
Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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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: Why Production is the Key Aviation Metric to Watch in 2024Why Production is the Key Aviation Metric to Watch in 2024
Chris Wills, Head of Consultancy Operations at Cirium Ascend Consultancy, reviews the 2024 Market Outlook webinar, concluding that we are…
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READ ARTICLE: Beyond Chatbots: How AI Can Transform Aviation and Its ChallengesBeyond Chatbots: How AI Can Transform Aviation and Its Challenges
AI has the potential to transform the aviation industry in many ways, such as improving safety, efficiency, and customer experience.
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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: Decoding Airline Passenger TrafficDecoding Airline Passenger Traffic
Each stage of the shopper-to-flyer journey offers invaluable insights into the traveler experience.
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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: North American Airlines in 2023: Riding the Winds of ChangeNorth American Airlines in 2023: Riding the Winds of Change
It is evident that this has been a significant year for the airline industry, particularly for North American carriers, which…
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READ ARTICLE: Helicopter Offshore Market – What Will the Future Deliver?Helicopter Offshore Market – What Will the Future Deliver?
The spotlight is once again on the Sikorsky S-92A as concerns mount over the manufacturer’s ability to maintain the aircraft.
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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: Cathay Pacific’s Demand for ManpowerCathay Pacific’s Demand for Manpower
In order to reduce its cash burn, Cathay Pacific axed almost 6,000 jobs in October 2021, including some 600 pilots.
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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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