Discussion Panel with Conference Speakers

Training methodologies & delivery formats, and the role of AI in Aviation English

13:00 UTC, Thu 17 July 2025

Location: Online (Zoom)

Looking ahead to the Conference in October 2025 in Mexico City, we are pleased to invite you to join us online for an open conversation with some of this year’s key speakers.

This webinar will include:

1. An introduction to the conference theme and program
2. A discussion panel with conference speakers:
   1. Training methodologies and delivery formats
   2. The role of AI and other technology in Aviation English
3. Q&A with the panel with questions from the moderators and participants

Back to the future for Aviation English training

Current best practices and emerging technologies

6-8 October, 2025

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

In this conference we will review effective concepts and methodologies for the language training of aviation personnel. We will consider how established course materials and learning platforms address current and evolving needs. The event will also explore the role of emerging technologies and tools that can assist in the development of materials and the delivery of training, including the use of AI tools, software, APPs and online delivery platforms.

WEBINAR SERIES: AI in Aviation English Training (2/3)

Combining SME expertise and AI capabilities in creating domain-specific dialogues

Enhancing teaching, streamlining materials creation

Tue 19 Nov, 2024

Location: Zoom

This was the second in a series of three webinars, looking at how Aviation English instructors can use AI tools to enhance their teaching and streamline the creation of materials. This webinar guided participants through the process of creating audio recordings of realistic, domain-specific dialogues between pilots and air traffic controllers.

A video of the webinar is available in the ICAEA Member Area.

Exploring the indigenous assessment criteria of ATC’s communicative competence

A new framework for the ICAO LPRs?

Tue 29 October, 2024

Location: Zoom

In this webinar, William Agius (ZHAW, Switzerland) presented his research into the role of communicative competence in ATCO-pilot communication, and how this could inform a more meaningful approach to defining assessment criteria for the ICAO LPRs.

A video of the webinar is available in the ICAEA Member Area.

Research and developments in aviation communications

Practical applications in training and assessment

16-18 May, 2024

Location: Hong Kong, PR China

This conference explored how research and developments in the field of language and communication can shape how we include communicative competence skills into aviation English assessment and training, and, how we can utilise developments, including the publishing of ICAO Document 10197 ‘Test Design Guidelines – Handbook on the Design of Tests for the ICAO LPRs’, that are already changing modes of testing and training delivery into the future.

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Enhancing LPR test validity and effectiveness

ICAEA developed the Test Design Guidelines (ICAO Doc 10197) to assist stakeholders understand issues related to the validity, effectiveness and fairness of LPR test design.

Developing and delivering effective training

ICAO Circular 323 was co-written by ICAEA and ICAO to establish best practices for the design, delivery, staffing and management of Aviation English training programmes.

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