Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: The Increasing Significance of Timely PerformanceThe Increasing Significance of Timely Performance
In the aviation industry, few metrics are as critical or as closely watched as on-time performance (OTP). This key performance…
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READ ARTICLE: Qatar Airways’ 2025 Platinum Performance: What the Data ShowsQatar Airways’ 2025 Platinum Performance: What the Data Shows
Qatar Airways is Cirium’s 2025 Platinum Airline, recognized for complete operational performance across the metrics that define how well a…
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READ ARTICLE: Fleet metrics confirm strong rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twinFleet metrics confirm strong rebound for Airbus’s legacy big twin
The Airbus A330ceo continued to recover momentum through 2025 across both freighters and the passenger fleet. Max Kingsley-Jones assesses what’s…
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READ ARTICLE: Aeromexico Named Most On-Time Airline; Qatar Airways Wins PlatinumAeromexico Named Most On-Time Airline; Qatar Airways Wins Platinum
Virgin Atlantic Wins New Award; Copa Extends Record Streak to 11th Title
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READ ARTICLE: Future Flight: Transforming Travel with Aviation AnalyticsFuture Flight: Transforming Travel with Aviation Analytics
Commercial aviation in 2026 is evolving amid accelerated change, persistent complexity and ongoing supply chain issues, but with demand growth…
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READ ARTICLE: Air cargo in 2025: Balancing growth with trade recalibrationAir cargo in 2025: Balancing growth with trade recalibration
2025 has been a rollercoaster year for global trade, yet air cargo demand and economic growth showed resilience. Sofia Zoidou…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium Data Powers Perk’s Next-Gen Flight Emissions TrackingCirium Data Powers Perk’s Next-Gen Flight Emissions Tracking
Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, has announced a major step forward in sustainable travel, as it signs a…
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READ ARTICLE: WestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time PerformanceWestJet’s Climb to the Top: What It Really Takes to Lead North America in On-Time Performance
WestJet’s rise to North America’s #1 on-time airline, achieving 84.66% OTP, showcases the power of leadership, operational discipline, and a…
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READ ARTICLE: Number of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 yearsNumber of UK domestic flights halves in the last 20 years
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals that the number of domestic UK flights has more than halved over the…
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READ ARTICLE: Chinese ‘big three’ airlines’ nine-month gains: recovery in 2026?Chinese ‘big three’ airlines’ nine-month gains: recovery in 2026?
Q3 financial results from China’s “big three” airlines indicate a robust post-pandemic performance, delivering their first profitable nine-month results since…
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READ ARTICLE: EMS: From Growth to Renewal, Navigating the Next DecadeEMS: From Growth to Renewal, Navigating the Next Decade
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helicopters have become a critical component of healthcare in many high-income countries. Sara Dhariwal evaluates the…
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READ ARTICLE: My top 10 predictions for how GenAI will reshape aviationMy top 10 predictions for how GenAI will reshape aviation
GenAI won’t replace domain expertise, and it certainly won’t bend curfews, duty limits, or slot programs, but it will change…
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