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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: How fleet renewal is reshaping aircraft utilizationHow fleet renewal is reshaping aircraft utilization
Fleet renewal is changing how airlines allocate flying activity across their aircraft portfolios. Povilas Stonys examines reviews a widening utilization…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Helicopter Forecast 2026: Resilience and GrowthCirium Helicopter Forecast 2026: Resilience and Growth
Cirium forecast the rate to continue at a modest 1.6% year on year with a replacement demand for some 4,010…
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READ ARTICLE: Indian Aviation: Softer Growth, Stronger Foundations (Pt. 2)Indian Aviation: Softer Growth, Stronger Foundations (Pt. 2)
India’s long-term aviation outlook remains robust as GIFT City and Cape Town reforms reshape aircraft financing. Sabrina Ng examines why…
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READ ARTICLE: Indian Aviation: Softer Growth, Stronger Foundations (Pt. 1)Indian Aviation: Softer Growth, Stronger Foundations (Pt. 1)
India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, but capacity growth has softened as airlines navigate operational, financial and…
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READ ARTICLE: 2026 commercial aircraft H1 deliveries close to 2018 peak2026 commercial aircraft H1 deliveries close to 2018 peak
Commercial aircraft deliveries continued to recover in the first half of 2026, with Airbus and Boeing recording their strongest combined…
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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: 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: 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: Middle East Conflict Impact on Global Airline CapacityMiddle East Conflict Impact 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 Aviation in the Middle East?What’s at Stake for Aviation in the Middle East?
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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