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Essential insights for C-suite executives, risk managers, and industry leaders shaping the global aviation industry.

In today’s aviation landscape, you face unprecedented challenges from fluctuating economic conditions and aging fleets to evolving safety risks and cyber threats.

Understanding these challenges is crucial to managing risks, optimizing operations, and making strategic decisions that will help your organization succeed.

Marsh’s quarterly aviation-focused publication, Cross-Check, provides integrated, data-driven insights and analysis to help you anticipate market shifts, mitigate risks, and take advantage of growth opportunities.

Use our report to:

  • Understand emerging risks – including safety, cyber threats, and regulatory changes – to strengthen your organization's resilience.
  • Stay informed on insurance market dynamics with detailed updates on pricing, capacity, and claims trends.
  • Access expert analysis on safety risk management that integrates corporate governance and operational controls.
  • Leverage Marsh’s unique, integrated capabilities to address your business challenges with tailored solutions.

Gain access to the latest edition of Cross-Check now by completing the form below. 

FAQs

Cross-Check is Marsh’s quarterly Aviation-focused publication designed to provide aviation leaders with comprehensive insights that address the full spectrum of aviation industry challenges – from operational risk and safety to market trends and strategic foresight.

The report covers insights from our Aviation Summit, analysis on airline profitability, a framework for safety management, CORSIA compliance, and an update on the insurance market. 

Yes, this edition summarizes Oliver Wyman’s airline economic analysis showing a 7.2% global operating margin in Q4 2025, while highlighting the margin pressure from rising operating costs, fuel and geopolitical risks, and divergence in performance. 

Yes, the report explains the near-term CORSIA challenges and recommends procurement strategies paired with carbon insurance and structured financing to help manage price volatility and lock in credit. 

In this edition, we focus on how to turn your Safety Management System into a Center of Safety Intelligence that leverages early-warning indicators and integrated data and insights so safety drives resilience and better insurance outcomes.