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Emirates Airline dangling 100-airplane order in front of Boeing, Airbus

Even as Boeing Co. is set to release its latest outlook for commercial airplane demand Thursday, a tug-of-war with competitor Airbus over what could be one of either manufacturers’ largest orders is playing out in the aerospace industry press.

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Dubai-based Emirates Airline is in the market for between 70 and 100 wide-body planes to replace its aging fleet and take on new, mid-range routes over the coming years.

Saj Ahmad, chief analyst for Strategic Aero Research, said in a note to clients of the U.K.-based airline industry group that Boeing has the inside track on selling 100 Dreamliners to the government-owned Emirates. Ahmad said this week that most of the sales would be 787-10 models, which will be made exclusively at Boeing’s North Charleston campus, along with some of the slightly smaller 787-9 jets.

“It would be a massive shot in the arm for Boeing South Carolina,” Ahmad told The Post and Courier, adding that Emirates is impressed with the North Charleston facility’s ability to produce all three Dreamliner variants.

But Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airlines, says not so fast.

“I don’t know where that’s coming from,” Clark told aviation industry newsletter Leeham News and Comment this week.

“If anything, the (787-10) is not coming up with the thrust requirements that we need,” Clark told Leeham. “We’re working with Boeing on that, whereas the A350-900 has got bags
Article source: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150610/PC05/150619935/1177/report-emirates-considering-100-dreamliner-order-from-boeing

‘Wild Tales’ fun mix of weird stories

The quality of an anthology movie such as “Wild Tales” is equal to the strength of all its parts. A few of the short stories can lag in quality, but overall the acting, writing and presentation needs to be good.

That’s exactly what happens with this month’s presentation by Fresno Filmworks. The Argentine film — nominated for and Oscar as Best Foreign Language Film — starts with a bang and keeps on jabbing with fun and freaky scenarios. There are no bad stories, but a few standout.

All six of the stories were written by and directed by Damián Szifrón. His “Twilight Zone” approach creates interesting stories that end with a surprise or strange twist. Even with subtitles its very easy to keep up with the direction and misdirection in each part.

The best twist comes in the the opening story, “Pasternak.” It starts safely enough with a slightly romantic angle when a music critic and model begin chatting on an airplane ride. There flirting slowly shifts as the reality that all of the passengers share something in common. It’s a smooth blend of terror and humor that sets the film in high gear.

“The Rats” fails to find the same blend. It’s more of a straight-on story of a waitress (Julieta Zylberberg) who recognizes a diner as a man who has brought great pain into her life. She must battle her need for revenge, which is pushed by the restaurant’s cook. Zylberberg plays the ethical confusion with great passion

Article source: http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article23608354.html

EPA to take look at aircraft emissions

The EPA wants to improve emissions on commercial aircraft. (Terry Maxon/DMN)

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it wants to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases coming from most aircraft, particularly commercial airplanes flown by airlines.

What this means is uncertain, but the end result likely will be that new airplanes at some point in the future must meet strict standards on emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

EPA “is proposing to find under the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from commercial aircraft contribute to the pollution that causes climate change endangering the health and welfare of Americans,” the agency said.

“At the same time, the agency is releasing information about the international process already underway by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for developing carbon dioxide (CO²) standards for aircraft and EPA’s participation in that process. EPA is now seeking public input to inform future steps by the agency,” it said.

The standards would not affect military aircraft or small piston-powered airplanes such as for recreational use, the agency said.

Airlines for America, the trade group for most big U.S. airlines, said it supported the development of a standard, while minimizing the impact of airlines. Airlines contribute 2 percent of the nation’s greenhouse gases, but generate 5 percent of the U.S. economic activity.

“Aviation is a global industry, making it critical that aircraft emissions standards continue to be agreed upon

Article source: http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2015/06/epa-to-take-look-at-aircraft-emissions.html/

5 Technologies That Could Help US Curb Airplane Emissions

Biofuels, lighter engines, aerodynamic designs, 3D printing of aircraft parts, and, yes, even bug-proof coatings could boost fuel efficiency, which in turn reduces pollutants.

Article source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/energy/2015/06/150610-technologies-could-reduce-airplane-emissions/

Model airplane club takes to the sky for public show at Milton’s Drumquin Park

The Oakville Milton Flying Club is set to take flight with its annual model airplane Air Show.

It’s slated for Sunday, June 21 at Drumquin Park, located at 185 Britannia Road, just west of the corner of Britannia and Trafalgar roads.

Running from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the show is open to the public and will feature a wide variety of model planes — from classic civilian to replica First World War and Second World War aircraft — taking to the skies.

Article source: http://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/5668204-model-airplane-club-takes-to-the-sky-for-public-show-at-milton-s-drumquin-park/

Month’s Worth of Rain Next 36 Hours? Flash Flood Risk Later Today

Flash Flood Risk

Being surprised by flooding in June is a little like being indignant about snow in January – it comes with the turf. June is the wettest month of the year, on average. And Mother Nature is about to prove it.

Minnesota has warmed 3 degrees F. since 1800. That’s not a climate model, that’s based on observations, factoring in the urban heat island effect.

Basic physics: warmer air can hold more water vapor. There’s more fuel floating overhead. When it does rain it tends to rain harder. 4 of the last 5 Junes have been “historically wet”, according to Dr. Mark Seeley. Maybe it’s a coincidence.

Rain becomes steadier and heavier as the day goes on today; the best chance of downpours during the PM hours. Models print out some 2-4 inch amounts. More parking lots, asphalt concrete means a higher risk of flash flooding for urban areas.

The drive home later today may be a vehicular freak show; a white-knuckle ordeal of mud construction cones. Good luck out there.

Skies clear Friday; sun much of Saturday giving way to more thunder Saturday night and Sunday.

From drought to flood, on a smaller scale than Texas, we pray. Are we in for some weather-whiplash? It’s looking that way.

Seriously Wet. The latest WRF model (courtesy of HopWRF) shows an impressive shield of rain from today’s

Article source: http://www.startribune.com/month-s-worth-of-rain-next-36-hours-flash-flood-risk-later-today/306867331/

Volatility in Perspective – SYS

LONDON, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

A year ago FX markets were heading for the doldrums. It was the end of July that saw measures of FX volatility record multi-year lows, with the 1-month simple average true range (ATR) on EURUSD also bottoming out at that time (at 43 pips). Already I’m reading talk of more subdued volumes and lower ranges over the summer period, but I don’t think that’s going to come to fruition.

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For starters, it’s been the increased volatility in bond yields that has been driving FX in the past few weeks. The move from nearly zero on the 10 year yields in Germany towards the 1% level over 6 weeks has been a game changer for EURUSD. In the wider picture, it’s also been a key element in the moves we’ve seen on USDJPY, with the yen underperforming as US yields have moved higher at a much faster pace than seen in Japan. We’ve seen a 40bp move in the 10 year yields spread in favour of the US over the past two months, which is nothing to be sniffed at.

But I tend to look a lot more at shorter-dated yields spreads, usually 2 years. These

Article source: http://www.sys-con.com/node/3341596

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