KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
The Boeing 787 is Boeing’s most modern and most efficient aircraft program. Similarly, the Airbus A350 is Airbus’s most technologically advanced aircraft program, essentially serving as the company’s equivalent to the 787 (although the two are not necessarily comparable in size). Both are the world’s first two majority carbon-composite airliners,Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $18.5 million on Thursday, September 25, to settle a federal lawsuit filed by employees who accused the carrier of failing to provide proper military leave benefits, as per a recent Reuters report. The suit, initially filed in 2019, alleged that Southwest violated the UniformedContinue Reading
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division has unveiled Vectis, a new drone that it describes as a “survivable and lethal Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).” Classified as a Group 5 drone, Vectis is designed to support both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions while flying alongside crewed fighters like the F-35. The company saysContinue Reading
Air Canada has announced that it will perform a thorough interior overhaul of its Dash 8 fleet. These aircraft, operated by Jazz Aviation as Air Canada Express, will receive new seats and refreshed cabin finishes that will enhance onboard comfort on Air Canada’s shortest routes, and will also include freeContinue Reading
Southwest Airlines will begin enforcing a new policy governing battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility devices beginning September 25, 2025. As first reported by USA Today, all lithium batteries used in wheelchair units will need to be removed and carried into the cabin, while the airline is simultaneously introducing new size restrictions.Continue Reading
Spirit Airlines has announced that it has been ranked third among the 10 largest US carriers for domestic flight punctuality. The ranking is based on US Department Of Transportationdata covering June, July, and August 2025. The airline operated over 51,000 domestic flights during this time period, and outperformed many legacyContinue Reading
A recent investigation by The Wall Street Journal has brought renewed attention to “fume events” aboard commercial aircraft, where toxic fumes from engine oil or hydraulic fluids enter cabins and cockpits through what’s known as the bleed-air system. Crew reports indicate the frequency of such events has climbed dramatically inContinue Reading
When speaking at the Global Aerospace Summit on September 9, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury reaffirmed his commitment to combining the space business of Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales to create a rival to the Americans. While discussions are still preliminary and nonbinding, the urgency has never been greater as global competitionContinue Reading
TheAirbus A350 XWB is the European firm’s flagship aircraft. Consisting of three variants, the smaller A350-900, the larger A350-1000, and the A350F sized in between the two, the XWB has received nearly 1,500 orders. While it appears similar in size to the Airbus A330, its extra width means that itContinue Reading
Lufthansa has officially welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 fitted with the highly anticipated Allegris cabin. This aircraft, part of Lufthansa’s broader fleet modernization strategy, is not the first 787 in the fleet, but it is the first to feature Allegris as the carrier’s first five examples were destined for HainanContinue Reading
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the star of the widebody market. With over 2,000 orders and a growing backlog, the 787 is quickly becoming an icon of the modern skies, outpacing its competitors and opening up hundreds of new routes thanks to its long-range capabilities and incredible fuel efficiency. Except,Continue Reading