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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: A330-300 Retrofit Trends: Bridging the Delivery GapA330-300 Retrofit Trends: Bridging the Delivery Gap
As widebody delivery delays persist, airlines are increasingly turning to cabin retrofits to extend the life of their fleets. James…
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READ ARTICLE: The helicopter market: from volatility to maturing resilienceThe helicopter market: from volatility to maturing resilience
After more than a decade of disruption, the global helicopter market is showing signs of greater stability and maturity. Sara…
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READ ARTICLE: How do you build a foundation for trustworthy aviation data?How do you build a foundation for trustworthy aviation data?
Insights from Cirium’s latest webinar reveal how robust data governance builds trust, enhances AI outcomes, and drives aviation forward.
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READ ARTICLE: Measuring the impact of the Middle East conflict on global airline capacityMeasuring the impact of the Middle East conflict on global airline capacity
It is too early to predict the wider economic effects of conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East, but…
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READ ARTICLE: February 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly ReportFebruary 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly Report
Southeast Asia’s Most Reliable Airlines Face Shifting OTP Trends
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READ ARTICLE: MRO Market Shakeup: Unpacking the 2025 Global TrendsMRO Market Shakeup: Unpacking the 2025 Global Trends
Missed Cirium’s latest webinar on 2025 MRO trends? Discover key insights on global capacity shifts, predictive analytics, and regional market…
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READ ARTICLE: How the Middle East conflict has hit daily flight hoursHow the Middle East conflict has hit daily flight hours
With just over a week’s worth of utilisation data available since the Iran conflict began on 28 February, we can…
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READ ARTICLE: What’s at stake for commercial aviation amid the Middle East conflictWhat’s at stake for commercial aviation amid the Middle East conflict
As the world seeks to understand the consequences of the escalating conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East, George…
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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – February 2026The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – February 2026
Operational stability returns with a 37% decrease in flight cancellations, boosting On-Time Performance across all regions
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READ ARTICLE: Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?
In Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s 2026 Market Outlook webinar, Global Head of Consultancy Stephen Burnside joined Richard Evans and Daniel Hall…
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READ ARTICLE: What Makes Guayaquil’s Olmedo Airport an Operational Leader?What Makes Guayaquil’s Olmedo Airport an Operational Leader?
Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) has secured the top position in the 2025 Small Airport category, setting…
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READ ARTICLE: FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa Region in 2025FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa Region in 2025
Long a leader in performance, FlySafair has developed a reputation for precise scheduling and rapid 30-minute turnarounds as befit its…
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