2026 State of Online Learning
for Airport and Aviation Professionals
Global Benchmarks, Workforce Trends, and Strategic Insights Shaping Professional Development.
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Online learning in airports has moved beyond experimentation. It is now embedded within how airports manage capability, compliance, and progression across their workforce.
The 2026 State of Online Learning report delivers a data-driven view of how airport operators worldwide are building operational resilience through structured, role-aligned professional development.
Based on over 12,000 enrollments from 516 airport operators across 148 countries, this report establishes a clear benchmark for online learning across the airport sector and highlights what leading airports are doing differently.
In This Report
This report confirms a clear shift: Airports are embedding digital learning within governance frameworks, aligning certification to defined roles, and building layered workforce models that support both compliance and progression.
As regulatory demands grow and operational complexity increases, structured, scalable, role-aligned professional development is becoming central to airport resilience.
This report uncovers:
Training demand: What airports are training for
Regional & geographic insights
Insights into learner engagement & completion behavior
How to design training programs that actually work
What this means for airport training in 2026
Who should read this report?
If you are responsible for workforce capability, compliance, or operational performance, this report provides the data and insights to inform your 2026 strategy.
About the Online Learning Centre
The Online Learning Centre (OLC), is brought to you by Ceventas, an ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Member.
Backed by 18 years of experience and with over 150 ACI-accredited courses, we support airports worldwide with expert training across all areas of airport operations.
The Online Learning Centre also helps airports worldwide boost performance, improve safety, and stay compliant with tailored solutions for your needs:
- Off-the-shelf and custom courses
- Training needs analysis & skills mapping
- LMS integration, development & support