Thought Cloud
Data analyses, aviation insights, and research curated by Cirium’s experts, Ascend consultancy and data teams.
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READ ARTICLE: Development of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside ChinaDevelopment of Yuan-Denominated Aircraft Financing Outside China
As airlines look to diversify their financing options, yuan-denominated funding is gaining traction among carriers such as Turkish Airlines and…
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READ ARTICLE: Travel Tech Providers Use Automation to Boost Customer ExperienceTravel Tech Providers Use Automation to Boost Customer Experience
Cirium’s recent online discussion brought together industry experts from Booking.com and Tripstax to explore how technology is reshaping the future…
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READ ARTICLE: Cirium and AFRAA Partnership to Drive Growth in African AviationCirium and AFRAA Partnership to Drive Growth in African Aviation
The strategic data partnership is aimed at enhancing analytical frameworks to be more comprehensive for the African air transport market…
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READ ARTICLE: Saab 340A and B – the Tale of Two LifecyclesSaab 340A and B – the Tale of Two Lifecycles
The Saab 340B continues to show signs of endurance in a tough regional market, in contrast to the 340A. Eleni…
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READ ARTICLE: Data-Driven Operations Fuel Middle East Aviation GrowthData-Driven Operations Fuel Middle East Aviation Growth
The Middle East aviation sector faced significant operational disruptions in 2024, with severe weather events and geopolitical tensions leading to…
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READ ARTICLE: Advanced Air Mobility – Snapshot April 2025Advanced Air Mobility – Snapshot April 2025
The Cirium Ascend Consultancy team has seen continuing dynamic developments in the advanced air mobility sector since the beginning of…
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READ ARTICLE: How Trade Policy Shifts Are Shaping Global AviationHow Trade Policy Shifts Are Shaping Global Aviation
The rise of trade protectionism and tariff actions in key economies is contributing to a broader shift in global dynamics…
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READ ARTICLE: Copenhagen Optimization, Azinq, & Cirium Advance Airport OpsCopenhagen Optimization, Azinq, & Cirium Advance Airport Ops
This first-of-its-kind strategic partnership for Cirium will accelerate the use of aviation analytics to significantly improve airport operations.
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READ ARTICLE: Capacity Between Canada and the U.S.; Bookings Are DownCapacity Between Canada and the U.S.; Bookings Are Down
The United States remains the top international destination for Canadian travelers, while Canada ranks just behind Mexico for U.S. outbound…
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READ ARTICLE: Slow Start to Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2025Slow Start to Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in 2025
There continues to be much talk about commercial aircraft deficits. Cirium Ascend Consultancy has explained before that in reality these…
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READ ARTICLE: The Next-Gen Engine ChallengesThe Next-Gen Engine Challenges
Persistent Challenges in the PW1100G Fleet As the aviation industry continues to navigate supply chain disruptions and reliability concerns, the…
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READ ARTICLE: Chasing the “Sweet Spot” Cabin With Boeing 777-300ER RetrofitsChasing the “Sweet Spot” Cabin With Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits
James Mellon examines the current wave of 777-300ER retrofits, analyzing what they reveal about cabin interior trends and the fleet…
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