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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: 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: January 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly ReportJanuary 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly Report
Asia-Pacific Sees 19% Drop in Cancellations, Boosting Southeast Asia’s Airline On‑Time Performance
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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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READ ARTICLE: Latin America: A Rising Star in Global AviationLatin America: A Rising Star in Global Aviation
Latin America is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions in global aviation. Ranked as the fourth-largest market after Europe, Asia-Pacific,…
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READ ARTICLE: On-Time Performance as an Emissions IndicatorOn-Time Performance as an Emissions Indicator
The correlation was consistent where operational changes occurred. Routes with improved on-time performance showed measurable drops in flight times and…
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READ ARTICLE: Tocumen Leads 2025 Medium Airport RankingsTocumen Leads 2025 Medium Airport Rankings
Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) analysis for medium airports reveals a highly competitive field, with Panama City Tocumen International Airport…
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READ ARTICLE: Asia’s Carriers Take Turbulence Head‑OnAsia’s Carriers Take Turbulence Head‑On
Faced with yet another year of strong demand and difficulty increasing capacity chain issues, the best performing Asian carriers have…
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READ ARTICLE: Ascend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th timeAscend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th time
The 11th (fourth consecutive) win recognizes Cirium’s position as the industry’s foremost provider of accurate, transparent aircraft valuations to the…
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