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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: 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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READ ARTICLE: Royal Jordanian Airlines: 95% OTP. A Middle East Success StoryRoyal Jordanian Airlines: 95% OTP. A Middle East Success Story
Royal Jordanian topped the Middle East and Africa rankings again in September with 95.39% on-time performance and a perfect 100%…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium forecasts 46,500 aircraft deliveries worth $3.4 trillionCirium forecasts 46,500 aircraft deliveries worth $3.4 trillion
The 20-year global commercial aircraft market forecast shows 1% increase in deliveries over the long-term compared to 2024, tempered by…
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READ ARTICLE: Rethinking flight emissions: a webinar overviewRethinking flight emissions: a webinar overview
Aviation is among the hardest sectors to decarbonize, contributing about 2.5% of global energy-related CO2 emissions – a figure that…
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READ ARTICLE: King Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in RiyadhKing Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in Riyadh
RUH was recognized as the Most On-Time Global Airport, achieving an industry-leading departure OTP rate of 86.65%—a distinction that places…
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READ ARTICLE: For the aircraft engine market, newer may not be better – yetFor the aircraft engine market, newer may not be better – yet
New-generation engines are delivering greater efficiency, but also greater costs. Vanessa Gu recaps Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s latest webinar on the…
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READ ARTICLE: Greenwashing in Aviation: The Need for Accurate Emissions DataGreenwashing in Aviation: The Need for Accurate Emissions Data
Explore the risks of greenwashing in the aviation industry and discover how transparent, science-driven emissions data builds trust and credibility.…

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