Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

"Xu Cang, how do you know this?" Chen Jinwu was stunned for a long time. It has not been a day or two since Jinmen City wanted to undertake the final assembly business of Airbus. Even the location of the factory has been planned, that is, the Jinmen Free Trade Pilot Zone Comprehensive A site on West Nine Roads in the Free Trade Zone.

Due to the late start of the country, in order to learn advanced technology, many of them take the path of OEM first, then master low-end technology by themselves, accumulate funds, and then go to high-end research and development.

This is true in the mobile phone industry, and the same is true in the aircraft industry.

The reason for choosing Jinmen is that Jinmen is one of the most important channels for aircraft to enter the country.Basically, all aircraft purchased by domestic airlines have to enter through Tianjin.Therefore, driven by this convenience, it is naturally the most convenient for Jinmen to receive foreign parts into China by air.

It is of great significance for Jinmen to undertake the final assembly service of Airbus. It can not only accumulate relevant technical experience and talents for itself, but also solve a large number of employment problems. It can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

This matter has been planned since Airbus entered the domestic market five years ago, and it is not news in the upper circles, but it is not related to the circle of pilots, how could Xu Cang know? Woolen cloth?
Of course Xu Cang knew that the Jinmen Airbus General Assembly Plant will be established six years later, and it is estimated that it is still at the level of a word.Chen Jinwu is a key member of AVIC, so the news is naturally well-informed, and Xu Cang has to confirm it, and he didn't just ask casually, Xu Cang never did anything wrong.

Xu Cang did not answer this question, but changed the question: "Mr. Chen, the business of Jinmen General Assembly Plant is dominated by AVIC, and the Civil Aviation Administration is in charge of coordinating it, right?"

"Xu Cang, can you tell me why you mentioned this all of a sudden?" Chen Jinwu really couldn't figure out why Xu Cang, a pilot, cared about the Jinmen Airbus General Assembly Plant.In the final analysis, this matter is not a simple civil aviation issue, but something related to governance. At least those leaders in Jinmen City attach great importance to it.If it wasn't necessary, Chen Jinwu didn't want Xu Cang to get involved.

Perhaps because he didn't want Xu Cang to feel the pressure, Chen Jinwu added: "You are a good boy, I don't suspect that you have any intentions, but we are all engaged in technology, and that matter has surpassed technical issues."

Xu Cang knew that Chen Jinwu was worried about him, but this time he really wasn't fooling around, but was planning to pluck Airbus' wool.Last time, because of the Boeing 777's verification flight, Xu Cang almost bald Boeing. How can the 9451 matter let Airbus go this time?
However, the 9451 incident this time is not as serious as that of Boeing 777.The Boeing 777 is a blockbuster launched by Boeing to counter the Airbus 330. It is a link between the Boeing 767 and the Boeing 787.If there is a problem with this model, Boeing will lose its market share in the field of wide-body aircraft except for the Boeing 747.

The Boeing 747 is too huge, and the maximum passenger capacity can reach 737.The 200 does not even have the maximum capacity of 300 passengers.The span of the limit passenger capacity from 767 to 330 is really too big, because of this, Boeing will launch the 767 with a passenger capacity of less than [-], and the load capacity of the Airbus [-] is very similar to that of the [-]. Thus forming the most direct confrontation.

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The 747-passenger capacity of the Boeing 500 is really low, so the requirements for flight routes are relatively high, otherwise it will be difficult to make profits.However, this aircraft is very useful for transporting cargo. After all, the underlying design of the 747 is actually modified from a military transport aircraft.

Therefore, in addition to intercontinental ultra-long-distance routes, it is actually easier to control the cost of an aircraft with a payload of about 300 passengers, and the market demand in this range is still relatively extensive.

As a result, the Boeing 767 shattered at the first touch. Without the Boeing 777, the long-distance route market between regional and intercontinental routes is really left to the Airbus company. This is something Boeing absolutely does not want to see.

Therefore, in order to ensure that the Boeing 777 passes the verification flight smoothly, Boeing has spent a lot of money here, and can exchange it with the drawings of the 737NG.

However, based on Xu Cang’s understanding of this group of foreign capitalists, they can use the blueprint of 737NG as a bargaining chip, which shows that the new generation of 737 is already planned, and they are confident that 737NG will become obsolete in the foreseeable future. .

Of course, this is just what they think. Who knows whether the future they think is hope or despair?
The incident of 9451 will indeed cause a lot of trouble to Airbus, but after all, it is only a flight accident, not an air disaster, and its influence is relatively small.Moreover, it is acceptable for people to have an occasional problem with the aircraft, unless the same model has consecutive accidents within a short period of time.

Therefore, even if there is a problem with the Airbus aircraft itself, as long as Airbus handles it well, it can still reduce the loss to a tolerable level.It was for this reason that Li Rongxian tried every means to shut Xu Cang up so as not to ferment public opinion.

From a rational point of view, even if Xu Cang is a person who witnessed it, his speech has more weight, but after all, people speak lightly, and the possibility of causing huge waves is actually very small.

However, things like public opinion are somewhat uncontrollable. If it spreads, it will be an unbearable burden for Airbus.Based on the principle of being cautious, Airbus Li Rongxian's extremely Xu Cang's attitude is very safe.

Of course, even if things get serious, it will never shake the foundation of Airbus, it will just make it very uncomfortable.Therefore, this time, we need to grasp the degree of squeezing the Airbus's wool, and we can't squeeze it too hard. If it scares people away, it will not be beautiful.

"Old Chen, I have some ideas that might be able to advance the completion of this project, so please help me find out the progress of the current project, so that I can make plans."

In fact, it is also possible to ask my master Chen Xiangdong to inquire about this matter.Although the project of the Jinmen Airbus General Assembly Plant is led by AVIC, it involves civil aviation affairs after all, and the Bureau must definitely participate.And given the importance of this project, just participating in it is definitely a major event on the side of the bureau.

In addition, if Xu Cang remembers correctly, the Development and Planning Department of the General Administration should be responsible for such matters. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!The director of the Development and Planning Department doesn't like that kind of vulgar taste, money and silk, so Xu Cang will give him a big gift that is beneficial to the country and the people, and see if he is willing to accept it!

"You can advance the completion of the project? How is this possible!" Chen Jinwu thought about many possibilities, but he never thought that Xu Cang would be talking about this. He said excitedly: "Xu Cang, this matter has been planned for more than four years. There is no progress. According to the information I have learned, this matter is estimated to be delayed for five or six years. Xu Cang, you don’t have to push the completion of the project, but if you let it be finalized one day earlier, that is also a contribution.”

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"Five or six years?" Xu Cang thought in his mind, that was in line with the completion time of the Jinmen Airbus General Assembly Plant six years later in his memory, it seems that Chen Jinwu's news is really more reliable.

Xu Cang said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, I only have a few outlines for this matter, and I don't say it will definitely be successful. Please help me understand it, and I will do my best."

"It's nothing to help you inquire about the progress of the project." Chen Jinwu said seriously: "But if this matter is completed, Xu Cang, what reward do you want?"

"Mr. Chen, there's not even a word here, so why are you talking about remuneration?"

Chen Jinwu's tone became more solemn: "Xu Cang, you are a good boy, but you also need to understand how much technical experience this project can accumulate for us, how many technical talents it can cultivate, how many jobs it can solve, and how much tax revenue it can bring. Even if it is one day in advance, it should not be underestimated. We should take what we deserve, why should we not take anything for the country and the people? If we do this, who will be willing to do good deeds for the country and the people in the future? "

The truth Chen Jinwu said is actually discussed in the ancient story of Zigong rejecting gold.Legend has it that the state of Lu has a law that if you meet a Lu citizen who has been enslaved in a foreign country, you can receive a reward from the state if you rescue him.However, Zigong did not refuse the reward when he came back from rescuing a Lu slave.

After this matter was known to Confucius, Confucius did not appreciate Zigong’s refusal of monetary rewards. On the contrary, he was criticizing the rules, that is, the rewards are lost... Today in Lu, there are few rich people and many poor people, so taking the money will not hurt In the line, if you don't take the money, you won't be able to redeem people.

Confucius understood that a system that one-sidedly emphasizes personal morality is just a piece of paper. After all, there are only a small number of people with noble morals who do not expect rewards. Only by implementing a long-term reward mechanism can more people participate.

If Xu Cang refused to accept the reward, later people would be ashamed to accept the reward when they saw Xu Cang rejected the reward. This would undoubtedly discourage the enthusiasm of later people.

In the past, Xu Cang might really want nothing.Anyway, Xu Cang is really one step away from leaving the relics after cremation.However, some recent events have made Xu Cang deeply understand the truth that people are kind and bullied. He must first arm himself enough to realize his ideals.

However, even if Xu Cang had some thoughts in his heart, he definitely couldn't say that out of his mouth, otherwise it would be too naked.

"Mr. Chen, everyone says that no meritorious deeds will not be rewarded. I have not made an inch of merit, so there is no reason to be rewarded. Wait for me to get things done first, and then think about the others slowly."

"That's right, that's right, that's right." When Chen Jinwu heard that Xu Cang agreed with his statement, he was very relieved: "Okay, I will inquire about the Jinmen Assembly Factory for you later."

After talking about this matter, Xu Cang originally wanted to hang up, but then he remembered something: "Old Chen, what about the funds for the new plane?"

When it comes to this matter, Chen Jinwu is extremely worried.As soon as China released a large aircraft to be developed by itself, Boeing and Airbus agreed to cut prices.At this time, the concept of building is not as good as buying is popular in the society. There is no interest in self-developed aircraft, and there is no reason to invest in it now.

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In addition to the funds allocated by individual units and the state, a lot of capital either divested or reduced investment. Domestically produced large aircraft suffered heavy losses when they first started.

Anyone who has participated in the research of new technologies knows that many things are made by money, and it is really difficult to move without money.Not to mention, the country's foundation in the development of large civil aviation aircraft is already weak, and there are too many areas to overcome. This kind of low start and insufficient funds are undoubtedly making matters worse.

Chen Jinwu didn't say much, maybe he didn't want to pass this negative energy to Xu Cang.However, Xu Cang could already feel Chen Jinwu's deep emotions in just those few words.

"Old Chen, would it be helpful if you have a complete set of blueprints for 737NG?" Xu Cang said suddenly.

Chen Jinwu was silent for more than ten seconds, and finally asked tremblingly: "Xu Cang, what do you mean?"

Compared with the Airbus General Assembly Plant, Chen Jinwu obviously had a greater reaction to this.

Xu Cang didn't hide anything, and confessed everything: "Soon, I will participate in the limit test of 777. If there is no accident, after the test flight, Boeing will give me the blueprint of 737NG as a reward."

"This..." Chen Jinwu couldn't believe his ears: "Xu Cang, are you talking about a complete set of drawings, including all the details?"

Some drawings seem to be more detailed, but in fact there will be reservations on the key parts. For example, when the local civil aviation submits the application for type approval certificate, it is necessary to attach the data and drawings of the relevant aircraft type.

Just to protect business secrets, the key parts and core data of the drawings will be hidden. In this case, its value will be greatly reduced.

"Don't worry, there will be a full set of blueprints." Regarding this point, Xu Cang still has a little confidence in Boeing, after all, it has some history, so it can't do something shameless.

There was another silence on Chen Jinwu's side, as if he was digesting the shocking news.After a long time, Chen Jinwu couldn't help but asked anxiously: "I heard that there was a problem with the 777's verification flight. I don't know if there is any defect in the aircraft itself. You will not be in danger if you participate in the limit test?"

Mentioning this, Xu Cang almost laughed out loud, so he simply explained it to Chen Jinwu, so as to save him from thinking wildly: "Mr. Chen, don't worry. The previous 777 verification flight was caused by low-temperature fuel and misjudgment by the crew. Yes. The 777 itself is a good aircraft, and I am confident in that. Therefore, I may be able to get a copy of the 737NG blueprint for nothing.”

The Boeing 777 has been tested by later generations. Apart from being expensive, there are basically no shortcomings.Of course, expensive is also its biggest disadvantage.One 777 is nearly one billion yuan, which is worth three or four 737s. It is really unbearable.

It is also because of this that if such a high-end model falls, Boeing estimates that it will vomit three liters of blood.In fact, there is a high probability that Boeing also knows that there is no major problem with its 777. The big price to hire Xu Cang is likely to be Xu Cang's whoring, but the world is unpredictable, and Boeing can't afford the risk.

"Ah, there's another theory?" Although Chen Jinwu didn't know why Xu Cang could swear that the Boeing 777 itself was fine, but out of instinct, he still believed Xu Cang's statement.After all, too many miracles have happened to Xu Cang, even if he is a prophet, Chen Jinwu can probably accept it.

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Xu Cang said with a smile: "When I get the blueprint, I will send it to you. It can be regarded as my contribution to the domestic large aircraft."

"Little friend, we have nothing to repay such a big gift." Chen Jinwu's voice trembled a little.

That is a complete set of blueprints for Boeing 737NG. If it weren’t for Boeing’s request to Xu Cang, it might not be possible to spend money on it. It truly condenses the essence of the top level of foreign civil aviation airliners, which can save domestic researchers from many detours. of.

"Old Chen, if you want to return the gift." Xu Cang's voice was full of longing for the future: "Then return a bright future for domestic civil aviation!"

Office of Director General of Aviation Safety Department of Hanking Civil Aviation Administration of China.

For the matter of 9451, Li Lin, director of the Aviation Safety Department, kept his eyes open all night, but after working for a long time, he just wanted to lean on his chair and squint for a while, but found a pair of eyes staring at him.

I saw Chen Xiangdong, who came back from Qizhou to Hanjing, lying at the door, staring at Li Lin with bright eyes, so that goose bumps came out all over Li Lin's body.

The point is that Chen Xiangdong didn't speak, which made Li Lin panic.

Finally, Li Lin couldn't take it anymore, and shouted loudly: "I'm not a big girl, why are you staring at me?"

Chen Xiangdong exposed half of his head, his face full of tangled expressions.He originally planned to come over and tell Li Lin about the ICAO commissioner's recommendation, but he couldn't say anything at the end.

He has just been upright all his life. Although Xu Cang is his apprentice, Chen Xiangdong is still a little uncomfortable with this kind of gangster thing in private.

"I said Old Chen, can you be coy, this is not like you." It was Li Lin who understood Chen Xiangdong: "If you have something to say, hurry up, and I will squint after I finish."

Chen Xiangdong hesitated for a moment, and finally made up his mind to make an exception for his apprentice, but just as he was about to speak, a person rushed in at the door, who turned out to be Sheng Gaoliang, the director of the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department.

As soon as Sheng Gaoliang came in, he yelled at Li Lin: "Old Li, I am going to officially ground the Airbus 320 here! Old Wu, I need your two signatures."

The old Wu Sheng Gaoliang mentioned was Wu Yue, the director of the Flight Standards Department.If a model is to be grounded, the directors of the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department, the Flight Standards Department and the Aviation Safety Department need to sign together.

"Old Wu went out to do some errands, and he will be back in half an hour." Li Lin was not surprised at all by the grounding of the Airbus 320. There was a trend ahead, but now is the time to officially write down.

"Oh, then I'll wait here for a while." Director Feibiao's office is next door, and Sheng Gaoliang plans to spend some time here.It's just that he just stopped talking, turned his head, and found that Chen Xiangdong was still at the door, he was startled, and said speechlessly: "Old Chen, you don't talk when you come here, are you pretending to be a ghost?"

Chen Xiangdong glared at Sheng Gaoliang: "I've been fucking here all this time, you kid can't see me, and you still say I'm pretending to be a ghost?"

"By the way, Old Chen! What the hell are you?" Li Lin asked.

Chen Xiangdong glanced at Sheng Gaoliang, and felt that it would be more convenient to talk about things alone, so he waved his hand: "I'll talk to you later."

"What!" Li Lin was confused by Chen Xiangdong, but he didn't care. Instead, he looked at Sheng Gaoliang who was sitting down in the big lala: "Old Sheng, I heard that the Airbus representative is here. You It is about to announce the grounding of the Airbus 320, did you talk to the Airbus representative?"

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Sheng Gaoliang snorted and seemed very displeased: "An outright businessman just wants to make big things into small things. What can we talk about with this kind of person? I'll stop the 320 first, and I'll have plenty of time to talk later. "

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiangdong, who was still talking back to Sheng Gaoliang last second, gave a thumbs up: "Director Sheng, you are tall and tough!"

Sheng Gaoliang's flattery to honest people like Chen Xiangdong was quite useful: "Doing business with us, the nostrils are still growing to the sky, how can we still get used to them?"

"However, there are also many domestic airlines with Airbus fleets. If they stop all of a sudden, they will suffer a lot of losses." Li Lin said worriedly.

After all, those who lost money were the airlines of their own countries, and he still felt uncomfortable.

Sheng Gaoliang glared: "This matter was originally caused by Airbus itself, and the losses incurred by our airline company will naturally have to be borne by them."

As soon as these words came out, a voice with a slight accent came from the door: "Director Sheng, isn't the most direct way to shorten the grounding period of the Airbus 320 as much as possible?"

Following the sound of footsteps, a tall, muscular white man walked in. This man was Leo, the plenipotentiary representative of Airbus.

Although he is a Caucasian, but the pronunciation of L is okay, at least the people in the field can hear clearly: "Director Sheng, our Airbus aircraft must be fine. Your forced grounding of the 320 is in itself a matter of harming others and not benefiting oneself."

Speaking, Leo looked at Li Lin: "Director Li, I wonder how long it will take for the 9451 incident to reach a preliminary conclusion?"

Li Lin spread his hands: "The plane hasn't been fished out yet, so I can't draw conclusions. Besides, I think you are not concerned about the progress of the investigation, but the airworthiness certificate of the Airbus 320. This matter has nothing to do with our airline. An Si has nothing to do with it, you have to find the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department, that is, Director Sheng who is sitting next to you."

As soon as Li Lin finished speaking, Sheng Gaoliang sneered and said, "Instead of making some unrealistic demands here, I would rather wait for the plane to be salvaged and help us find out the cause of the matter as soon as possible. As long as we are sure that the plane is fine, we will do our best to Quickly restore the airworthiness of the Airbus 320."

Leo said anxiously: "Director Sheng, I can understand that you want to ground the 320. But why do you have to revoke the type approval certificate of the 320, so that our subsequent Airbus aircraft will not be able to enter!"

Anyone who wants to export aircraft to any country must hold a local type approval certificate for the relevant model, otherwise the new aircraft will not be able to pass the customs.

This time, the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department will not only suspend the airworthiness certificate of Airbus 320, but also suspend the type approval certificate.In this way, the Airbus 320 ordered by domestic airlines cannot pass the customs. If the delivery is delayed, the responsibility lies with Airbus.

Sheng Gaoliang rolled his eyes: "How can a model with unknown hidden dangers enter our country? I still say the same thing. The premise of everything recovering is that the Airbus 320 is sure that there is no problem. Other ways, don't talk about it!"

Leo's lips moved, and the word beginning with F came to his lips, but he finally swallowed it back.He glanced at Li Lin, then at Sheng Gaoliang, and finally left in a rage.

At Xu Cang's house, after the phone call with Mr. Chen ended, Shi Qi's father and daughter did not stay too long, and left soon.Qin Xin originally wanted to leave, but thinking that Xu Cang had just been discharged from the hospital and she couldn't cook, she simply stayed and planned to make lunch for Xu Cang before leaving.

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This kind of warm atmosphere made Xu Cang recall the feeling of ordinary married life with Qin Xin in later generations.

While Qin Xin was busy in the kitchen, Xu Cangwo was watching TV on the sofa at home. Not long after, the phone rang again.Xu Cang muttered and glanced at the caller ID, it turned out to be his master's number, so he had to answer it now.

So a carp stood upright, Xu Cang sat up, picked up the mobile phone on the coffee table and answered, "Hey, Master, are you ready to inquire?"

"Find out!" Chen Xiangdong said with a smile on the other end of the phone, "Rongcheng Airlines has a total of 37 planes, of which 28 are Airbus 320s and the rest are Airbus 319s."

Xu Cang's eyes lit up: "As expected!"

Chen Xiangdong continued: "What does it mean that you are so interested in Rongcheng Airlines? Why do I always feel that you are full of bad water?"

"Master, what you said, I am so kind-hearted, how could I have any evil intentions?" As he spoke, Xu Cang asked: "Master, if the airline company that applied for the title of meritorious pilot submits to the bureau to revoke the relevant personnel The title, will the Bureau generally approve it?"

Chen Xiangdong was a little suspicious, but he still explained: "A meritorious pilot can only be obtained if there is no stain in his career. If the airline company finds evidence of major mistakes made by the relevant personnel, it can apply for revoking the title. No, what the hell are you thinking about?" ?”

"Oh, I'll just ask casually." Xu Cang is still teasing people in the lake: "By the way, have you figured out the matter of the ICAO commissioner?"

"Well, I figured it out. Even if the bureau can recommend you in the end, you will need to be reviewed by the civil aviation bureaus of other regions in the last hurdle. This year, the representatives from EASA will review us, and the people there will not It’s easy, you have a weird temper, you have to be mentally prepared.”

It's like a simulator inspection. If the inspector doesn't let you pass, there are thousands of ways to find fault with the person, so if you want to ensure that you pass, you need to take care of it in advance.

But I can't even handle it by myself, so how can EASA manage it?
In fact, EASA has a great say on British Airways and Air France.Air France itself can clear it up through Airbus, but British Airways really has no way at all.

However, thinking of this, a thought suddenly appeared in Xu Cang's mind.Counting the time, the world-famous Great Britain Air Disaster seems to be coming.If I help British Airways solve such a big problem, British Airways can't accept a big favor from me and let them take care of it with EASA, it seems to be a matter of course, right?

PS——How did Xu Cang rely on the 9451 incident to operate with one fish and three food shows, and how did the Great Britain Air Disaster develop?It's terrible that I don't have a creative bottleneck!

Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers