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Air Canada · CanadaAir Canada said Wednesday it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an orderly shutdown of the country’s largest airline as it faces a potential work stoppage by its flight attendants on Saturday. The airline said the first flights will be cancelled Thursday, with more on Friday and a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend. The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. In response, the airline issued a lockout notice.See the Story
Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible strike by flight attendants
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Solar Power · SwitzerlandSwiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters in a solar-powered airplane.See the Story
Pioneer Spirit Drives Swiss Solar-Powered Plane Altitude Attempt
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