The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates, and Airbus have collaborated to develop a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for the Airbus A350 type rating, as Emirates prepares to receive its fleet of 65 A350s starting mid-2024. The initial cohort of 256 pilots will begin training at Emirates’ Training college in Dubai from July 2024.
The joint effort combines the expertise of the three organisations:
• IATA will focus on program design using its published guidance for CBTA.
• Airbus will contribute knowledge of the aircraft and its own CBTA experience.
• Emirates will utilise its CBTA training and operational experience.
This collaboration will create and deliver the first A350…
