Cirium On-Time Performance Award Presentations and Ceremonies
Cirium On-Time Performance Award Presentations and Ceremonies
Philippine Airlines — Asia Pacific’s Rising Star
Manila, Philippines – March 19, 2026
At their 85th anniversary celebration In Manila, Cirium’s Chief Industry Officer, Mike Malik, officially presented the 2025 On-Time Performance Award for Asia-Pacific to PAL Holdings President, Lucio Tan III alongside Philippine Airlines’ President, Richard Nuttall, Executive Vice President & COO, Carlos Luis Fernandez.
Qatar Airways received the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from Cirium
Doah, Qatar – February 9, 2026
Congratulations to Qatar Airways for winning the prestigious 2025 Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence! Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen proudly presented the award to Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al-Khater in Doha.
This award recognizes more than On-Time arrivals; it honors operational excellence under pressure. Qatar Airways earned this through disciplined planning and pragmatic scheduling. By setting realistic turn times, they successfully navigated 2025’s airspace constraints and weather disruptions. Their data-driven approach to routing minimized cancellations and ensured that, despite a volatile year, passengers reached their destinations reliably.
Aeromexico: Global Airline, First Place
Mexico City, Mexico – February 3, 2026
Cirium’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Bowen, and team presented the 2025 On-Time Performance Award for Global Airlines to Aeromexico’s Chief Executive Officer Andres Conesa.
Aeromexico secured the top global ranking once again with a 90.02% On-Time Arrival rate, a result that underscores their rigorous commitment to operational precision.
Congratulations to the Aeromexico leadership and frontline teams for setting the global standard in operational excellence.
Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport: Large Airport, Third Place
Mexico City, Mexico – February 4, 2026
Outstanding performance deserves recognition. Cirium is proud to honor Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport for its exceptional On-Time Performance in 2025.
Jeremy Bowen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirium, presented the award to the Admiral of the Mexican Navy in recognition of the airport’s data‑driven operational success. Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport ranked third among all large airports worldwide in 2025, with an exceptional On-Time performance score of 86.55%.
Congratulations to the entire operations and leadership team for making this world-class result possible.
Copa Airlines: Latin America, First Place
Panama City, Panama – February 5, 2026
Cirium’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Bowen presented the 2025 On-Time Performance Award for Latin America to Copa Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Pedro Heilbron.
This marks the 11th year Copa Airlines has been recognized as the Most On-Time airline in the region, a reflection of their steadfast dedication to reliability and operational excellence.
Congratulations to the entire Copa Airlines team on this well-earned achievement.
SAS: Global Airline, Second Place and European Airline, Third Place
Stockholm, Sweden – February 16, 2026
Cirium ranked SAS – Scandinavian Airlines second in Europe and third globally for most reliable and on-time airline for the full year of 2025. The journey to this point has been extraordinary. Through focused effort, discipline and teamwork, SAS steadily improved performance – all while operating significantly more departures in some of the most demanding winter conditions in the world.
This recognition reflects the professionalism of SAS colleagues across the industry.
Istanbul Airport received the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from Cirium
Istanbul, Türkiye – February 18, 2026
What does it take for a mega-hub to achieve true operational excellence?
IGA Istanbul Airport was recognized for its world-class performance, earning the 2025 Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence. Cirium Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Bowen had the honor of presenting the award to Selahattin Bilgen, Chief Executive Officer of iGA Istanbul Airport.
Congratulations to Istanbul Airport for setting a global benchmark in hub operations! Managing one of the world’s busiest airports with precision and efficiency highlights unmatched excellence in the aviation industry. Well done!
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá: Medium Airport, First Place
Panama City Panama – February 23, 2026
What does it take for an airport to achieve an On-Time departure rate of over 93%?
We presented the 2025 On-Time Performance Award for the Medium Airport category to Jose Ruiz Blanco, General Manager of Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá
With a 93.34% On-Time departure rate, the highest among all qualifying airports, PTY has demonstrated exceptional reliability by leading its category eight times in 2025. This achievement, backed by 99.49% flight tracking accuracy, reflects the dedication of the Operations Team, pilots, cabin crews, and ground staff who ensure consistent performance every day.
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