North American Aviation: Steady Performance in a Disrupted World?
Wednesday 25th February 2026
overview:
How is the North American aviation market performing amid ongoing disruption - and what’s next?
Join our regular hosts and analysts, John Grant and Deirdre Fulton, alongside Courtney Miller from Visual Approach Analytics and Ignacia Ottati from Calgary Airport Authority, as they unpack the latest trends shaping the region.
We'll explore:
- How carriers are maintaining demand despite economic and geopolitical volatility
- Where networks are expanding and which routes are driving yield growth
- What profitability will look like for airlines in 2026 and beyond
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Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 14:00 GMT / 09:00 EST / 06:00 PST
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Meet the panel
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John Grant
CHIEF ANALYST, OAG
As our Chief Analyst, John Grant has a wealth of experience across the global aviation industry and provides expert commentary on market developments for OAG, making connections between what the data is telling us and the trends and events occurring in the sector.
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Deirdre Fulton
PARTNER, MIDAS AVIATION
Deirdre Fulton has worked on numerous global airport projects, including helping airports to understand and develop their market positions, assessing potential revenue streams, and helping them engage with existing and new customers.
Courtney Miller
Founder and Managing Director, Visual Approach Analytics
Courtney Miller is the Founder and Managing Director of Visual Approach Analytics, providing data and research to the aviation industry. After nearly two decades in the industry, he has a breadth of experience spanning operations, sales, fleet and network planning, cargo planning, market forecasting, and data analytics.
Ignacio Ottati
Manager, Air Service Development, Calgary Airport Authority
Ignacio Ottati is an aviation professional with experience in air service development and change management. He is known for building strong, collaborative relationships that support organisational success.