
Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Presents 2023 On-Time Performance Awards to MSP AirportCirium Presents 2023 On-Time Performance Awards to MSP Airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is first North American airport to win Cirium’s global airport award since 2011.
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READ ARTICLE: Low-cost Carrier Performance: Key to High Aircraft UtilizationLow-cost Carrier Performance: Key to High Aircraft Utilization
When low-cost airline carriers reach their peak, they not only offer customers affordable fares but also achieve high operating margins.
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READ ARTICLE: Medium-Sized Airports Excel in On-Time DeparturesMedium-Sized Airports Excel in On-Time Departures
Medium-sized airports often find themselves in a unique position – big enough to serve a significant volume of passengers, yet…
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READ ARTICLE: Timely Performance for Copa AirlinesTimely Performance for Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines operated at a very high level of on-time performance, with 89.46% of its flights arriving on time.
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READ ARTICLE: ¡Bien Hecho, Ecuador! Small Airport On Time Performance Winners¡Bien Hecho, Ecuador! Small Airport On Time Performance Winners
Mariscal Sucre International Airport had the best operational performance in 2023 among the world’s small airports.
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READ ARTICLE: Oman Air: Soaring From Strength to StrengthOman Air: Soaring From Strength to Strength
After an impressive on-time performance amid the 2022 World Cup tournament, Oman Air achieved the highest on-time performance score of…
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READ ARTICLE: Airline Consistency: A Three-Way Race for APAC OTP LeadersAirline Consistency: A Three-Way Race for APAC OTP Leaders
The results for 2023 reveal ANA’s continued success, albeit with a narrow margin.
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READ ARTICLE: Iberia Express Shines With Stellar Operations in 2023Iberia Express Shines With Stellar Operations in 2023
What sets Iberia Express apart from other airlines is its exceptional punctuality and strategic role within Iberia and the IAG.
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READ ARTICLE: Resilient Performance for Airlines in a Challenging YearResilient Performance for Airlines in a Challenging Year
Global airlines must deal with global problems in order to fulfill their missions. 2023 presented some significant headwinds.

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