Experts say pilots and air traffic controllers who are not native English speakers may need refresher training in aviation English before they return to work.
With vaccination programs showing signs of success, governments are signaling the easing of travel restrictions later this year, prompting operators and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to start gearing up for a return to “new normal” operations.
Native English speakers can alter word choices and other speaking habits to help non-native speakers…
Flight Deck, Managing Editor’s Notebook, Opinion
Critical information is lost when all pilots and controllers aren’t speaking the same language.
Poor language skills play an often-unrecognized role in aircraft accidents.
