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Last Updated: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, 2:40 AM PDT
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Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike
By Associated Press: Air Canada's planes are grounded after more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job after a deadline to reach a deal passed. Union spokesman Hugh Pouliot confirmed.

Mozambique's LAM to take delivery of DHC-8-Q400
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Platinum Equity Advisors to Acquire 100% of In-Flight Connectivity Provider Anuvu
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United Flight UA446 Declares Emergency, Diverts to Denver
By Aviation Source: United Airlines flight UA446, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Las Vegas from New York, declared an emergency and diverted to Denver on 14 August.

Pilot Claims Altitude Record for Electric Solar Plane
By Flying Magazine: Potential record-setting flight pushes the boundaries of sustainable aircraft ahead of an attempted stratospheric flight.

Korean Air and Asiana Begin Full Integration After Merger Clearance
By Aviation Week: Four years after announcing its plan to acquire Asiana Airlines, Korean Air has secured clearance for full integration of South Korea’s two largest carriers.

Minneapolis International Airport to Begin Second Phase of Runway Safety Improvement, Closing Major Runway Starting Monday
By AINonline: Work is the second phase of a runway safety improvement project.