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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: Copa Celebrates 10 Years of On-Time ExcellenceCopa Celebrates 10 Years of On-Time Excellence
Copa Airlines has cemented its place as Latin America’s undisputed leader in On-Time performance, achieving an unprecedented tenth consecutive year…
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READ ARTICLE: Consolidation Cold SpellConsolidation Cold Spell
Lessor consolidation has been a hot topic in recent years, but analysis of fleet data shows that the trend is…
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READ ARTICLE: Aeromexico Wins Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance AwardAeromexico Wins Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance Award
February 11, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico – Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, presented the 2024 On-Time Performance (OTP)…
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READ ARTICLE: Impact of New US Tariffs on the Air Cargo SectorImpact of New US Tariffs on the Air Cargo Sector
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs now in place, what are the implications for the aviation market? Herman Tse, Valuations…
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READ ARTICLE: Survey: Japan Flights Recover in Q1 2022; Sapporo, Okinawa TopSurvey: Japan Flights Recover in Q1 2022; Sapporo, Okinawa Top
We are honored to announce Japan Airlines (JAL) as the top airline in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for On-time Performance…
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READ ARTICLE: Low-Cost Carrier Expert: Operational Excellence & New StandardsLow-Cost Carrier Expert: Operational Excellence & New Standards
in 2024, several Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) have set a benchmark for operational excellence.
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READ ARTICLE: Guayaquil Airport: Pursuit of ExcellenceGuayaquil Airport: Pursuit of Excellence
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) stands out as the leader in the Small Airports category with an…
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READ ARTICLE: Delta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational ExcellenceDelta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational Excellence
Delta received the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence for the fourth consecutive year, solidifying its industry leadership in On-Time Performance.
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READ ARTICLE: Will Engine Deliveries Outpace Single-Aisle Shipments in 2025?Will Engine Deliveries Outpace Single-Aisle Shipments in 2025?
Rob Morris examines what January’s numbers mean for Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s 2025 delivery projections.
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READ ARTICLE: A Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin AmericaA Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin America
Copa Airlines has once again soared to the top with an impressive on-time performance rate of 88.22% for 2024. Copa…
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READ ARTICLE: Do Airline Dreams Come True? Part 3Do Airline Dreams Come True? Part 3
Have some airlines missed the aircraft ordering boat? Which airlines are likely to place additional orders in the near future?
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READ ARTICLE: Shaking Out the Airbus and Boeing 2024 Delivery NumbersShaking Out the Airbus and Boeing 2024 Delivery Numbers
Delivery volume for the mainline commercial aircraft types in 2024 was down over 10% year-on-year, amid production issues that blighted…
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