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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: 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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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – November 2025The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – November 2025
November Flight Cancellations Spiked 40% (43,987 total), fueled by operational hurdles and a massive 200% increase across North America.
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium’s aviation data to power Perk’s next-gen flight emissions tracking for corporate travelCirium’s aviation data to power Perk’s next-gen flight emissions tracking for corporate travel
Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, has announced a major step forward in sustainable travel, as it signs a…
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READ ARTICLE: WestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time PerformanceWestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time Performance
WestJet’s rise to North America’s #1 on-time airline, achieving 84.66% OTP, showcases the power of leadership, operational discipline, and a…
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READ ARTICLE: Number of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 yearsNumber of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 years
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals that the number of domestic UK flights has more than halved over the…
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READ ARTICLE: Chinese ‘big three’ airlines’ nine-month gains: recovery in 2026?Chinese ‘big three’ airlines’ nine-month gains: recovery in 2026?
Q3 financial results from China’s “big three” airlines indicate a robust post-pandemic performance, delivering their first profitable nine-month results since…
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READ ARTICLE: EMS: From Growth to Renewal, Navigating the Next DecadeEMS: From Growth to Renewal, Navigating the Next Decade
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helicopters have become a critical component of healthcare in many high-income countries. Sara Dhariwal evaluates the…
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READ ARTICLE: My top 10 predictions for how GenAI will reshape aviationMy top 10 predictions for how GenAI will reshape aviation
GenAI won’t replace domain expertise, and it certainly won’t bend curfews, duty limits, or slot programs, but it will change…
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READ ARTICLE: The outlook for airline capacity and slot allocationThe outlook for airline capacity and slot allocation
The 157th IATA Slot Conference in Lisbon will bring together the global airline community to optimize their schedules and explore…
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READ ARTICLE: A deep dive into the Middle East aviation marketA deep dive into the Middle East aviation market
Discover key insights from Cirium’s Middle East Market Briefing, covering fleet growth, traffic recovery, and the 20-year forecast for the region’s aviation…
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READ ARTICLE: A journey through the ISTAT Professional Development ProgramA journey through the ISTAT Professional Development Program
The ISTAT Professional Development Program (PDP) offers a deep dive exploration of the commercial aviation industry. Eleni Maragkou reflects on…
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