Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

Chapter 196 Looking forward to the Western European route! (Please subscribe!)

"Bi Lin? Is that what you call Dean Bi?" Chen Xiangdong patted Xu Cang's head: "Dean Bi is the oldest in our domestic aviation industry. Dean Ren, until now, how can you call him by his first name?"

Xu Cang was very helpless, of course he knew how old Bi Lin was, but he really couldn't respect this old flying senior.Because in the previous life, Xu Cang had already dealt with the dean of the flying test institute, and it was not very pleasant.

According to the development path of the previous life, after Xu Cang entered the civil aviation bureau, Bi Lin went to the civil aviation bureau in person to be an important person.That's right, Xu Cang basically already knew the reason why the old man came here.

Bi Lin may be old and can't walk fast, Wu Yue naturally walked slowly with his support.When they got closer, Xu Cang and Chen Xiangdong went up to meet them.

Although Bi Lin thought he was already in his 70s, he looked pretty good in spirit.However, the National Test Flight Institute has been established for more than 40 years. It can be seen that Bi Lin was only in his 30s when he took over the National Test Flight Institute, which is quite young.

Seeing Xu Cang coming up, Bi Lin pushed Wu Yue away, walked in front of Xu Cang, looked at Xu Cang carefully, and then said with a smile: "Old Chen told me that Civil Aviation has a good seedling, I didn't believe it at first. Last night, Xu Cang, you really opened my eyes."

The old Chen that Bi Lin mentioned must be Chen Jinwu.There are many cooperations between AVIC and the National Flight Test Institute, and it is reasonable for the two to know each other.

"It's all little tricks." Xu Cang nodded slightly, and his posture was quite respectful.

"If this is a small trick, then there are not many capable pilots in the country." Bi Lin pointed to the inside of the hotel: "Go inside and talk."

So, at the end of the day, Chen Xiangdong, Wu Yue followed, and Xu Cang entered the Sahidya Hotel together at the end.However, as soon as Xu Cang entered, he saw Jonathan, the captain in charge of flight 1009, in casual clothes, and standing beside him was a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses. He looked gentle and refined, and looked like a standard Westerner. face.

Xu Cang nodded to Jonathan, and Jonathan originally wanted to come to find Xu Cang, but when he saw Bi Lin, who was as calm as a mountain in front of Xu Cang, he didn't dare to move rashly, he just gestured, meaning he had something to say later.

Xu Cang just nodded his head, indicating that he knew, and followed up with the large army again.When people of Bi Lin's level came over, everything was done according to Bi Lin's wishes, Xu Cang had no freedom of choice.

The four of them walked all the way to a tea room at the corner of the hotel. Bi Lin sat down first, while Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue sat obediently on both sides. Xu Cang hesitated for a while, and could only sit opposite Bi Lin. up.

Although Xu Cang doesn't like people like Bi Lin very much, it has to be said that it's really not a pleasant thing to get along with people like Bi Lin who have too much prestige.

As soon as Bi Lin sat down, he saw Xu Cang sitting opposite him anxiously, and the first sentence he came up was: "Xu Cang, come with me to the flight test institute to go through the formalities after returning to China."

As he said that, Bi Lin turned his head to look at Wu Yue on the left: "Director Wu, Xu Cang's work relationship has been transferred from Civil Aviation, isn't it troublesome?"

If Xu Cang wanted to change his career as a test pilot, then his previous flying experience would be useful.Therefore, it is not possible to directly create a file in the flight test institute, but to transfer Xu Cang's file from the civil aviation.

"This is not troublesome. It's just that we should ask Xu Cang's wishes about this matter. The young man hasn't expressed his opinion yet." Even Director Wu Yue seemed a little cautious when speaking in front of Bi Lin.

Seeing that Director Wu Yue deliberately found a place for him to speak, Xu Cang couldn't miss it, so he planned to express his thoughts right away.

However, Bi Lin said directly: "Xiang Dong is enlightened. Since Xu Cang is Xiang Dong's apprentice, I don't think he would refuse, right?"

At the end, Bi Lin looked directly at Xu Cang, clearly meaning that Xu Cang should agree now.

"This..." Xu Cang really has a big head at this moment. The reason why he doesn't show much respect to Bi Lin lies in this. This person is really too domineering, and he doesn't give Xu Cang any chance to choose.

In his previous life, Xu Cang had already served in the General Administration of Civil Aviation.As a result, after Bi Lin heard about Xu Cang's situation, he dragged Xu Cang, who was already in the chief pilot announcement period, directly to the flight test institute.

Xu Cang didn't have much interest in flight testing at first, and he was only one step away from the chief pilot of the General Administration, so why would he want to go to a flight test academy?

However, when Bi Lin spoke, no one from the Civil Aviation Administration dared to disobey.Just when Xu Cang thought he was really going to start over at the Flying Test Institute, Bi Lin had some physical problems, so he gave up on it.

Although the forcible transfer to the flight test institute did not happen in the end, it really shocked Xu Cang's young heart. Xu Cang felt respectful and far away from his tyrannical and domineering style.

It was precisely because of that incident that Xu Cang's perception of Bi Lin was really not very good, even after rebirth.

Many things have changed after rebirth, and things about Bilin have also changed.Thanks to his early fame in this life, Bi Lin came to him much faster.

That feeling of being irresistible began to set in again.

Xu Cang didn't dare to say no directly, his qualifications were two generations behind Bi Linzu's, in an industry that highly valued seniority in aviation, Xu Cang had better be careful when speaking.

Therefore, Xu Cang looked at his master Chen Xiangdong very naturally, and wanted Chen Xiangdong to block it for him.

Chen Xiangdong noticed his apprentice's eyes asking for help, he really looked at his nose and his heart, he pretended he didn't see it.Chen Xiangdong, who is usually fearless, is as docile as a kitten in front of Bi Lin.

Chen Xiangdong didn't speak, but Bi Lin did.Bi Lin knocked on the table, made a crisp rhythm, and said expressionlessly: "Xiang Dong, your apprentice has been watching you, do you think you should say something?"

Chen Xiangdong didn't look sideways, and the expression on his face didn't change at all: "Principal, I have nothing to say."

Different from Wu Yue's conventional title of dean, Chen Xiangdong called Bi Lin the principal, which has some origins.

Chen Xiangdong was born in the military aviation, and naturally he learned to fly in the military aviation school.However, Bi Lin also served as the principal of the military aviation school for a while.

That's right, it was the school where Chen Xiangdong learned to fly, and the time coincided with the time when Chen Xiangdong learned to fly.

With Bi Lin's temperament, which pilot who came out of aviation school during that time was not afraid of him?Chen Xiangdong was naturally not immune.

Xu Cang actually knew the relationship between Chen Xiangdong and Bi Lin, and also knew that Chen Xiangdong was afraid of Bi Lin.Because in the previous life, when Xu Cang was forced to be transferred to the flight test academy, he had gone to Chen Xiangdong.At that time, Chen Xiangdong had already become a full-time employee and became the head of the Civil Aviation Administration, but he still didn't dare to disobey Bi Lin's intentions.

It really comes from the fear in the bones, just like a mouse meets a cat.

Xu Cang was so angry and funny that he couldn't count on his master, but in the end he still had to rely on himself.

"Dean Bi, I'm not very talented, I'm afraid I'm not qualified for the job of a test pilot." As Xu Cang said, he brought the topic to his master again: "I'm a bit out of character, and my master knows that. At that time, I was often taught by my master."

When it came to this kind of relative problem, Chen Xiangdong dared to speak: "Yeah, this kid is not stable enough, and he can't bear hardships."

As far as Chen Xiangdong knew, Bi Lin hated frivolous and pampered people the most, as long as he described Xu Cang in terms of these two points, it would be the most effective.

"Xiangdong, you really don't want him to enter the flying test academy." Bi Lin slowly turned to Chen Xiangdong: "You said that I came to Jakarta specially at such an age, what do you think of my attitude?"

The expression on Chen Xiangdong's face froze suddenly.Bi Lin is already in his 70s. For an old man in his 70s, the determination to travel to Jakarta is self-evident.

Bi Lin said in a deep voice: "You know that I don't like people who are unstable and hard-working, but do you know why?"

Chen Xiangdong lowered his head: "Please enlighten the principal."

Bi Linyu said earnestly: "There are many mediocre people in the world. Only by being down-to-earth and hardworking can make up for one's weakness can one achieve something. Just like in business, no one can always make money by luck. Only by being cautious and doing everything by oneself can one accumulate wealth. But the real People who are rich and powerful are not made by working hard. They are born with wealth and born with wealth. Xu Cang knows it from birth. He was born to understand the true meaning of flying and was born to stand on the top. How can I Asking for more from him for what he already has?"

Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue's expressions changed. This is a great evaluation, and they have already praised Xu Cang higher than the sky.Chen Xiangdong was terrified: "The principal is overrated!"

"Xiangdong, your talent is limited, so you can't see things at this level clearly, just like that Englishman!"

Chen Xiangdong was taken aback for a moment, and immediately looked at Wu Yue.Wu Yue nodded: "I mentioned it to Dean Bi."

"Europe and the United States occupy most of the world's civil aviation market. They have been sitting in high positions for a long time, and they can't see others coming to grab the position. With such a large domestic market potential, it is not difficult to develop to a market size second only to Europe and the United States. If there is a market, then there is talk. So, those British want to kill our prestige!" Bi Lin said coldly.

With such words, Xu Cang suddenly realized.Sure enough, it is the old world like Bi Lin who can see clearly.Before Xu Cang was surprised that the British Aviation Administration was too lenient, and it was already looking for trouble.

Are the Brits stupid?Obviously not!They must have also known that investigating Xu Cang was a matter of reluctance, but they did it anyway.It just wants to show a posture of overriding CAAC, so as to curb the increasing discourse power brought about by the rising domestic market.

Both Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue showed shame on their faces. They only thought that the British Aviation Authority was messing around, but they didn't expect it to have such a deep meaning.

Bi Lin went on to say: "This time it was just a small friction, and there are still opportunities for confrontation. You are not bad, and you didn't stop Xu Cang in the end. But from the bottom of my heart, I also feel that Xu Cang's mental calculation is unlikely to slip down the track, right? If I, then double the bet and severely kill the morale of European and American civil aviation."

"Principal Bi, are you so sure that Xu Cang can win?" Wu Yue still didn't quite believe it: "Manpower can really calculate a glide path with an error of less than ten feet? How is this possible?"

"So this is the difference in levels." Bi Lin sighed and said, "This is the level that you will never be able to reach with all your hard work."

Both Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue had hot faces, but they didn't dare to refute what Bi Lin said.

After saying that, Bi Lin looked at Xu Cang, and said with a light smile, "Then do you know what level you belong to?"

Xu Cang nodded.

"Then shouldn't you go to a place that matches your level?" Bi Lin said seriously.

Xu Cang was startled and remained silent.

Indeed, the environment of civil aviation is too simple for Xu Cang. Apart from special feelings, Xu Cang has nothing to learn.However, this does not mean that Xu Cang should go for a test flight.

Of course, although Xu Cang was unwilling to do so, he couldn't say that.

Finally, after thinking for a while, Xu Cang still said very seriously: "Dean Bi, I don't think I'm suitable for a test flight."

"Why? Do you think there are too many rules and restrictions at the Piloting Academy?"

"No!" Xu Cang smiled, "I'm afraid of death."

As soon as these words came out, Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue were stunned, even Bi Lin didn't expect Xu Cang to have such an answer.After reacting for a while, Bi Lin laughed loudly: "But I heard from Lao Chen that if the follow-up domestically produced large aircraft is successfully developed, you are willing to participate in the test flight of the domestically produced large aircraft."

"Only this one time!"

"What about the Boeing 777 test?"

"That's a big payoff."

Faced with such a blatant answer, Bi Lin didn't care too much: "The treatment in our flight testing institute is also very good."

Xu Cang coughed lightly: "This is different!"

As for the difference, Xu Cang didn't go into details, and if it was more specific, it would not be very good.

Bi Lin raised his eyebrows, no joy or anger could be seen on his face, while Chen Xiangdong at the side gave Xu Cang a hard look, implying that Xu Cang's last words were nonsense.

"Xu Cang, you know that I can forcefully transfer your relationship to the Piloting Academy without your permission." Bi Lin said suddenly.

Xu Cang was shocked, but just lowered his head: "I know."

Suddenly, Bi Lin stood up slowly: "However, you are the most talented person I have ever seen in my life. For this talent, I am willing to give you a chance to consider. That's all for today's conversation, and I will talk about it later." I'll find you again."

After finishing speaking, Bi Lin left the tea room slowly, leaving a sentence at the same time: "Xu Cang, don't send it away."

Just as Xu Cang was about to stand up, he was pushed down by Wu Yue.

"We're going to send Dean Bi off, you can just sit here." Wu Yue said, "When I came in just now, I saw that there were two foreigners who seemed to have something to say to you, so you can do your own thing."

"is it okay?"

Wu Yue has already taken back the chair: "What's wrong, go get busy."

After finishing speaking, Wu Yue had already followed Bi Lin.

Seeing Bi Lin, Chen Xiangdong and Wu Yue left, Xu Cang hesitated for a while, and returned to the hall where he saw Jonathan just now.Sure enough, Jonathan and another person were sitting on a nearby sofa, still talking.

When the two saw Xu Cang approaching, Jonathan immediately waved to Xu Cang.

Xu Cang went over to find a seat and sat down, his eyes fell on the handsome looking man.Jonathan immediately introduced: "Xu Cang, this is the person in charge of our BA here, and he will come here to convey the meaning of our BA headquarters."

As Jonathan finished speaking, the man nodded to Xu Cang and said with a smile, "Hello, my name is Yang, the person in charge of BA South Asia."

"Hello!" Xu Cang was also very polite.

Yang smiled and said, "Just now I saw people from CAA coming, and it seems that the atmosphere is not very good."

Like Jonathan, Yang's Chinese is also very good, without an accent at all.

"They felt that I had some problems in dealing with special circumstances, and there were some small verbal conflicts, which were nothing serious." Xu Cang didn't take it seriously: "However, are the Chinese proficiency of your British Airways people so high?"

"That's not true." Yang Qing smiled: "Jonathan is because of work experience, and I learned it by myself in college. Your country will play an important role in the world in the future. I think it is necessary to learn your knowledge in advance. In terms of language, it is estimated that there will be many opportunities to communicate in the future."

Xu Cang shrugged, and didn't worry too much about whether Yang's statement was true or not. He was just out of curiosity, and then went straight to the point: "Is there any message from British Airways headquarters?"

"I probably know what those people at CAA are thinking. However, I hope that Mr. Xu will not confuse British Airways with CAA. We fully recognize Mr. Xu's help in this volcanic ash incident."

Xu Cang raised his eyebrows: "Then why are you here this time?"

"The first is to express my gratitude to Mr. Xu, and the second is naturally to ask Mr. Xu if there is anything that needs help. If British Airways can do what we can, we may find a way to solve Mr. Xu's problems."

Hearing this, Xu Cang secretly sighed in his heart that this person was also British, and the representative of the Aviation Authority and the representative of British Airways had completely different impressions when they got to know each other.

Although the process was a bit rough and some unexpected changes occurred, the goal was achieved after all.Xu Cang had been prepared for a long time, and said immediately: "I happen to have one thing here that I need your British Airways to help with."

After finishing speaking, he told about his desire to run for the flight commissioner of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

After listening to Yang, Yang asked with some uncertainty: "Mr. Xu, you mean that we hope that our British Airways inspectors will guarantee you to pass the review?"

"In terms of personnel qualification review at EASA, the inspectors are basically from British Airways and Air France. I have someone to help me with Air France, and you British Airways. The matter of ICAO flight commissioner is more important to me. It's important, and I want to make sure nothing goes wrong."

"I understand." Yang thought for a while, with embarrassment on his face: "Mr. Xu, with all due respect, when our British Airways inspector is exercising the audit power of EASA, even though he belongs to our British Airways in name, in fact We have no right to intervene. Of course, if some special means are used, it is not completely impossible to influence the will of the inspectors, but I feel that this kind of operation is not suitable for airlines, but for some official organizations that like to exchange interests .”

The essence of politics is the exchange and compromise of interests, and Xu Cang's purpose is relatively easy to operate in official institutions, because this kind of thing is done there.

Xu Cang was startled: "What do you mean?"

"Mr. Xu's purpose is to ensure that EASA does not have any surprises in the review of its own commissioner. It is true that it is easy to think of ways to settle the reviewer. However, if this road is not easy, it does not mean that there is no other way. For example , solve this matter directly from the level of EASA.”

"But, I don't have such great energy." Xu Cang was very frank.

"The review of the flight commissioner is not a big deal. You don't have to deal with the whole EASA, you just need to get the most important force. It is difficult for airlines to exert influence on the reviewer, because they can change airlines relatively freely. .But as long as they want to fly in their home country, they must be subject to the constraints of their home country’s Civil Aviation Authority.”

Xu Cang suddenly realized: "You mean you want me to handle CAA and DGAC?"

CAA is the British Aviation Authority, while DGAC is the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation.These two official bodies are the most influential on EASA.

"Mr. Xu is really quick-witted." Yang admired: "You also said just now that the reviewers of personnel qualifications are basically from Britain and France, so as long as CAA and DGAC are settled, it is not more difficult to put pressure directly on the official level. efficiency?"

"This?" Xu Cang is confident to ask the French Civil Aviation Administration to help. After all, Airbus is connected with him, and as Yang said just now, the audit of the flight commissioner is not something that involves major interests. If you want to come to the French Civil Aviation Administration The line can be opened.

But the problem is the British Aviation Authority. Just now, he confronted the people of the British Aviation Authority.Even if it's not a particularly important matter, it's no wonder that CAA can help him!
Seeing Xu Cang's worried look, Yang smiled and said, "I heard that Mr. Xu made a bet with CAA?"

"Huh?" As soon as these words came out, Xu Cang's mind flashed, and he immediately thanked Yang Wan: "Thank you for reminding me."

"It's just a small matter!" Yang waved his hand, not paying attention: "We can't help the flight commissioner to review this matter, and Mr. Xu has to worry about it himself. How about changing it?"

Xu Cang thought for a while: "If I want to open up international routes in Western Europe in the future, I wonder if British Airways can help?"

Yang raised his eyebrows, never expecting Xu Cang to mention this matter: "I heard that the airline company established by Mr. Xu is not very large now, and it has all planned routes to Western Europe, isn't it a bit too much?" early?"

"Not early, not early! I will always get there, so I hope to get a promise from you British Airways."

Yang smacked his lips: "The European and American markets are the most profitable civil aviation markets in the world. It is normal for you to have ideas about opening up routes to Western Europe. However, the Western European market is already saturated, so it is not easy to get a share of the pie."

"When we get to that point, we will pay for the activities of certain joints." Xu Cang still distinguishes the importance, and he didn't expect British Airways to directly provide him with an international route to Western Europe. .

First, it's simply not possible.A Western European route is very valuable, but anyone with a normal mind cannot give it away casually.Moreover, even if it was given away for nothing, Xu Cang estimated that he would not be able to run it.

International and domestic routes are completely different in operation.

The so-called strong dragon does not suppress the local snake, British Airways is a local snake in the European civil aviation market.Taking advantage of this volcanic ash incident to build a good relationship with British Airways, it will be of great benefit to enter the Western European market in the future.

Therefore, Xu Cang had to be measured when asking for remuneration.

Hearing what Xu Cang said, Yang was very satisfied: "Mr. Xu is not only amazing in flying skills, but also makes people feel like a spring breeze in his life."

Xu Cang didn't say anything, just quietly waiting for Yang's answer.

Soon, Yang patted the armrest of the sofa: "Mr. Xu is very sincere. In the future, British Airways will definitely help us on the route to Western Europe!"

(End of this chapter)