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Turkey: civil aviation authority seeks better English skills

Istanbul, Turkey - The test-takers will be evaluated in line with the ICAO proficiency measurement

in Turkey, the Civil Aviation General Directorate, or SHGM, announced today in a press statement that it has implemented a new regulation concerning the improvement of English proficiency levels of Turkish pilots and air traffic controllers. The new regulation requires pilots and controllers to take English proficiency tests. The regulation is intended to ensure no pilot or air traffic controller...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1126401
Rome, Italy, 03/01/2011 20:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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