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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: 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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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: 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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