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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: January 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly ReportJanuary 2026 – Southeast Asia On-Time Performance Monthly Report
Asia-Pacific Sees 19% Drop in Cancellations, Boosting Southeast Asia’s Airline On‑Time Performance
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READ ARTICLE: Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?Aviation in 2026: A stable climb or turbulence ahead?
In Cirium Ascend Consultancy’s 2026 Market Outlook webinar, Global Head of Consultancy Stephen Burnside joined Richard Evans and Daniel Hall…
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READ ARTICLE: The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – January 2026The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – January 2026
January 2026 saw global flight cancellations surge to 70,167 from 48,702 in December 2025, marking a 44% increase in operational…
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READ ARTICLE: What Makes Guayaquil’s Olmedo Airport an Operational Leader?What Makes Guayaquil’s Olmedo Airport an Operational Leader?
Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) has secured the top position in the 2025 Small Airport category, setting…
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READ ARTICLE: FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa Region in 2025FlySafair Leads Middle East & Africa Region in 2025
Long a leader in performance, FlySafair has developed a reputation for precise scheduling and rapid 30-minute turnarounds as befit its…
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READ ARTICLE: Latin America: A Rising Star in Global AviationLatin America: A Rising Star in Global Aviation
Latin America is emerging as one of the most dynamic regions in global aviation. Ranked as the fourth-largest market after Europe, Asia-Pacific,…
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READ ARTICLE: On-Time Performance as an Emissions IndicatorOn-Time Performance as an Emissions Indicator
The correlation was consistent where operational changes occurred. Routes with improved on-time performance showed measurable drops in flight times and…
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READ ARTICLE: Tocumen Leads 2025 Medium Airport RankingsTocumen Leads 2025 Medium Airport Rankings
Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) analysis for medium airports reveals a highly competitive field, with Panama City Tocumen International Airport…
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READ ARTICLE: Asia’s Carriers Take Turbulence Head‑OnAsia’s Carriers Take Turbulence Head‑On
Faced with yet another year of strong demand and difficulty increasing capacity chain issues, the best performing Asian carriers have…
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READ ARTICLE: Ascend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th timeAscend Consultancy: Appraiser of the Year for the 11th time
The 11th (fourth consecutive) win recognizes Cirium’s position as the industry’s foremost provider of accurate, transparent aircraft valuations to the…
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READ ARTICLE: Transforming investment strategy with granular aviation intelligenceTransforming investment strategy with granular aviation intelligence
While established financial analysis provides a baseline, it typically lacks the performance variables required to capitalize on market inefficiencies or…
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READ ARTICLE: Avianca Scales Connectivity While Cutting EmissionsAvianca Scales Connectivity While Cutting Emissions
Avianca achieved a reduction of nearly 20% in its carbon intensity, moving from 82.6 grams of carbon per available seat…
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