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Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: North America Knows Resiliency: Delta Air Lines is ProofNorth America Knows Resiliency: Delta Air Lines is Proof
Delta Air Lines remained #1 in North America in 2025, but its on-time arrival rate was down more than two…
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READ ARTICLE: Aeromexico Defends Global On-Time Performance TitleAeromexico Defends Global On-Time Performance Title
Aeromexico continues to show that consistency at the highest level requires more than intention.
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READ ARTICLE: The Red Bird SoarsThe Red Bird Soars
Virgin Atlantic has demonstrated through its accomplishments why it stands out as both a challenger and an industry leader. The…
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READ ARTICLE: Iberia Express: Three Years at the Summit of European PunctualityIberia Express: Three Years at the Summit of European Punctuality
For the third consecutive year, Iberia Express has claimed the top position in Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review, cementing its reputation…
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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – December 2025The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – December 2025
A global 11% increase in flight cancellations to 48,702 capped a volatile 2025, exposing a widening gap in regional resilience…
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READ ARTICLE: The Increasing Significance of Timely PerformanceThe Increasing Significance of Timely Performance
In the aviation industry, few metrics are as critical or as closely watched as on-time performance (OTP). This key performance…
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READ ARTICLE: Qatar Airways’ 2025 Platinum Performance: What the Data ShowsQatar Airways’ 2025 Platinum Performance: What the Data Shows
Qatar Airways is Cirium’s 2025 Platinum Airline, recognized for complete operational performance across the metrics that define how well a…
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READ ARTICLE: Fleet metrics confirm strength of rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twinFleet metrics confirm strength of rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twin
The Airbus A330ceo continued to recover momentum through 2025 across both freighters and the passenger fleet. Max Kingsley-Jones assesses what’s…
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READ ARTICLE: Aeromexico Repeats as Most On-Time Global Airline; Qatar Airways Claims Platinum AwardAeromexico Repeats as Most On-Time Global Airline; Qatar Airways Claims Platinum Award
Virgin Atlantic Wins New Award; Copa Extends Record Streak to 11th Title
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READ ARTICLE: Future Flight: Shaping traveler experiences with aviation analyticsFuture Flight: Shaping traveler experiences with aviation analytics
Commercial aviation in 2026 is evolving amid accelerated change, persistent complexity and ongoing supply chain issues, but with demand growth…
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READ ARTICLE: Air cargo in 2025: Balancing growth with trade recalibrationAir cargo in 2025: Balancing growth with trade recalibration
2025 has been a rollercoaster year for global trade, yet air cargo demand and economic growth showed resilience. Sofia Zoidou…
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READ ARTICLE: November 2025 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly ReportNovember 2025 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly Report
Asia-Pacific’s 17% cancellation surge slammed Southeast Asia, pulling top airlines’ On-Time Performance down by up to 4 points.
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