Aviation safety is critically dependent on effective communication, particularly in the English language, which serves as the international language of aviation. This paper explores the significance of proficient English language communication among aviation professionals and its impact on operational safety. Effective communication in aviation involves various factors such as lack of accent, perfect listening skills, effective hearback and readback procedures, and more. Additionally, English language efficiency in aviation is closely related to emotional stability and the ability to manage stress, both of which are crucial in highpressure environments. The research will also look into the regulatory challenges faced by the aviation industry in standardizing and enforcing language proficiency requirements by the International Civil Aviation Organization and other international institutions. Through a thorough review of existing regulations, industry practices, and case studies, this paper highlights the steps taken to improve communication skills among pilots, air traffic controllers, and other key aviation professionals.

I. Introduction
II. TheICAO’sRequirementsforAviationCommunication
    A. Overview
    B. “Readback” and “Hearback” Issues
III. Language Protocols and the Phonetic Alphabet
IV. Regulatory Challenges and Procedures
    A. The ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale
V. Procedures for Enhancing English LanguageCommunication in Aviation
VI. Conclusion

• Fatima Alketbi(Legal Advisor of Al Hadfi Group, Sharjah-Al Dhaid, UAE; LL.M. candidate in Air and Space Law (U. Sharjah-UAE))
• Attila Sipos(Senior Research Fellow at Ludovika University of Public Service, Eötvös József Research Centre, Institute of Aerospace and Telecommunications Law. LL.M. (Leiden), Ph.D. (ELTE U.))