Lufthansa Aviation Training Hosts Virtual Aviation Training Summit 2026 Focused on CBTA Cultural Shift

Europe - Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) convened its Virtual Aviation Training Summit 2026, gathering aviation training professionals from across the industry for an interactive digital exchange centred on the evolution of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA).

The summit was held under the theme "Uplift your efficiency: Turning Evidence into Excellence, the cultural shift in CBTA", with a central message that CBTA has moved beyond theoretical discussion into operational and cultural transformation within aviation organisations.

Key aspects of the event included:

• An expert panel discussion examining how evidence can be converted into actionable training improvements
• Highly interactive breakout sessions enabling participants to share practical experiences, challenges, and lessons learned
• A virtual floorplan environment featuring a plenary auditorium, panel stage, interactive breakout tables, and networking zones
• An immersive digital format designed to facilitate spontaneous conversations and meaningful exchange beyond conventional online conference formats

Source: Lufthansa Aviation Training