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En Engloutissant Des Centaines De Millions D Euros Cet Aeroport Francais Ne Voit Presque Aucun Avion Se Poser Sur Ses Pistes
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Executive Summary
AI-generatedThe article highlights the financial struggles of France's regional airports, using Avignon as a primary example where the airport receives substantial public subsidies despite handling very few passengers. It argues that while many small local airports are structurally unprofitable and declining, they continue to receive massive state and regional funding, contrasting this with clear market trends favoring larger hubs.
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- France operates 73 airports, a European record, most of which function at a loss due to significant public subsidies.
- The National Audit Office (Cour des comptes) noted that only about 15 out of 86 commercial airports are financially viable, leaving the majority dependent on aid.
- Overall state and local government subsidies for aviation reach an estimated €90–€95 million annually.
- While domestic flight traffic has declined by 25% since 2019, small regional airport activity dropped 35%, while major airports grew by 11%.
- The Avignon airport receives €1.4 million in annual subsidies from the PACA region alone, despite having only a few passengers daily.
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