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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: 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: Addressing Greenwashing in Aviation: The Importance of Transparent and Accurate Emissions DataAddressing Greenwashing in Aviation: The Importance of Transparent and 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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READ ARTICLE: Domestic dominance to international growth: China’s Golden Week capacity trendsDomestic dominance to international growth: China’s Golden Week capacity trends
China’s National Day Golden Week highlights evolving travel trends, marked by a surge in international travel with Japan leading the…
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READ ARTICLE: GTF-equipped A320neos dominate lessors’ in-storage fleet in 2025GTF-equipped A320neos dominate lessors’ in-storage fleet in 2025
Andrew Doyle examines the fleet make-up of operating lessors, finding that the majority of aircraft in storage are GTF-equipped A320neos,…
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READ ARTICLE: How will airlines maximise value from the A321XLR?How will airlines maximise value from the A321XLR?
The Airbus A321XLR is reshaping long-range single-aisle travel. With new deliveries and diverse layouts, airlines are unlocking premium routes and…
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READ ARTICLE: Daily Emissions Peak Masks Aviation’s Big Efficiency JumpDaily Emissions Peak Masks Aviation’s Big Efficiency Jump
Jet operations generate 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂—0.1% above the previous daily record set in August 2019, according to EmeraldSky…
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READ ARTICLE: Air travel demand: Is it faltering?Air travel demand: Is it faltering?
Air travel demand in the US is showing signs of weakening, but the data points to a more robust global…
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READ ARTICLE: Passenger liability: Reading the signs from traffic & schedules dataPassenger liability: Reading the signs from traffic & schedules data
How many passengers does an airline expect to carry over the next year, and of what nationalities? Kevin O’Toole examines…
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READ ARTICLE: Flyadeal’s Formula for On-Time Performance SuccessFlyadeal’s Formula for On-Time Performance Success
‘Weather gods’ aside, Flyadeal chief Steven Greenway explains how the carrier became one of the world’s most on-time in Cirium’s…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Announces New Global Head of Cirium Ascend ConsultancyCirium Announces New Global Head of Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Cirium is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Burnside as Global Head of Consultancy at Cirium Ascend Consultancy, effective…
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