Basic ATC

Attenda

An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.

Quick answer: An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.

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Quick answer

An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.

Why it matters

Attenda 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.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Attenda?

In this glossary, Attenda refers to: An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.

How is Attenda used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre: G-ABCD, attenda ulteriori istruzioni."

Why does Attenda matter in aviation?

Attenda 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 Attenda?

Attenda is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Attenda belong to?

In this glossary, Attenda 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.

Definition

An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.

Operational example

Tower: G-ABCD, stand by for further instructions.

Localized term

Attenda

Localized example

Torre: G-ABCD, attenda ulteriori istruzioni.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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