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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: Optimizing the Cabin: Smarter Seating Drives Down Flight EmissionsOptimizing the Cabin: Smarter Seating Drives Down Flight Emissions
New analysis from Cirium’s EmeraldSky platform reveals the extent to which seating density has a measurable and immediate impact on…
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READ ARTICLE: Airport Ground Accumulation Data: A Case StudyAirport Ground Accumulation Data: A Case Study
Understanding where aircraft spend time on the ground is key to effective risk monitoring and scenario planning. Using Cirium data,…
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READ ARTICLE: South Side Story – Southeast Asian Airlines’ Stalled GrowthSouth Side Story – Southeast Asian Airlines’ Stalled Growth
Following the news of AirAsia’s deal for 70 Airbus A321XLRs, Thomas Kaplan examines the order backlogs of Southeast Asian ULCCs…
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READ ARTICLE: Is Commercial Aviation Cruising or Climbing?Is Commercial Aviation Cruising or Climbing?
In Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s latest webinar, Simon Finn, Head of Aviation Research at MUFG joined Max Kingsley-Jones and Sofia Zoidou…
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READ ARTICLE: Middle East Aviation: Key Market Insights From Latest OutlookMiddle East Aviation: Key Market Insights From Latest Outlook
Discover the latest Middle East aviation market insights, including 6% growth rates, $200B aircraft backlog, and strong profitability trends shaping…
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READ ARTICLE: Emerging Freighter Market Dynamics in H1 2025Emerging Freighter Market Dynamics in H1 2025
The global economic outlook, evolving tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and the return of growth in cargo demand have introduced both challenges…
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READ ARTICLE: AI in Travel Tech: Insights From Cirium’s First Networking EventAI in Travel Tech: Insights From Cirium’s First Networking Event
Discover key takeaways from Cirium’s inaugural travel tech event, featuring expert insights on AI automation and the future of traveler…
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READ ARTICLE: Five Things We Learnt From the 2025 Paris Air ShowFive Things We Learnt From the 2025 Paris Air Show
What did we learn at the 2025 Paris Air Show? Max Kingsley-Jones shares his key takeaways from the Le Bourget…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Introduces First AI-Powered Solution for On-Time Performance AnalysisCirium Introduces First AI-Powered Solution for On-Time Performance Analysis
Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, has launched OTP AI, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered solution designed to transform how…
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READ ARTICLE: China Aviation: Airbus & COMAC Rise, Boeing on the Back FootChina Aviation: Airbus & COMAC Rise, Boeing on the Back Foot
Macro-level challenges and internal setbacks have severely restricted Boeing’s ability to deliver new jets to China and secure fresh orders…
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READ ARTICLE: Development of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside ChinaDevelopment of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside China
As airlines look to diversify their financing options, yuan-denominated funding is gaining traction among carriers such as Turkish Airlines and…
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READ ARTICLE: Business Jet Deliveries Set for 11% Growth in 2025Business Jet Deliveries Set for 11% Growth in 2025
2025 has seen impressive growth in new business jet deliveries to date; is this trend likely to continue? Daniel Hall…
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