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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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READ ARTICLE: How High-Speed Rail is Reshaping Chinese Regional Air TravelHow High-Speed Rail is Reshaping Chinese Regional Air Travel
China’s high-speed rail network is reshaping regional air travel, challenging short-haul aviation and redefining how passengers move across the country.…
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READ ARTICLE: South Side Story – Southeast Asian Airlines’ Stalled GrowthSouth Side Story – Southeast Asian Airlines’ Stalled Growth
Following the news of AirAsia’s deal for 70 Airbus A321XLRs, Thomas Kaplan examines the order backlogs of Southeast Asian ULCCs…
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READ ARTICLE: Is Commercial Aviation Cruising or Climbing?Is Commercial Aviation Cruising or Climbing?
In Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s latest webinar, Simon Finn, Head of Aviation Research at MUFG joined Max Kingsley-Jones and Sofia Zoidou…
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READ ARTICLE: Middle East Aviation: Key Market Insights From Latest OutlookMiddle East Aviation: Key Market Insights From Latest Outlook
Discover the latest Middle East aviation market insights, including 6% growth rates, $200B aircraft backlog, and strong profitability trends shaping…
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READ ARTICLE: Emerging Freighter Market Dynamics in H1 2025Emerging Freighter Market Dynamics in H1 2025
The global economic outlook, evolving tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and the return of growth in cargo demand have introduced both challenges…
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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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