However native language is still used locally, exceptionally for particular information or to describe unusual situations, or in case of an emergency. When used properly, the information and instructions transmitted are of vital importance in assisting in the safe and expeditious operation of aircraft. The same native language, but who use, pronounce or understand words differently.Įnglish standard phraseology should be used in all communications (transmissions and receptions).Use of Standard Aviation English phraseology is a major contribution to the reduction of ambiguity in aircraft/ATC communications and supports a common understanding among speakers of both: In the context of the operational environment, the use of the English standard phraseology reduces the risk that a message will be misunderstood.
However, controllers using both English for communication with international flights and the country’s native language for communication with the local crews potentially prevent both crews from achieving the desired level of situational awareness with respect of the other traffic. Sometimes this practice is ‘justified’ on a local level by the reasoning that it avoids possible misunderstandings when addressing local specifics and facilitates the speed of the communication process with the native flight crews. The default language of international aviation worldwide is English, although local languages are used concurrently for RTF communications, even in busy and complex operational environments.