Boeing enlisted CAE as the first authorized competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) provider on Monday at the 2023 Paris Airshow, expanding a long-standing partnership between the companies.
CBTA, which focuses on pilot proficiency, will initially deploy in Boeing 737 Max simulators at CAE’s centers in Delhi and Bangalore, India, said Boeing Global Services president and CEO Stephanie Pope. She explained that Boeing chose India because of its large delivery backlog there, adding that the 777 stands as another candidate for CAE-provided CBTA in that country.
Boeing said CBTA leverages digital tools and fleet operations data to individualize training and help pilots respond to in-flight challenges. The company is implementing a CBTA curriculum through its training facilities in Seattle, Miami, London-Gatwick, Shanghai, and Singapore, among other locations. CAE president and CEO Marc Parent noted that his company also plans to introduce Boeing-authorized CBTA training in other global markets beyond India.
“This partnership expands our competency-based flight training capacity to better meet the needs of our customers worldwide,” said Pope. “By sharing data, leveraging digital capabilities, and providing greater accessibility and affordability, Boeing and CAE are enhancing global aviation safety.”