Roleplay
Roleplay: Bird Strike and Go-Around at Naples
You are the First Officer on an A320 on short final to Naples when a bird strike forces a go-around. Work the radio: declare, report, and…
CEFR B2
CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) aviation English — paired with ICAO Level 5, the extended level a step above the operational minimum. Lessons for pilots and controllers who already fly internationally and want to handle the unexpected with more range and precision.
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Article
9 Jul 2026
Aviation History: The Gimli Glider
On 23 July 1983, a new Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet and glided to a safe landing at Gimli. A…
Operational English
Operational English: Briefing the Cabin Crew for a Medical Diversion
You are the captain of a narrow-body jet in the cruise. A few minutes ago a passenger in row 18 became seriously unwell — severe chest…
Listening Library
Listening: Engine Separation on Departure from Bahrain
A night cargo freighter loses an engine mid-climb — literally. Listen to find out how the crew handles it, and put the events in order.
Roleplay
Roleplay: Windshear Go-Around at Geneva
An interactive ATC role-play: Geneva Tower reports windshear just as you reach short final. You play the First Officer — go around, read back the missed-approach…
Structure
Structure: ‘Although and despite’
Although and despite both introduce a concession, but the grammar after each is different. Practise choosing between them with six sentences drawn from an aviation safety…
