Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: What airline behavior reveals about aerospace demandWhat airline behavior reveals about aerospace demand
Airline responses to disruption – from Ryanair’s rapid pandemic recovery to Qatar Airways’ response to geopolitical shocks – reveal how…
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READ ARTICLE: Born Efficient: The JetSMART StoryBorn Efficient: The JetSMART Story
Most airlines spend years working toward a younger, cleaner fleet. JetSMART decided to build one from the start.
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READ ARTICLE: Aviation and event-driven demand: The economics of World Cup tourismAviation and event-driven demand: The economics of World Cup tourism
As the aviation industry prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosted across North America, demand, geopolitics, and the wider…
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READ ARTICLE: Airlines weather fuel price volatility after Gulf shockAirlines weather fuel price volatility after Gulf shock
Have energy markets managed to sidestep jet fuel shortages? ICIS markets editor Shruti Salwan and Cirium air transport reporter Jonathan…
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READ ARTICLE: How Air Europa is Approaching Emissions ReductionHow Air Europa is Approaching Emissions Reduction
An inside look at the airline’s emissions journey, the practices behind its progress, and the road to its 2030 target.
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READ ARTICLE: Market trends and value review insightsMarket trends and value review insights
Intermediate twin-engine helicopters are becoming an increasingly important part of the global helicopter market. Eleni Maragkou examines fleet, value and…
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READ ARTICLE: Europe braces for severe jet fuel crunch before summer rushEurope braces for severe jet fuel crunch before summer rush
What will diminishing jet fuel inventories mean for the summer air travel peak? ICIS Markets Editor Shruti Salwan and Cirium…
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READ ARTICLE: Philippine Airlines — Asia Pacific’s Rising StarPhilippine Airlines — Asia Pacific’s Rising Star
The flag carrier’s climb to the top of the on-time rankings tells a bigger story about ambition, leadership, and an…
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READ ARTICLE: How higher jet fuel prices are reshaping airline capacity plansHow higher jet fuel prices are reshaping airline capacity plans
Airlines are rethinking capacity growth plans in response to higher jet fuel prices and disruption in the Middle East. Richard…
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READ ARTICLE: Scoot, Qatar & Ryanair Top Emissions Rankings 2025Scoot, Qatar & Ryanair Top Emissions Rankings 2025
Singapore-based Scoot has been named the world’s most emissions-efficient airline in Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review
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READ ARTICLE: Impacts to Middle East Hub Airports and AirlinesImpacts to Middle East Hub Airports and Airlines
Daily Airline Cancellations and Flight Schedule Adjustments
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READ ARTICLE: A330-300 Retrofit Trends: Bridging the Delivery GapA330-300 Retrofit Trends: Bridging the Delivery Gap
As widebody delivery delays persist, airlines are increasingly turning to cabin retrofits to extend the life of their fleets. James…
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