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Science related to atmospheric effects of aircraft emissions continues to mature by Amanatidis, Georgios, Friedl, Randall

“…AIRCRAFT emissions are of concern because of their potential impact on the ozone layer, on climate, and on regional air pollution. Aircraft emit gases,…”
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New provisions for English language proficiency are expected to improve aviation safety by Mathews, Elizabeth

“…Introduction of a language proficiency rating scale to assess the ability of controllers and pilots to use English adequately in international operations, as…”
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ICAO exploring development of a trading scheme for emissions from aviation by Karmali, Abyd, Harris, Melinda

“…IN recent years, both government and the business community have repeatedly acknowledged that climate change is one of society's most significant challenges…”
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Work on environmental protection reflects need for balancing many factors by Hupe, Jane

“…WHEN experts on aviation and environmental matters gathered in Montreal for the sixth meeting of ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP)…”
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Language training and testing in aviation need to focus on job-specific competencies by Mell, Jeremy

“…Given the safety-critical nature of aviation radiotelephony communications and the high costs involved in training and testing aviation professionals, it is…”
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Heightened awareness of communication pitfalls can benefit safety by Day, Brian

“…Controllers and pilots need to be mindful of the vagaries of speech and exercise their utmost care to be clear, concise and, in keeping with good technique,…”
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Updated test satisfies new requirement to demonstrate English language proficiency by Enright, Adrian

“…Designed specifically for student controllers, Eurocontrol has developed a language proficiency test that reflects a range of tasks undertaken in air traffic…”
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Proficiency requirements underscore importance of teaching and testing by Shawcross, Philip

“…Successful aviation English programmes employ qualified teachers who demonstrate a long-term commitment to learning as much as possible about the work…”
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Fundamental aviation language issues addressed by new proficiency requirements by Mitsutomi, Marjo, O'Brien, Kathleen

“…Aviation safety depends on accurate pilot-controller communications. While strict adherence to ATC phraseology is crucial, pilots and controllers must also be…”
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Radiation-induced health risk associated with flying is negligibly small by Curdt-Christiansen, Claus

“…EVERYBODY on earth is exposed to radiation. The total exposure to normal background radiation is virtually constant, with a yearly dose equivalent estimated to…”
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ICAO striving to maintain momentum of change established by watershed conference by Gunther, John

“…This article discusses the successful accomplishments of the ICAO 5th Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/5) held in Montreal, Canada, in March 2003,…”
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Economic impact of civil aviation activities extends far and wide by Fischer, Cornelia

“…Awareness of civil aviation's true economic value is increasingly important in an era of scarce funds. Methodology developed by ICAO can help States determine…”
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Audits promote consistent implementation of aviation security measures worldwide by Zuzak, Catherine

“…The ICAO universal security audit program (USAP), launched in June 2002, is addressed in this article. The objective of the USAP is to promote global aviation…”
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Wide range of air law instruments work to curb acts of violence against aviation by Dempsey, Paul Stephen

“…Security measures alone are not enough to prevent hijackings and other violent acts against civil aviation. Effective legal conventions, and a willingness to…”
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General aviation operations require security measures that reflect the level of risk by Sheehan, John J

“…Representatives from the general aviation and aerial work communities continue to work with ICAO aviation security experts to determine what security measures…”
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Airlines propose roadmap for transition to seamless ATM system by Thompson, Ralph

“…On behalf of the world's airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is promoting implementation of a global air traffic management (ATM)…”
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Landing categories developed in 1960s still effective in supporting all weather operations by Carel, Oliver

“…The definition, development, and implementation of various concepts in the past, among them the all-weather operation categories, are of interest to experts…”
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ICAO conference represents timely opportunity to address critical technical issues by Galotti, Vincent, Chagas, Judimar

“…This article discusses the 11th Air Navigation Conference which convened in September 2003 in Montreal, Canada. The conference was to define the next steps in…”
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Groundbreaking initiative in spotlight at pivotal air navigation conference by Howell, Jack

“…This article discusses the ATM operational concept that was to be presented at the 11th Air Navigation Conference in Montreal, Canada, in September 2003. The…”
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Seamless RVSM operations will soon be a reality throughout Asia/Pacific by Maniam, Sydney

“…Reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) operations are already a fact throughout most of the Asia/Pacific region. Along with its implementation in the Middle…”
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