On the use of English aviation language in the EU aviation maintenance environment 

The petitioner requests the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to consider the mandatory implementation of the English language in the Aviation Maintenance communication, documentation and management process in all EU Member States, including with the identification of Aviation English Competence as a fundamental requirement for the staff and authorities involved.The petitioner recalls the considerable improvement of the safety situation for air passengers when, after the tragic collision of two airplanes in 1977 on Tenerife, English was made mandatory for Pilots and Air Traffic Control, throughout the European Union.This safety picture could be completed by avoiding safety risks due to lack of understanding, incorrect interpretation of data in areas of Aviation Maintenance.