Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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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: Greenwashing in Aviation: The Need for Accurate Emissions DataGreenwashing in Aviation: The Need for 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: Golden Week: Domestic Dominance, International Growth TrendsGolden Week: Domestic Dominance, International Growth 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: Read the Signs in Traffic & Schedules DataPassenger Liability: Read the Signs in 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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READ ARTICLE: A Marathon Mindset: The 2025-2034 Cirium Helicopter ForecastA Marathon Mindset: The 2025-2034 Cirium Helicopter Forecast
The new Cirium Helicopter Forecast shows steady growth over the next decade. Sara Dhariwal previews the 2025-2034 report, assessing a…
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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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