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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: Rob Morris: Reflecting on a 35-year career in aviationRob Morris: Reflecting on a 35-year career in aviation
Rob Morris, Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s outgoing Global Head of Consultancy, sat down with Cirium Dashboard’s Ellis Taylor to reflect and…
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READ ARTICLE: The Hidden Costs of Aircraft AgingThe Hidden Costs of Aircraft Aging
Insights into airline maintenance efficiency.
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READ ARTICLE: How High-Speed Rail is Reshaping Chinese Regional Air TravelHow High-Speed Rail is Reshaping Chinese Regional Air Travel
China’s high-speed rail network is reshaping regional air travel, challenging short-haul aviation and redefining how passengers move across the country.…
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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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