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Hawaiian Airlines Criticized After Memo Said Native Language Would Be Axed For Inclusivity

Hawaiian Airlines Criticized After Memo Said Native Language Would Be Axed For Inclusivity

A memo has sparked outrage, but is it a misunderstanding?

Aaron Bailey 6 months ago
Examined: The Importance Of Foreign Language Skills As A Flight Attendant

Examined: The Importance Of Foreign Language Skills As A Flight Attendant

Flight attendants are multi-faceted professionals and speaking multiple languages are just some of their many talents.

Niccolo Serratt 1 year ago
Can Non-Native English Speaking Pilots Use Other Languages With Air Traffic Control?

Can Non-Native English Speaking Pilots Use Other Languages With Air Traffic Control?

English was established as the language of aviation in 1944 and has been reinforced in that role since 1998.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Why Are People Onboard Aircraft Referred To As 'Souls' In ATC Communications?

Why Are People Onboard Aircraft Referred To As 'Souls' In ATC Communications?

Another frequently-used term is 'People On Board.'

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Explained: The Two Things That VMC Means In Aviation

Explained: The Two Things That VMC Means In Aviation

VMC is one of many acronyms in the aviation industry. What does it stand for?

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: What's The Pilot Alphabet All About?

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: What's The Pilot Alphabet All About?

How did the phonetic alphabet used by pilots come about, and how is it used today?

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Onboard Safety Demonstrations: Which Languages Must They Be Conducted In?

Onboard Safety Demonstrations: Which Languages Must They Be Conducted In?

Most airlines do the onboard safety demonstrations in their home language plus English.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Does Not Knowing A Second Language Limit Your Prospects As Cabin Crew?

Does Not Knowing A Second Language Limit Your Prospects As Cabin Crew?

Is it essential to be bilingual?

Patricia Green 3 years ago
Air New Zealand Conducts First Flight Entirely In Māori

Air New Zealand Conducts First Flight Entirely In Māori

Nau mai haere mai, all aboard NZ1236 direct to Te Matatini.

Aaron Bailey 3 years ago
Why Is English Aviation's Official Language?

Why Is English Aviation's Official Language?

Andrew Curran 5 years ago
Canadian Court Rules Air Canada Violated “Linguistic Rights” Of A French Speaking Couple

Canadian Court Rules Air Canada Violated “Linguistic Rights” Of A French Speaking Couple

Laura Ash 6 years ago