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Partial in, partial out: why AI in aviation fails without connected data

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The builders among us

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The most punctual global airlines in April 2026

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Airfares on the top US route pairs

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Which Airline Won the Race to Fill Spirit’s Capacity?

John Grant: May 26, 2026

The aviation industry is dynamic, and it sadly doesn’t take long for an airline to be forgotten as other carriers pick...

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How do Airlines Choose New Routes? Summer Seasonal Services Offer a Chance to Experiment

John Grant: May 18, 2026

Season to season, there is very little change in the networks of larger European legacy airlines,as a mix of capacity...

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We've Come a Long Way: The World's Longest Routes Go 15% Further than 25 Years Ago

OAG: May 14, 2026

OAG data shows the average distance of the top 10 longest non-stop flights has grown by 14.5% since 2000, powered by a...

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Treat Agents Like Interns, Not Admins

Ben Maynard: May 20, 2026

When a junior joins, you don't give them admin access to everything on day one. The right thing to do, as with any...

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The Builders Among Us

Ben Maynard: May 6, 2026

There's a moment in every transformation when you stop talking about what's possible and start looking around the room...

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Three Things the Aviation Industry Needs to Understand About AI and Connected Data

Filip Filipov: May 20, 2026

The conversation about AI and data quality is necessary, but quality alone isn't enough. Most of the concern around the...

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The airline industry turns pain points into products

OAG: May 13, 2026

Welcome back to the customer interface. Last month's Innovation Radar edition took us backstage along the flight deck,...

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How AI Is Cutting Contrails, Tracking Bags, and Optimising Airports in April 2026

OAG: Apr 9, 2026

Some months, the quieter signals carry the bigger implications. Last month, we tracked how agentic AI may have crossed...

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On-Time Performance: April 2026's Most Punctual Airlines

OAG: May 7, 2026

On-time performance (OTP) rankings for April are now available. Here are some highlights from the data, which...

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On-Time Performance: March 2026's Most Punctual Airlines

OAG: Apr 13, 2026

On-time performance (OTP) rankings for March are now available. Here are some highlights from the data, which...

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On-Time Performance: February 2026's Most Punctual Airlines

OAG: Mar 6, 2026

February’s on-time performance (OTP) rankings are now available. The data highlights the percentage of flights that...

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Infographic: China's Biggest Airlines

OAG: May 24, 2026

*Updated with full year 2025 data* China's aviation market is one of the largest and most competitive in the world....

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April Aviation Infographics: Spirit's Challenges, Summer's Longest Flights, and More

OAG: Apr 30, 2026

This April, our travel infographics cover the reshaping of the US low-cost market, the biggest US airlines heading into...

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The Biggest US Airlines in Summer 2026: Seats, Routes, and the Shifting Order

OAG: Apr 20, 2026

**Updated for summer 2026** Four carriers account for more than three-quarters of the US airline market's 741 million...

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Central Asia Takes Off: The Data Behind One of Aviation's Fastest-Growing Regions

OAG: Apr 22, 2026

In this month's webinar, OAG Chief Analyst John Grant and Deirdre Fulton (MIDAS Aviation) were joined by Dmitry...

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Southeast Asia’s Aviation Market: Growth Drivers & Opportunities

OAG: Mar 27, 2026

In this month's webinar, OAG Chief Analyst John Grant and Deirdre Fulton (MIDAS Aviation) were joined by Hannah Pearson...

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Australia’s Aviation Ambitions

OAG: Mar 16, 2026

For this month's aviation industry webinar, Deirdre Fulton and John Grant were joined by Simon Westaway (CEO of the...

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Airfare Data: An Insider’s Guide

Chelsea Hunter: Sep 8, 2025

Explore the complexities of Airfare Data and discover how it can empower airlines and travel professionals to drive...

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From Terminal to Tarmac: How Airport Service Providers Are Turning Flight Data Into Strategic Advantage

Chelsea Hunter: Aug 20, 2025

Real-time data is reshaping how airport service providers (ASPs) manage their operations – helping them to reduce...

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How Dynamic Pricing and Shopping Data Will Transform Airlines by 2025

OAG: Apr 7, 2025

Discover our latest report that explores how dynamic pricing and shopping data will revolutionize the airline industry...

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Airfare Data: An Insider’s Guide

Chelsea Hunter: Sep 8, 2025

Explore the complexities of Airfare Data and discover how it can empower airlines and travel professionals to drive...

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From Terminal to Tarmac: How Airport Service Providers Are Turning Flight Data Into Strategic Advantage

Chelsea Hunter: Aug 20, 2025

Real-time data is reshaping how airport service providers (ASPs) manage their operations – helping them to reduce...

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How Dynamic Pricing and Shopping Data Will Transform Airlines by 2025

OAG: Apr 7, 2025

Discover our latest report that explores how dynamic pricing and shopping data will revolutionize the airline industry...

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