Framing the Disruption Landscape

Disruption has become the defining challenge of modern aviation. In 2025 alone, nearly one in four passengers experienced delays or cancellations, with some peak markets seeing disruption rates climb above 30%. The pressures are coming from all directions-extreme weather events, air traffic control constraints, geopolitical tensions, and IT system failures-and they're all intensifying. The good news? AI and advanced technology are beginning to make these impacts more manageable.