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Every maintenance manual, directive, and bulletin is written in English, yet no one formally checks whether the technicians reading them actually understand it.
As of January 2026, EASA requires airside drivers on the manoeuvring area to demonstrate operational English proficiency under ADR.OPS.B.029.
How implementing operational ICAO English certification and targeted aviation language training enhances communication, safety, and efficiency in winter deicing operations.
