What are the new requirements in language proficiency for aviation staff?
From 5th March 2008 all flight crew members and air traffic controllers involved in international traffic will be required to prove their competence in English. It will be a condition of licensing that the professional pilot or air traffic controller should have demonstrated their proficiency in Plain English and English medium phraseology to a standard equivalent to level 4 in the ICAO universal rating scales. The level of the candidate above level 4 will be shown by an endorsement on the flying or air traffic control licence. Read more about the legislation..
