
Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: Oman Air: Soaring From Strength to StrengthOman Air: Soaring From Strength to Strength
After an impressive on-time performance amid the 2022 World Cup tournament, Oman Air achieved the highest on-time performance score of…
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READ ARTICLE: Cathay Pacific’s Demand for ManpowerCathay Pacific’s Demand for Manpower
In order to reduce its cash burn, Cathay Pacific axed almost 6,000 jobs in October 2021, including some 600 pilots.
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READ ARTICLE: Airline Consistency: A Three-Way Race for APAC OTP LeadersAirline Consistency: A Three-Way Race for APAC OTP Leaders
The results for 2023 reveal ANA’s continued success, albeit with a narrow margin.
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READ ARTICLE: Iberia Express Shines With Stellar Operations in 2023Iberia Express Shines With Stellar Operations in 2023
What sets Iberia Express apart from other airlines is its exceptional punctuality and strategic role within Iberia and the IAG.
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Ascend Wins Ninth ‘Appraiser of the Year’ Award 2024Cirium Ascend Wins Ninth ‘Appraiser of the Year’ Award 2024
Cirium has again demonstrated its unparalleled expertise in aircraft appraisal.
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READ ARTICLE: Resilient Performance for Airlines in a Challenging YearResilient Performance for Airlines in a Challenging Year
Global airlines must deal with global problems in order to fulfill their missions. 2023 presented some significant headwinds.
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Commends Delta Air Lines for Operational Excellence – 2024Cirium Commends Delta Air Lines for Operational Excellence – 2024
Delta Air Lines named most punctual North American airline and Platinum Award winner for Operational Excellence for 2023.
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READ ARTICLE: Celebrating Airline Performance and the 2024 Industry OutlookCelebrating Airline Performance and the 2024 Industry Outlook
As we review the year 2023 and look forward to 2024, it’s clear that airlines are not just surviving but…
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READ ARTICLE: Indian Airports Dominate Cirium’s 2023 On-Time Performance ReviewIndian Airports Dominate Cirium’s 2023 On-Time Performance Review
Two of the top five global airports for on-time performance hailed from India this year, in Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance…
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READ ARTICLE: Has Aviation Transitioned to Industry 4.0?Has Aviation Transitioned to Industry 4.0?
The industry experts discussion highlighted several key themes, including predictive maintenance opportunities, the need for collaboration between OEMs and regulators,…
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READ ARTICLE: AAM Snapshot January 2024AAM Snapshot January 2024
READ ALL OF THE LATEST UPDATES FROM ASCEND CONSULTANCY EXPERTS WHO DELIVER POWERFUL ANALYSIS, COMMENTARIES AND PROJECTIONS TO AIRLINES, AIRCRAFT BUILD AND…
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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – December 2023The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – December 2023
While the majority of airlines saw a decrease in On-Time performance during the Christmas season, North American carriers maintained their…

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