How does the universal language help the aviation industry evolve and

become more systematic?

Universal Language: Effects on Methodical and Evolution of Aviation Industry

KHYLE C. JALCO
FAST Aviation Academy
AMT 1-B
ENG 1: Basic Communication and Thinking Skills
April Jade A. Evangelista
December 16, 2022
Universal Language: Effects on Methodical and Evolution of Aviation Industry

The term "aviation" is most generally used to denote mechanical air

transportation performed by airplanes. The aviation industry comprises practically all
facets of airline travel as well as the activities that support it.This encompasses the
entire airline business, as well as aircraft manufacture, research firms, military aviation,
and more. When it comes to intercultural communication, English is frequently used. It
is the most taught widely spoken language, as well as an universal dialect in which it is
used of many important international organizations, and the acknowledged vernacular
of the research field. In a day to day basis in aviation industry communicating is crucial.
As the world evolve and continuously developed universal language has its significant
role especially in working in this kind of industry where, there’s a lot of international
clients, employers and employees were involved. At the same time, using English
language can help people to have easy communication and to the employees to lessen
the accidents in air due to misunderstandings. Due to the effects of universal language
in methodical and evolution of aviation industry, it has a big impact in terms of their
services and communication.
An international airline language had to be created in order for pilots and
air traffic controllers to effectively communicate on a global scale. In order to share
critical information regarding the aircraft, flight, crew, and passengers along with other
external factors and situational awareness that aid in safe and effective operations,
both sides work closely together. The ICAO adopted English language competency
standards for air traffic control officers and pilots operating and regulating international
flights because misunderstandings and communication problems are examples of
human errors that could seriously jeopardize flight safety and endanger individuals on
board. Communication of possible issues between pilots and flight controllers depends
on the language and tonality utilized. When speaking to air traffic control, crew, or
pilots who do not speak English as their first language, English speakers are especially
likely to generate misunderstandings. For instance, it could be misconstrued as an
ordinary concern if a pilot mentions that the aircraft is "running short on fuel" without
sending a global distress signal.
In the aviation industry, safety comes first, and good communication is a
key component. Small language differences between pilots and air traffic controllers
could change the meaning of a communication and turn into a barrier with serious
repercussions. Simply put, the inability of airline employees to cooperate results in a
large number of aviation injuries. Conflicts within the flight crew are a part of this, but
there can also be a disconnect between those in the air and those on the ground. Air
traffic controllers communicate with pilots primarily through aural means, yet these
vocal instructions may be forgotten, misunderstood, or even never received at all.
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