What is Negative?
In this glossary, Negative refers to: A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.
How is Negative used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Did you receive the latest ATIS? Pilot: Negative, we did not receive it."
Why does Negative matter in aviation?
Negative matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Negative?
Negative is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Negative belong to?
In this glossary, Negative is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.