The 8.33kHz spacing ICOM A6/A24 are approved under
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/220/201311...ertificate.pdf
The only French approved handhelds are these, not to be confused with the same model sold here, because they come with an external FM filter, which cannot be bought separately. Note the considerably higher price.
http://www.icom-france.com/files/doc...A24FRII-fr.pdf
ICOM IC A6FR II VHF aviation homologuée pour utilisation à bord - 5001029 - Radio