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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 10:52 am
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Yes. It's been like this ever since they lost the w....


In all seriousness, the international language of aviation is English. Everything from ATC through to the manufacturer-written instructions are in English. For an Airbus these come from the FCOM, or "Flight Crew Operating Manual."

Only the French don't observe this.
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