THE aviation industry is a cornerstone of modern globalization, enabling mobility, migration and cultural exchange. But it has a high-stakes environment where miscommunication can lead to catastrophic ...

These are just a few examples of the special language pilots must speak, whatever their nationality. The language of flight, or Aviation English – which consists of around 300 words – is a combination ...

The most dangerous part of flying is driving to the airport. That’s a standard joke among pilots, who know even better than the flying public that aviation is the safest mode of transportation. But ...

Nearly 20 years after English language testing requirements for pilots and air traffic controllers were introduced by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), language continues to ...

A passenger plane flies by an air traffic control tower after taking off from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Charles Platiau/Reuters) Get Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter ...