Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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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: China’s Aviation Trio: Airbus and COMAC Rise While Boeing Is on the Back FootChina’s Aviation Trio: Airbus and COMAC Rise While Boeing Is on the Back Foot
Macro-level challenges and internal setbacks have severely restricted Boeing’s ability to deliver new jets to China and secure fresh orders…
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READ ARTICLE: Development of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside ChinaDevelopment of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside China
As airlines look to diversify their financing options, yuan-denominated funding is gaining traction among carriers such as Turkish Airlines and…
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READ ARTICLE: Saab 340A and B – the Tale of Two LifecyclesSaab 340A and B – the Tale of Two Lifecycles
The Saab 340B continues to show signs of endurance in a tough regional market, in contrast to the 340A. Eleni…
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READ ARTICLE: Advanced Air Mobility – Snapshot April 2025Advanced Air Mobility – Snapshot April 2025
The Cirium Ascend Consultancy team has seen continuing dynamic developments in the advanced air mobility sector since the beginning of…
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READ ARTICLE: How Trade Policy Shifts Are Shaping Global AviationHow Trade Policy Shifts Are Shaping Global Aviation
The rise of trade protectionism and tariff actions in key economies is contributing to a broader shift in global dynamics…
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READ ARTICLE: Slow Start to Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2025Slow Start to Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2025
There continues to be much talk about commercial aircraft deficits. Cirium Ascend Consultancy has explained before that in reality these…
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READ ARTICLE: The Next-Gen Engine ChallengesThe Next-Gen Engine Challenges
Persistent Challenges in the PW1100G Fleet As the aviation industry continues to navigate supply chain disruptions and reliability concerns, the…
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READ ARTICLE: A Deep Dive Into ACMI Utilization by AirlinesA Deep Dive Into ACMI Utilization by Airlines
Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) leasing has become an increasingly essential strategy for airlines to address operational challenges.
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Launches Asset Watch: Revolutionizing Asset ManagementCirium Launches Asset Watch: Revolutionizing Asset Management
Building on Cirium’s extensive data and analytics expertise, the tool is tailored to empower lessors, banks, insurers, aftermarket service providers,…
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READ ARTICLE: Consolidation Cold SpellConsolidation Cold Spell
Lessor consolidation has been a hot topic in recent years, but analysis of fleet data shows that the trend is…
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READ ARTICLE: Impact of New US Tariffs on the Air Cargo SectorImpact of New US Tariffs on the Air Cargo Sector
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs now in place, what are the implications for the aviation market? Herman Tse, Valuations…
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