37.1149, Books: Aviation English as a Global Lingua Franca: Kim (2026)

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Date: 18-Mar-2026
From: Ellena Moriarty [rfsupport at cambridge.org]
Subject: Aviation English as a Global Lingua Franca: Kim (2026)


Title: Aviation English as a Global Lingua Franca
Series Title: Elements in Applied Linguistics
Publication Year: 2026

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/ch/universitypress/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/aviation-english-global-lingua-franca?format=HB&isbn=9781009660754

Author(s): Hyejeong Kim

Hardback ISBN:  9781009660754 Pages:  94 Price: U.K. £ 55.00
Hardback ISBN:  9781009660754 Pages:  94 Price: Europe EURO 64.19
Hardback ISBN:  9781009660754 Pages:  94 Price: U.S. $ 70.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781009660808 Pages:  94 Price: U.K. £ 18.00
Paperback ISBN:  9781009660808 Pages:  94 Price: Europe EURO 21.01
Paperback ISBN:  9781009660808 Pages:  94 Price: U.S. $ 23.00

Abstract:

This Element examines aviation English as a global lingua franca
through the lens of communities of practice. Pilots and air traffic
controllers involved in international operations belong to multiple
communities, including local professional, broader local aviation, and
international aviation communities. Their ongoing learning within
these communities and the repertoire they develop – which influences
their interactions – are explored. Against this framework, the
inadequacy of the current internationally applicable language
proficiency requirements is critically evaluated, alongside an
analysis of four notable aircraft accidents that motivated these
standards. The focus then shifts to analysing live radiotelephony
discourse in abnormal situations, incorporating insights from domain
specialists. Findings show that language-related aspects alone are
insufficient; when combined with limited domain knowledge, it can lead
to unsafe and ineffective communication. The Element highlights
accommodation – both for linguistic and domain-specific – as a crucial
skill in this intercultural communication context and recommends
greater standardisation for handling abnormal situations.

Written In: English (eng)



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