For Members

ABOUT THE ICAEA
How was it born ?


The initial impetus to form the Association stemmed from the very positive international response to the Aviation English Forum held periodically in Paris over the eight years prior to the Association's creation. It became apparent that a great many people working in this field worldwide needed a structure within which they could establish and pursue contacts and keep abreast of events in the fast-evolving worlds of Aviation and English.


What are its aims ?

  1. To bring together people and organizations concerned by or interested in the use of English in the aviation and aeronautical world.

  2. To promote the exchange of information as regards English, English training, standards, qualifications, translation, documents etc, between people working within aviation in different countries.

  3. To centralise information useful to the Airlines, Authorities, Air Traffic Services, manufacturers, pilots, engineers, universities, research institutes, training centers and teachers.

  4. To enhance the circulation of this information through a web site, a list serve, seminars and the publication of their proceedings.

  5. Finally, to generate concern about the quality of English in the aviation world.


Who are the members ?

Airline training managers

Pilots

Engineers

Professional bodies (IFATCA,
IFALPA, IATA)

Regulators

Translators

Representatives of Civil
Aviation Authorities

Researchers

Cabin crew

Military training departments

English Language Teachers

Technical editors

Air Traffic Controllers

Manufacturers'
Documentation Departments

Linguists



What are some of the issues addressed ?
  •  Language requirements for aviation professions
  •  Ambiguity and interpretation in phraseology
  •  Standardization and clarification
  •  The role of English with respect to other languages
  •  Autonomy in language learning
  •  Regulatory requirements
  •  The promotion of Simplified English

  •  Language competencies and testing

  •  The human factor in communication and learning

  •  Efforts required by native speakers to use English as a language of international communication

  •  E-learning

  •  Standards and codes of practice in aviation English teaching.


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