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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: 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: Intermediate twin helicopters: Market trends and value review insightsIntermediate twin helicopters: Market 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: 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: The helicopter market: from volatility to maturing resilienceThe helicopter market: from volatility to maturing resilience
After more than a decade of disruption, the global helicopter market is showing signs of greater stability and maturity. Sara…
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READ ARTICLE: Measuring the impact of the Middle East conflict on global airline capacityMeasuring the impact of the Middle East conflict on global airline capacity
It is too early to predict the wider economic effects of conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East, but…
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READ ARTICLE: What’s at stake for commercial aviation amid the Middle East conflictWhat’s at stake for commercial aviation amid the Middle East conflict
As the world seeks to understand the consequences of the escalating conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East, George…
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READ ARTICLE: Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?
In Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s 2026 Market Outlook webinar, Global Head of Consultancy Stephen Burnside joined Richard Evans and Daniel Hall…
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READ ARTICLE: Ascend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th timeAscend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th time
The 11th (fourth consecutive) win recognizes Cirium’s position as the industry’s foremost provider of accurate, transparent aircraft valuations to the…
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READ ARTICLE: Fleet metrics confirm strong rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twinFleet metrics confirm strong rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twin
The Airbus A330ceo continued to recover momentum through 2025 across both freighters and the passenger fleet. Max Kingsley-Jones assesses what’s…
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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: 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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