The new regulation requires operators to submit passenger data to the French National Travel Data Agency (ANDV) at 48 hours before departure (H-48) and again at departure (H0). Failure to comply may result in administrative penalties of up to €50,000 per flight.
For operators still relying on manual processes, these additional reporting requirements make accurate passenger data and efficient workflows more important than ever.
What Does This Mean for Operators?
The new API/PNR requirements apply to commercial business aviation flights operating internationally to or from French territory, including flights involving French overseas territories and intra-Schengen commercial routes.
While the regulation focuses on passenger data – not crew information – it introduces multiple reporting deadlines that require operators to maintain accurate records throughout the flight planning process. As passenger information changes, keeping data synchronized across operational systems becomes essential for timely and accurate reporting.
Simplifying Compliance with Leon and Streamlane
Meeting the new reporting requirements starts with having reliable passenger and flight data.
Leon Software provides a centralized platform for managing passenger manifests and operational information, helping operators maintain accurate records while reducing duplicate data entry.
Through the Leon + Streamlane integration, that data can be transferred directly into the API/PNR reporting workflow, eliminating repetitive manual tasks and helping operations teams meet reporting deadlines with greater confidence.
Together, Leon and Streamlane help operators:
- Centralize passenger and flight information
- Reduce manual data entry and administrative workload
- Improve data accuracy across operational workflows
- Support timely API/PNR submissions
- Simplify compliance with France's new reporting requirements
Instead of maintaining separate systems for flight operations and regulatory reporting, operators can manage operational data in Leon while Streamlane handles the reporting process.
Preparing Before October 2026
Although enforcement begins on 1 October 2026, preparing for the new requirements shouldn't wait until the last minute.
Reviewing passenger data workflows now and implementing an integrated reporting process can help reduce compliance risks, improve operational efficiency, and minimize the burden of manual reporting once the regulation takes effect.
For operators already using Leon, the Streamlane integration offers a straightforward way to extend existing operational workflows into API/PNR compliance without introducing unnecessary complexity.
Final Thoughts
France's new API/PNR requirements add another important compliance obligation for commercial business aviation operators. By combining centralized passenger management in Leon with automated reporting through the Streamlane integration, operators can reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and prepare confidently for the October 2026 deadline.
About Streamlane
Streamlane automates passenger and crew compliance across more than 80 countries. Our services include API, PNR, GenDec and iAPI reporting to state authorities worldwide, travel authorization checks for EU EES/ETIAS, UK ETA/eVisa and US TSA Secure Flight, and passenger screening against international sanctions lists.
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About Leon Software
Leon Software is an aviation software provider of cloud-based solutions for business aviation, cargo, airlines and brokers offering solutions for scheduling, crew management, flight operations, and compliance. With a focus on innovation and customer-driven development, Leon empowers operators to streamline their processes and achieve operational excellence.
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