Boeing Partners with Flight School to Deploy Learning Library

Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment Learning Library integrates into California Aeronautical University’s curriculum to improve engagement, outcomes and operational proficiency.

July 20, 2026 in Services, EAA AirVenture

Boeing teammates and California Aeronautical University representatives sign the first deployment of the CBTA Learning Library. Boeing teammates and California Aeronautical University representatives sign the first deployment of the CBTA Learning Library.

Boeing today announced the deployment of its Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Learning Library with its first U.S.-based flight school, California Aeronautical University, marking a significant step in advancing pilot training and preparing the projected 674,000  pilots over the next 20 years.

The Boeing CBTA Learning Library provides pilot cadets with access to modern, competency-focused training content designed to strengthen foundational aviation knowledge, decision-making skills, threat and error management, and operational competencies aligned with industry best practices.

“As the aviation industry continues to grow, ensuring pilots have access to high-quality, modern training tools is more important than ever,” said Chris Broom, vice president of Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing. “These tools demonstrate Boeing’s commitment to supporting flight schools and helping develop highly skilled pilots ready to meet the demands of the global aviation industry.”

By integrating Boeing’s digital learning resources into the flight school’s curriculum, cadets will benefit from a structured learning experience that supports their progression from ab-initio training through advanced pilot development. 

“Being selected by Boeing as the first U.S. flight school to deploy the CBTA Learning Library reinforces California Aeronautical University’s commitment to continuously invest in tools that elevate how our students learn and perform,” said Matt Johnston, president of California Aeronautical University. “We’re excited to offer this opportunity to our students, strengthening how they develop critical decision-making and operational skills as they prepare for successful commercial pilot careers.”

Chris Broom, vice president of Commercial Training Solutions, and Matt Johnston, president of California Aeronautical University, sign the first deployment of the CBTA Learning Library.

The deployment represents the first implementation of the Boeing CBTA Learning Library at a U.S. flight school and reflects Boeing’s broader efforts to enhance aviation training through innovative digital learning solutions that improve student engagement, learning outcomes and training effectiveness.

Boeing continues to collaborate with flight training organizations worldwide to support the development of pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals essential to the future of aerospace.

Click here to learn more about CBTA Learning Library.