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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: Cirium Data Powers Perk’s Next-Gen Flight Emissions TrackingCirium Data Powers Perk’s Next-Gen Flight Emissions Tracking
Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, has announced a major step forward in sustainable travel, as it signs a…
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READ ARTICLE: WestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time PerformanceWestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time Performance
WestJet’s rise to North America’s #1 on-time airline, achieving 84.66% OTP, showcases the power of leadership, operational discipline, and a…
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READ ARTICLE: Number of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 yearsNumber of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 years
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals that the number of domestic UK flights has more than halved over the…
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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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