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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: Delta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational ExcellenceDelta Air Lines: 4 Years of Operational Excellence
Delta received the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence for the fourth consecutive year, solidifying its industry leadership in On-Time Performance.
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READ ARTICLE: Will Engine Deliveries Outpace Single-Aisle Shipments in 2025?Will Engine Deliveries Outpace Single-Aisle Shipments in 2025?
Rob Morris examines what January’s numbers mean for Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s 2025 delivery projections.
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READ ARTICLE: A Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin AmericaA Decade of On-Time Performance Leadership in Latin America
Copa Airlines has once again soared to the top with an impressive on-time performance rate of 88.22% for 2024. Copa…
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READ ARTICLE: Do Airline Dreams Come True? Part 3Do Airline Dreams Come True? Part 3
Have some airlines missed the aircraft ordering boat? Which airlines are likely to place additional orders in the near future?
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READ ARTICLE: Shaking Out the Airbus and Boeing 2024 Delivery NumbersShaking Out the Airbus and Boeing 2024 Delivery Numbers
Delivery volume for the mainline commercial aircraft types in 2024 was down over 10% year-on-year, amid production issues that blighted…
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READ ARTICLE: Tocumen Airport Leads the Americas in Operational ExcellenceTocumen Airport Leads the Americas in Operational Excellence
With an impressive 90.33% of flights departing as scheduled, Tocumen International Airport has set a new benchmark for operational efficiency…
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READ ARTICLE: Manchester Airports Group Uses Cirium for Data OptimizationManchester Airports Group Uses Cirium for Data Optimization
MAG is the first Tier-1 airport group to use Cirium’s EmeraldSky flight emissions and analytics to enhance operations and advance…
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READ ARTICLE: A Scandinavian Turnaround – SAS on a New Path to SuccessA Scandinavian Turnaround – SAS on a New Path to Success
Winter in Scandinavia can be unforgiving, but Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) doesn’t let a little snow slow it down.
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READ ARTICLE: Lunar New Year 2025: Japan Tops China’s Travel MarketLunar New Year 2025: Japan Tops China’s Travel Market
Each Lunar New Year, air travel in Mainland China enters one of its busiest and most dynamic periods.
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READ ARTICLE: Right On Time: Boosting On-Time Performance to Reduce EmissionsRight On Time: Boosting On-Time Performance to Reduce Emissions
Cirium’s groundbreaking EmeraldSky emissions methodology has revealed a significant link between airline on-time performance (OTP) and reduced flight emissions.
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READ ARTICLE: Saudi Arabia Rising: Riyadh King Khalid Leads Global AirportsSaudi Arabia Rising: Riyadh King Khalid Leads Global Airports
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport wins both the “Large Airport” and “Global” categories in Cirium’s 2024 On Time Performance awards.
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READ ARTICLE: North America Airlines in 2024: Factors Beyond ControlNorth America Airlines in 2024: Factors Beyond Control
Despite challenges, North American airlines posted a higher on-time arrival rate in 2024.
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