May 2025 Ban of drone flights on 13th and 14th May 2025 kin « EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-02 » and « EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-03 » Mon, 12 May 2025 09:10:46 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mai2025/interdiction-de-vol-13-14-mai-2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mai2025/interdiction-de-vol-13-14-mai-2025.html Luxembourg Drone Center: un nouveau levier pour la formation et l'emploi Le 2 mai 2025, le ministre de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse, Claude Meisch, a présenté le Luxembourg Drone Center, un nouveau pôle dédié à la formation, à l'expérimentation et à l'innovation dans le domaine des drones civils. Fri, 2 May 2025 17:39:48 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B05-mai%2B02-luxembourg-drone-center.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B05-mai%2B02-luxembourg-drone-center.html Prohibition of drone flights on 27th and 28th of March 2025 Drones are prohibited on 27th and 28th March 2025 from 08.30 to 21.30 in the geographical area “EL-UAS-TEVT-2025-01" Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:58:54 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mars2025/interdiction-de-vol-27-28-mars.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/mars2025/interdiction-de-vol-27-28-mars.html Laura Könner nommée directrice de la Direction de l'aviation civile (DAC) Sur proposition de la ministre de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics, Yuriko Backes, les ministres réunis en conseil ont approuvé la nomination de Laura Könner en tant que directrice de la DAC. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:19:49 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B02-fevrier%2B18-dac-directrice.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2025%2B02-fevrier%2B18-dac-directrice.html Extension of the temporary ban of drone operations for the Griffin project Extension of the geographical zone Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:28:59 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/fevrier2025/extensiongriffin2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/fevrier2025/extensiongriffin2025.html DAC Annual Safety Review 2023 The latest aviation safety report containing information on the safety performance of civil aviation in Luxembourg during 2023 is now available. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:52:06 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/annual-safety-review-2023.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/annual-safety-review-2023.html Passing of the baton: FABEC Presidency passes to Luxembourg, LVNL takes over Chairmanship of FABEC CEO Board Following the French tenure, Luxembourg has taken over the FABEC States Presidency. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:55:12 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/fabecpresidency2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/fabecpresidency2025.html Air Safety Bulletin 2025/01 The aim of this ASB is to raise awareness of potential safety hazards between leisure aviation and activities on aeromodelism fields in Luxembourg. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:22:29 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/airsafetybulletin2025.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2025/janvier2025/airsafetybulletin2025.html Prohibition of drone flights on 14th December 2024 for the Battle of the Bulge commemorations Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:29:41 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/decembre2024/interdiction-de-vol-14-decembre-2024.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/decembre2024/interdiction-de-vol-14-decembre-2024.html Der Minister für innere Angelegenheiten, Léon Gloden, stellte am Donnerstag, dem 17. Oktober, im Rahmen einer Pressekonferenz das neue Warn- und Informationssystem für die Bevölkerung "LU-Alert" vor. Ich freue mich, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass meine Abteilung und die des... Temporary ban of drone operations for the Griffin project Creation of a new geographical zone Wed, 2 Oct 2024 14:37:55 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/novembre2024/projet-griffin.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/novembre2024/projet-griffin.html National Plan for Aviation Safety The National Plan for Aviation Safety (NPAS) is now available. This document, which is directly linked to the National Aviation Safety Program, highlights variable elements such as the risks identified and includes concrete actions resulting from the Euro Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:45:13 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/septembre-2024/plan-national-sec-2024.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/septembre-2024/plan-national-sec-2024.html Ban on drone flights Creation of a new restricted geographical zone and ban of drone flights during certain events. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:54:59 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/septembre-2024/interdiction-de-vol.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/septembre-2024/interdiction-de-vol.html Ban on unmanned aircraft flights in Schengen on 27 June 2024. Unmanned aircraft operations are prohibited on 27 June 2024 from 11.00 to 16.00 in the geographical area "EL-UAS-TEVT-2024-04" Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:04:08 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/juin2024/interdiction-de-vol-27-juin.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/juin2024/interdiction-de-vol-27-juin.html Flight ban in part of the airspace on 13, 14, 22 and 23 June 2024 to mark National Day As part of the National Day celebrations on 23 June and in preparation for them, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works has issued a ban on all drones and aircraft operating under visual flight rules. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:55:55 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/juin2024/fetenationale23juin2024.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/juin2024/fetenationale23juin2024.html Streamlined Licensing Process with MyGuichet.lu In our ongoing effort to enhance efficiency and coordination, the DAC is excited to introduce MyGuichet.lu as the new platform for various licensing processes. Thu, 23 May 2024 15:02:06 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mai2024/licenses-digitalisation-2024.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mai2024/licenses-digitalisation-2024.html Aviation Security - ICAO course From the 23rd until the 25 April 2024 staff members of the DAC Security & Legal Department, Airport Police Unit, Customs Management, LuxAirport, Luxair and Cargolux attended an ICAO recurrent course on Annexes 9 (Facilitation) and 17 (Aviation Security). Tue, 14 May 2024 09:36:42 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mai2024/aviation-security-icao-course.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mai2024/aviation-security-icao-course.html Ban of drone flights on the 19 March 2024 On the occasion of a working visit on 19 March 2024, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works prohibits all drone movements on the 19 MArch 2024 in some airspaces. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:12:26 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mars2024/interdiction-de-vol.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/mars2024/interdiction-de-vol.html Launch of the OPEN A2 course and examination in German and Luxembourgish The DAC announces the launch of the UAS OPEN A2 course and associated examination in German and Luxembourgish Fri, 9 Feb 2024 09:58:23 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/fevrier2024/examina2allemandlux.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/fevrier2024/examina2allemandlux.html Launch of the declaration procedures for standard scenarios (STS) and the associated examination The DAC is pleased to announce that the declaration procedures for the European standard scenario (STS) and the associated STS examination are now available. Mon, 5 Feb 2024 15:53:21 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/fevrier2024/demarchessts.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2024/fevrier2024/demarchessts.html RP3 : Luxembourg Performance Plan Following the Commission Decision of 13.12.2023, the DAC, in its role as national supervisory authority, adopted the final version of its performance plan for reference period 3. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:55:56 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/luxembourg-performance-plan.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/luxembourg-performance-plan.html DAC Annual Safety Review 2022 The latest aviation safety report containing information on the safety performance of civil aviation in Luxembourg during 2022 is now available. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:01:35 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/annual-safety-review-2021.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/annual-safety-review-2021.html End of the transition period for drones from January 2024 The 1st January 2024 marks the end of the transitional phase for the implementation of the European Regulation (EU) 2019/947. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:54:17 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/endoftransitionperiodfordrones.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/december2023/endoftransitionperiodfordrones.html Prohibition of drone flights from September 20th to 24th, 2023, during the Luxembourg Tour On the occasion of the Tour de Luxembourg from September 20th to 24th, 2023, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works prohibits any drone activity. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:43:08 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/septembre2023/tdl2023.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/septembre2023/tdl2023.html Réaction du ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics quant à l'exploitation d'une hélistation à Urspelt Suite à la publication de l'article Eng Helikopter-Landeplaz suergt fir Opreegung zu Ischpelt, publié le 5 août 2023 sur RTL.lu, le ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics et la Direction de l'aviation civile souhaitent réagir et y apporter quelques précisions. Tue, 8 Aug 2023 13:20:43 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2023%2B08-aout%2B08-helistation-urspelt.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2023%2B08-aout%2B08-helistation-urspelt.html Air Safety Bulletin 2023/01 The aim of this ASB is to raise awareness of potential safety hazards between leisure aviation and activities on aeromodelism fields in Luxembourg. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:25:24 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/juillet2023/air-safety-bulletin-2023-01.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/juillet2023/air-safety-bulletin-2023-01.html Flight ban in part of the airspace on 19, 22 and 23 June 2023 to mark the national holiday As part of the National Day celebrations on 23 June and in preparation for them, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works has issued a ban on all flights by drones and aircraft Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:16:57 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/juin2023/interdiction-de-vol.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/juin2023/interdiction-de-vol.html Abnormal runway contact involving a Boeing B747-4HQF registered LX-ECV and operated by Cargolux Airlines International S.A. during the landing at Luxembourg Airport (ELLX) on 15 April 2023 at 16:30 UTC Mon, 5 Jun 2023 15:48:36 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mai2023/clx-evenement-14-mai.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mai2023/clx-evenement-14-mai.html Incident Cargolux à l'aéroport du Luxembourg Le ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics et la Direction de l’aviation civile souhaitent réagir et apporter quelques précisions au sujet de l’incident survenu le 14 mai 2023 à l’aéroport du Luxembourg. Wed, 17 May 2023 20:33:02 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2023%2B05-mai%2Bincident-cargolux.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement2024%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2023%2B05-mai%2Bincident-cargolux.html Instruction 2023-02: Language Assessments for pilots Date d’entrée en vigueur: 1er juin 2023 Fri, 5 May 2023 12:59:36 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mai2023/instruction-2023-2.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mai2023/instruction-2023-2.html Launch of the preparatory course for the OPEN A2 examination in Luxembourg   The DAC is pleased to announce the launch of the OPEN A2 course developed in close collaboration with EUROCONTROL. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:51:10 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mars2023/cours-open-a2.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/mars2023/cours-open-a2.html Instruction 2023-01 : Rules of the air in Civil Aviation Date of entry into force: 1 March 2023 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:20:52 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/fevrier2023/instruction-2023-01.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2023/fevrier2023/instruction-2023-01.html UAS/Drones – Exemption to minimum horizontal safety distance from uninvolved people in the OPEN “limited” subcategory A2 Exemption to minimum horizontal safety distance from uninvolved people Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:21:06 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/uasdrones.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/uasdrones.html DAC Annual Safety Review 2021 The latest aviation safety report containing information on the safety performance of civil aviation in Luxembourg during 2021 is now available. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:34:51 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/decembre2022/annual-safety-review-2021.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/decembre2022/annual-safety-review-2021.html Recertification ISO9001 :2015 of the DAC Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:53:06 +0100 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/dac-recertifie-a-la-norme-iso-90012015.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/dac-recertifie-a-la-norme-iso-90012015.html Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is now connected to the EASA broker solution The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has recently become the third European country to connect to the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) Broker Solution. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:26:49 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/octobre2022/easa-broker-solution.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/2022/octobre2022/easa-broker-solution.html Interdiction d'évolutions de drones du 13 au 17 septembre 2022 à l'occasion du Tour de Luxembourg À l'occasion du Tour de Luxembourg du 13 au 17 septembre 2022, le ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics interdit toute évolution de drones Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:37:46 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouv2024_dac%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2B2022%2Btdl2022.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouv2024_dac%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2B2022%2Btdl2022.html Interdiction de vol dans une partie de l'espace aérien les 16, 22 et 23 juin 2022 à l'occasion de la Fête nationale Dans le cadre des activités de la Fête nationale du 23 juin prochain ainsi qu'en préparation de celles-ci, le ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publics a interdit toute évolution de drones et d'aéronefs évoluant suivant les règles de vol à vue, aux dates et dans les espaces aériens suivants:... Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:32:16 +0200 //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouv2024_dac%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2B2022%2Bjuin2022.html //dac.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouv2024_dac%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2B2022%2Bjuin2022.html