ENGL and RCPCE Successfully Hosted the ICAEA Conference 2024: Research and Development in Aviation Communication

The International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) concluded a highly successful conference held from 16 to 18 May 2024 and hosted by the Department of English and Communication (ENGL) through its Research Centre for Professional Communication in English (RCPCE). The conference brought together experts from industry and academia to explore a range of critical issues related to training, language assessment, and communicative competence in aviation, generating important insights and advancements to benefit the global aviation sector.

Around 80 participants and plenary speakers from over 25 countries attended the conference. Key topics covered included recognising factors that determine communicative competence in aviation, identifying training needs to develop communication strategies, and advancements in assessment methods, including test design and delivery.

“The ICAEA conference was a tremendous success, providing a platform for industry and academia to come together and tackle the critical issues surrounding English communication in aviation domains, especially targeting the strategic locations of Hong Kong and China’s Greater Bay Area,” said Prof. Eric Friginal, Head of ENGL and local organising committee chair. “The synergistic discussions and exchange of ideas have generated valuable insights that will significantly benefit the global aviation industry. ENGL and RCPCE researchers and staff are honoured to host ICAEA 2024!”

ICAEA 2024 was supported by the Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) Open Bid Funding. For more information about the ICAEA and its activities, please visit www.icaea.aero.