Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: A deep dive into the Middle East aviation marketA deep dive into the Middle East aviation market
Discover key insights from Cirium’s Middle East Market Briefing, covering fleet growth, traffic recovery, and the 20-year forecast for the region’s aviation…
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READ ARTICLE: A journey through the ISTAT Professional Development ProgramA journey through the ISTAT Professional Development Program
The ISTAT Professional Development Program (PDP) offers a deep dive exploration of the commercial aviation industry. Eleni Maragkou reflects on…
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READ ARTICLE: Royal Jordanian Airlines: 95% OTP. A Middle East Success StoryRoyal Jordanian Airlines: 95% OTP. A Middle East Success Story
Royal Jordanian topped the Middle East and Africa rankings again in September with 95.39% on-time performance and a perfect 100%…
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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: Rethinking flight emissions: a webinar overviewRethinking flight emissions: a webinar overview
Aviation is among the hardest sectors to decarbonize, contributing about 2.5% of global energy-related CO2 emissions – a figure that…
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READ ARTICLE: King Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in RiyadhKing Khalid International Airport: Precision, Planning and Performance in Riyadh
RUH was recognized as the Most On-Time Global Airport, achieving an industry-leading departure OTP rate of 86.65%—a distinction that places…
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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: Greenwashing in Aviation: The Need for Accurate Emissions DataGreenwashing in Aviation: The Need for Accurate Emissions Data
Explore the risks of greenwashing in the aviation industry and discover how transparent, science-driven emissions data builds trust and credibility.…
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READ ARTICLE: Golden Week: Domestic Dominance, International Growth TrendsGolden Week: Domestic Dominance, International Growth Trends
China’s National Day Golden Week highlights evolving travel trends, marked by a surge in international travel with Japan leading the…
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READ ARTICLE: GTF-equipped A320neos dominate lessors’ in-storage fleet in 2025GTF-equipped A320neos dominate lessors’ in-storage fleet in 2025
Andrew Doyle examines the fleet make-up of operating lessors, finding that the majority of aircraft in storage are GTF-equipped A320neos,…
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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: Daily Emissions Peak Masks Aviation’s Big Efficiency JumpDaily Emissions Peak Masks Aviation’s Big Efficiency Jump
Jet operations generate 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂—0.1% above the previous daily record set in August 2019, according to EmeraldSky…
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