@article{article_1469611, title={A Review: Accent Modification in Aerospace and Aviation}, journal={Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace}, volume={1}, pages={93–98}, year={2024}, DOI={10.26650/hfaa.2024.1469611}, author={Pierson, Katie}, keywords={Güvenlik Riskleri, İletişimsizlik, Aksan, Havacılık ve Uzay İletişimi, Konuşma-Dil Patolojisi}, abstract={Language serves as a critical tool for communication in the aerospace and aviation industries, where clarity and intelligibility are paramount for safety. This article explores the profound influence of language in these fields, emphasizing the necessity for high communication standards among professionals such as astronauts and pilots. The International Space Station mandates English. English is also the official language of commercial aviation because of the historical miscommunications that have led to catastrophic outcomes. The current article highlights the stringent English proficiency requirements set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), necessitated by past accidents attributed to miscommunication. Furthermore, the role of accents in communication barriers which significantly impact the clarity of interactions, particularly in high-stakes environments, is presented. The aerospace industry has seen instances where miscommunications, often accentuated by linguistic differences, have compromised missions and safety. This article advocates for the integration of speech-language pathology into training programs to enhance intelligibility and mitigate communicationrelated accidents. It suggests that speech-language pathologists could offer crucial interventions in accent modification, potentially increasing safety by improving communication clarity across the aerospace and aviation industries.}, number={1}, publisher={İstanbul Üniversitesi}, organization={Alpha-Speech LLC}