Commercial Aviation Monitor

Aviation insights by Cirium Ascend Consultancy

The Commercial Aviation Monitor leverages Cirium data and Ascend Consultancy analysis and insight, providing everything you need to know about the sector.

• Cirium schedule data is yet to show any impact from evolving US tariff policies. April 2025 schedules are up 6.4% year-on-year, with Q2 growth projected at 6.5%. However, early signs of softening demand are emerging in air cargo, and the sector outlook remains uncertain.
• Airbus and Boeing delivered 261 commercial aircraft in Q1 2025, up 18% year-on-year. Cirium now projects 1,430 total deliveries in 2025, including Airbus’s stated target of 820 shipments.
• This month’s focus: the air cargo sector. While demand shows signs of easing, yields have remained stable over the past 18 months, supported by e-commerce. Widebody freighter values continue to rise, driven by strong demand and pricier passenger-to-freighter conversions.

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