07-31-2012, 03:56 PM
Talith Wrote:You can't compare one with another, its like programming languages, we will use them with words and structures that are clearly english since they were invented in the USA, and also english is not YOUR language anyway.I don't mean in a technical sense (calling parts by their English names because they were given English names int he first place). I mean in a real and literal "everything that's said is always said in English" sense.
You're right about the second part though. It was all Britain’s idea.
Quote:English was Established as the Standard Language of Aviation
In the year 1944 on the 1st of November in response to a British initiative, the government of the United States invited 55 allied and neutral States to meet in Chicago. Out of the allied States invited 52 attended this meeting. The aim of this meeting was to discuss the international problems faced in Civil Aviation.
Outcome of the Meeting
•The Chicago Convention on Civil Aviation.
•Formation of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
The Chicago Convention saw the implementation of English as the official standardized language to be used in Aviation around the world. English speaking countries dominated the design, manufacture as well as operation of aircrafts, it thus made sense to have English as the standard language that would be used by all the countries involved in Aviation around the globe. Having a standardized language aids in avoiding misunderstanding and confusion, aspects which both have an effect on air safety.