The problem with handhelds seems to be FM immunity, which ICOM France has solved by getting approval for an A6 with a different antenna, which cannot be bought separately from the radio.
Check out the prices of the A6 and A6FR here to see the cost of legality:
http://www.icom-france.com/liste-pro...s-aviation.php
490.00 € TTC vs 629.00 € TTC