The 2026 Aviation Market Outlook
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 1500 GMT/1000 ET
How will economic forces and market dynamics shape the aviation industry in 2026? Join Stephen Burnside, Richard Evans and Daniel Hall as they share Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s economic and industry outlook for the year ahead.
Stephen, Richard and Daniel will assess the trends and indicators that matter for air travel demand, share their perspectives on airline performance and the aerospace sector, and their predictions for 2026.
Speakers
Stephen Burnside
Global Head of Consultancy
Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Richard Evans
Senior Consultant
Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Daniel Hall
Senior Valuation Consultant
Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Agenda
- Global economic trends and their impact on air travel demand
- Airline performance: yields, traffic, and capacity
- Aerospace sector: production ramp-up, delivery challenges, and the backlog
- Market dynamics: values, lease rates and MRO capacity
- Audience questions and discussion