Since the beginnings of the Association in 1984, ICAEA has organised more than 30 conferences, forums and interactive workshops around the world. Event themes have helped to set the agenda for the development and adoption of standards, and the sharing of best practices in Aviation English assessment and training. Speakers and delegates have included industry representatives, linguistics experts and practitioners in the field, all invested in communication as factor in aviation safety, service and industry efficiency.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Argentina Czech Republic Japan Mexico Türkiye
Brazil Finland Latvia Poland UK
China France Luxembourg Portugal USA
Croatia Georgia Malaysia Thailand

The International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) existed from 1984 to 1991 as the Aviation English Teachers Forum (AETF), and from 1991 to 1997 as the International Aviation English Association (IAEA).

Since the beginnings of the Association in 1984, we have organised 30 forums and interactive workshops around the world.

Event themes have reflected current concerns and helped to set the agenda for the development of Aviation English testing and training standards and practices during this time.

Speakers and delegates have included industry and linguistic experts invested in the maintenance and harmonisation of communication competencies and standards.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Argentina France Poland
Brazil Georgia Portugal
China Japan Thailand
Croatia Latvia Türkiye
Czech Republic Luxembourg UK
Finland Malaysia USA
Mexico

The International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) existed from 1984 to 1991 as the Aviation English Teachers Forum (AETF), and from 1991 to 1997 as the International Aviation English Association (IAEA).

EVENTS

2025

Back to the future for Aviation English training: Current best practices and emerging technologies

ICAEA Conference

Mexico City, Mexico – 6-8 October, 2025

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2024

Research and developments in aviation communications: Practical applications in training and assessment

ICAEA Conference

Hong Kong, PR China – 16-18 May, 2024

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2023

Current trends and future perspectives in Aviation English training: Developing training for today and tomorrow

ICAEA Conference

Istanbul, Türkiye – 18-20 September, 2023

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2022

Modes of Aviation English Training: Developments in online training and changes in perspectives

ICAEA Virtual Workshop

30 September – 1 October, 2022

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2021

Aviation English and Communications Training for a Post Covid-19 Era

ICAEA Virtual Workshop

2-5 December, 2021

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2020 – present

ICAEA Webinar Series

Webinar 12From placement to achievement: An airline perspective on language assessment

Webinar 11Exploring current delivery models for Aviation English training

Webinar 10The role of standard phraseology in radiotelephony communication

Webinar 9Aviation and English: Catching Up

Webinar 8The effectiveness of ATC-pilot radio communication around the world

Webinar 7Factors affecting real-world pilot and ATC communication -2-

Webinar 6Factors affecting real-world pilot and ATC communication -1-

Webinar 5:  Using real aviation communications to create tasks for training and testing

Webinar 4:  Experiences in virtual Aviation English teaching – Insights from Argentina

Webinar 3:  Re-routing Aviation English – Challenges and solutions

Webinar 2:  Re-routing Aviation English – Strategies for teaching online

Webinar 1:  Teaching Aviation English Online – Sharing ideas, experiences and achievements

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2019

Using the ICAO LPR Test Design Guidelines

ICAEA Workshops

Luxembourg – 9-11 October, 2019
Tbilisi, Georgia – 14-16 October, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand – 28-30 October, 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina – 20-22 November, 2019

MORE   ICAO LPR TDGs & Workshops

Exploring the Aviation English training needs of:
• Ab-initio Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers, and,
• Aircraft Maintenance Personnel.

ICAEA Conference

Tokyo, Japan – 8-10 May, 2019

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2018

Building on the ICAO LPRs – Communication as a Human Factor

ICAEA Conference

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, USA – 9-11 May, 2018

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2017

The ICAO LPRs – 10 years on: Progress or Pain?

ICAEA Workshop

Dubrovnik, Croatia – 24th & 25th April, 2017

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2016

Aviation English Training for Operational Personnel

ICAEA Workshop

Santa Maria Island, The Azores – 29th & 30th April, 2016

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2015

Changing Perspectives on Aviation English Training

ICAEA 18th Forum

Warsaw, Poland – 25th & 26th June, 2015

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Communications, Human Factors and Safety

ICAEA 17th Forum

Istanbul, Türkiye – 27th & 28th April, 2015

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2014

Skills and Competencies needed in Aviation Communications
ICAEA Workshop

Buenos Aires, Argentina – 20th & 21st November, 2014

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2013

Onboard Communications: A key to safety and service quality
ICAEA 16th Forum

Istanbul, Türkiye – 3rd & 4th October, 2013

Cross Cultural Awareness and Aviation English Training
ICAEA 15th Forum

Paris, France – 18th & 19th April, 2013

Read the report:  Paris 2013

2012

Maintaining ICAO Compliance: Links between training and testing
ICAEA 14th Forum

Bangkok, Thailand – 29th & 30th November, 2012

Read the report:  Bangkok 2012

Training and Testing: The same aim?
ICAEA 13th Forum

Brasilia, Brazil – 12th & 13th November, 2012

Read the report:  Brasilia 2012

2011

Future Developments in Aviation English Training and Testing
ICAEA 12th Forum

Buenos Aires, Argentina – 29th & 30th September, 2011

Read the report:  Buenos Aries 2011

Rating for ICAO Language Proficiency Standards
ICAEA 11th Forum

Toulouse, France – 6th & 7th September, 2011

Read the report: Toulouse 2011

2010

Beyond 2011
ICAEA 10th Forum

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 23rd & 24th November, 2010

Read the report:  (not available)

2008

Testing for ICAO LPR Compliance: Best practices in proficiency assessment
ICAEA 9th Forum

Warsaw, Poland – 8th & 9th May, 2008

Read the report:  Warsaw 2008

2007

Aviation English Training: Choices and solutions
ICAEA 8th Forum

Cambridge, UK – 31st August & 1st September, 2007

Read the report:  (not available)

2005

Teaching and Learning Aviation English
ICAEA 7th Forum

Besançon, France – 1st & 2nd September, 2005

Read the report:  Besancon 2005

2003

Testing Aviation English Language Skills and Competencies of Controllers and Pilots
ICAEA Workshop

Luxembourg
4th & 5th September, 2003

Read the report:  Luxembourg 2003

2002

PRICE-SG’s conclusions and the effects for the ICAO Proficiency Requirements
ICAEA Workshop

Warsaw, Poland – 26th & 27th September, 2002

Read the report:  Warsaw 2002

1997

New Technology: Better Aviation English communications and training?
ICAEA 6th Forum

Paris, France – 24th & 25th April, 1997

Read the report:  Paris 1997

1996

Initial Training in English for Radiotelephony
IAEA Workshop

Riga, Estonia – 13 September, 1996

Read the report:  Riga 1996

Recurrent Training in English for Radiotelephony
IAEA Workshop

Luxembourg – May 1996

Read the report:  Luxembourg 1996

1995

Crew Resource Management (CRM)
IAEA Workshop

Toulouse, France – February 1995

Read the report:  Toulouse 1995

1994

People, Flying Machines and English
IAEA 5th Forum

Paris, France – March 1994

Read the report:  Paris 1994

Lexicography and Teaching Aviation English Terminology
IAEA Workshop

Warsaw, Poland – September 1994

Read the report:  Warsaw 1994

1993

Radiotelephony
IAEA Workshop

Bournemouth, UK – October 1993

Read the report:  Bournemouth 1993

Simplified English
IAEA Workshop

Helsinki, Finland – June 1993

Read the report:  Helsinki 1993

English Requirements for Technical Training
IAEA Workshop

Prague, Czech Republic – May 1993

Read the report:  Prague 1993

1991

Aviation English Standards
AET 4th Forum

Paris, France – November 1991

Read the report:  AETF 1991

1987

Aviation English Teaching Forum
AET 3rd Forum

Paris, France – March 1987

Read the report:  AETF 1987

1985

Aviation English Teaching Forum
AET 2nd Forum

Paris, France – March 1985

Read the report:  AETF 1985

1984

Aviation English Teaching Forum
AET 1st Forum

Paris, France – March 1984

Read the report:  AETF 1984