Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

Chapter 362 Takeover of Airbus!

"You want to buy Boeing 777?" Huang Jingdu was stunned: "Mr. Xu, do you know that Boeing 777 is a wide-body aircraft?"

In Huang Jing's impression, Xu Cang's Spring and Summer Airlines does not have international routes.

"Or are you going to buy it for Kingfisher Airlines?"

However, Huang Jing still felt that it was unscientific.He knows that Kingfisher Airlines is Xu Cang's business, but Kingfisher Airlines basically operates routes within Europe, and there are few ultra-long-distance routes.Moreover, the cheap operation of Kingfisher Airlines is obviously not suitable for using Boeing 777.

Although Huang Jing is from Boeing, from the perspective of Kingfisher Airlines, if you really want to implement ultra-long-range routes, it is better to use Airbus 330 or Boeing 767.Of course, in the current market, the competitiveness of the Airbus 330 is greater than that of the Boeing 767. At the beginning of the establishment of the Boeing 777 project, it was to replace the Boeing 767 and compete with the Airbus 330.

The Boeing 777 is good in everything, and almost all technical indicators are better than the Airbus 330, but it has a huge disadvantage, that is, it is expensive.The list price of a Boeing 777 is nearly a third higher than that of an Airbus 330, which is quite an exaggeration.

Xu Cang laughed: "About how I use it, do I have to report it to the aircraft manufacturer?"

"No, no, no, of course you don't need this." Huang Jing hurriedly said, "I'm just curious that Mr. Xu probably won't use the Boeing 777, and the price of the Boeing 777 is relatively high."

"If I remember correctly, the slightly newer Boeing 777-200 costs $2.7 million?"

"Yes, but this is the lowest." Huang Jing quickly added: "Mr. Xu, the price of our latest Boeing 777-300 has risen to 2.9 million US dollars. Mr. Xu's relationship will naturally not be handled according to the list price, but...such a high-value product is not like the previous 737-900 aircraft."

A long time ago, Xu Cang bought a 737-900 in installments with Li Rongcheng, the former president of Boeing Asia Pacific, and paid for it in ten installments over ten years, which was a record.However, at that time, Boeing was asking Xu Cang, and the value of Boeing 737 was indeed slightly smaller, and the quantity was not large.

However, the Boeing 777 is different. One Boeing 777 can be exchanged for several Boeing 737s.If this is still repayment in ten years, then Boeing really can't accept it.

Huang Jing didn't dare to speak too clearly, for fear of offending Xu Cang.However, he secretly doubted whether Xu Cang could afford the Boeing 777.

"Model 300? I don't want that stuff." Xu Cang immediately said, "I want 777-300ER."

"300ER?" Huang Jing didn't turn his head around for a moment: "We don't have 777-300ER?"

"That's because I didn't make a request. I made it a long time ago. Listen carefully, remember all my requests below."

"You want to customize the plane?"

"Yes?" Xu Cang smiled and said, "Can't you?"

There was an obvious exclamation from Huang Jing's side, followed by the sound of something breaking, and then Huang Jing's national curse.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, I'm going to get something to record."

About a minute later, Huang Jing's voice came from the phone: "Speak."

"First of all, I have to explain to you that the following conversation will be recorded. My customized modification plan for the Boeing 777 is unique to me. You cannot follow this plan without authorization."

"This... can't be done." Huang Jing said directly: "Actually, it's not that it can't be said. Each customized plan is formulated by the airline company according to its own needs. Every airline has a different situation. How can there be such a universal customized plan?" .”

"I'm very satisfied with my plan, and I don't want others to use it, so this one won't work?"

Huang Jing was annoyed by Xu Cang's nagging: "Okay, okay, okay, you can use it alone. Tell me, I will remember, if you are worried, you can apply for a patent for your solution."

"Hey, good idea, I'll do it later." Xu Cang thought for a while: "Remember, change the engine of the Boeing 777-300 to a GE90-115B engine, and install a beveled small engine at the end of the wing. Wings, and give me reinforcements for the engine mounts and casings"

"Wait a minute, what's a sloping winglet?"

Xu Cang was interrupted by Huang Jing, and seemed a little annoyed: "You will understand after talking to your design department. If you still don't understand, refer to the winglet of 767-400ER."

"Little Wing of 767-400ER, let me remember." Huang Jing hurriedly said: "You continue."

"My data requirements for 300ER are that the fuselage length is increased by 0.04 meters, the wingspan is increased by 3.9 meters, and the cabin width is increased by 0.01 meters."

"Wait a minute!"

Xu Cang was very irritable: "What are you doing, you keep interrupting me."

"No, is your request so accurate?" Huang Jing was numb: "0.01 meter accuracy?"

"Can you guarantee the accuracy of 0.01 meters?"

"sure."

"That's fine, why do you care about me making this modification?" Xu Cang continued: "The maximum fuel capacity needs to reach 181280 liters, the cruising range is increased to 14600 kilometers, and the maximum take-off weight is increased to 351500 kilograms." Xu Cang recalled Xia: "Let's leave it at that, just change according to this standard."

"That's it?" Huang Jing repeated Xu Cang's request, and muttered in a low voice: "Xu Cang, isn't it a big change if you make such a change? The Boeing 777-300 is already an extended version of the 200 model. We think This is already a relatively suitable size for the 777, and you still want to make it bigger, longer?"

"That's right, just change it like this." Xu Cang confirmed: "In addition, after the change is made according to this plan, order ten frames for me."

"Ten?" Huang Jing was stunned: "Mr. Xu Cang, according to your request, the catalog price of this customized Boeing 777 will exceed [-] million, are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure, only ten." Xu Cang smiled and said, "Also, are the three 777s that were unsubscribed 300 models?"

"Yes."

"Okay, those three planes don't need to be modified, they can be delivered at that time." Xu Cang thought for a while: "If I remember correctly, you need to obtain the airworthiness certificate again if you modify the external structure of the aircraft?"

Some airlines have requirements for interior decoration. This modification plan is generally relatively simple and does not involve changes to the aircraft fuselage, so a new airworthiness certificate is not required.However, Xu Cang not only needs to change the engine, but also the structure of the aircraft fuselage. Of course, the platform remains unchanged, but he still needs to obtain a new airworthiness certificate.

Of course, this kind of situation is not uncommon. Anyway, if minor modifications are made on the Boeing 777 platform, the new airworthiness certificate will come out very quickly.But even if it is soon, it will take more than two years.

"Can it be delivered within three years?" Xu Cang asked.

"Do you really want ten crosses?" Huang Jing was stunned.

Xu Cang was a little puzzled: "Is the order of ten 777s considered a big order? Or are you driving customers out?"

"No, no, that's me." Huang Jing slowed down a little, his voice became brighter, ordering ten 777s at one time is indeed a big order, almost equivalent to ordering nearly forty Boeing 737s at one time.Even if there is no previous relationship, after buying these ten Boeing 777s, Xu Cang is also a big customer of Boeing, especially the recent bad luck of Boeing 777. With such an order, it can be regarded as a boost to Boeing 777 morale: "Mr. Xu, if you really want ten 777s, then we can give you the best price. One is about 1.6 million to 1.7 million."

Generally speaking, the lowest price of the aircraft can reach half of the list price.However, this is generally the same price that an aircraft of the same type will enjoy after buying several aircrafts.It was the first time for Xu Cang to buy a Boeing 777, and it stands to reason that there shouldn't be such a high discount. Huang Jing was quite polite.

There is no way, the Boeing 777 is too expensive, and it is not worthwhile to scare away big customers without giving more discounts.

"Yes." Xu Cang was straightforward.

"Then Mr. Xu. We need a deposit of about 5.00%. If we cancel the subscription later, we will deduct [-]% of the liquidated damages. Of course, if no one takes over the plane, the percentage of liquidated damages will be higher."

Xu Cang is an industry insider, so he understands this, so he readily agreed: "I will go to the United States later, and I will sign a contract with you, and I will bring the deposit with me."

As soon as he heard that Xu Cang was really going to come to the United States, he could basically be sure that it was not a joke. Thinking of this, Huang Jing was delighted to finally see the money back.

Don't look at Boing's aggressiveness, but in fact, in the communication with Xu Cang, Boing was the one who paid more.

Unexpectedly, I could still make money from Xu Cang.

In any case, with the three Boeing 777-300s he took over, the order for 777 Boeing [-]s is definitely a big order. As the successor, it is also a good performance.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Cang was a little helpless, he could hear Huang Jing's heartfelt joy, and secretly sighed that Huang Jing was also the president of Boeing Asia Pacific, why was he so naive?
先不说最近接手的三架波音777-300，后面十架定制版的波音777-300ER的购买费用就高达接近17亿美元。虽说这笔费用不可能一次性付完，但是其总数也是相当惊人了。

Xu Cang had a bunch of ways to make money in his mind, how could he really spend 17 billion US dollars to buy those ten 777s, and it would take a year of the monkey to get back the money?
In the future, Xu Cang will definitely develop international routes, but the cost performance of choosing Boeing 777 is too low.Of course, this is for poor people like Xu Cang. For some giant airlines with deep pockets, the Boeing 777 is quite good.

If there is no accident, Xu Cang's choice of wide-body aircraft for international routes in the future will be Airbus, not Boeing 777, or even Boeing 787 in the future.

Since Xu Cang does not know how to use a Boeing 777, why should he buy it?
Just now, Xu Cang suddenly thought of an idea.

In fact, there is a job as a broker, and Xu Cang may think that he can be an airplane broker.Although the refit plan that Xu Cang mentioned to Huang Jing seems a little capricious, but in fact, it is a customized plan proposed by Air France in the future, and it will become the best-selling model of Boeing 777 in the future.

Not only did Xu Cang take the lead, but he also patented the custom-made plan, and others would have to pay him if they wanted it in the future. I don't know how comfortable it is.

Putting away the phone, Xu Cang took it out again for some reason, and looked at the photos Xia Shuyue sent to him before.

To be honest, this picture is not very clear, but the feeling is very strong.

If his memory is correct, two years later, a flight operating on the Nordic route will crash due to the strong electromagnetic induction of the aurora.Since this is a rare case of an accident caused by electromagnetic induction in the history of civil aviation, Xu Cang paid a little attention. When checking the information, Xu Cang even saw the information of the passengers, including a very beautiful one with a tie A girl with a single ponytail.

In terms of appearance alone, Xia Shuyue is actually more in line with Xu Cang's aesthetics.Therefore, Xu Cang took another look at that time, and lamented that the good times are gone, so he has a little more impression.

Before, Xia Shuyue basically didn't wear a ponytail, so she didn't feel anything, but the photo on the cover of the medical examination book was too visual, which made Xu Cang restless.

Just when Xu Cang was agitated, the phone screen suddenly lit up, it was Xiao Lingyun's number.

As soon as Xu Cang connected, Xiao Lingyun's wild laughter came from the opposite side: "Xu Cang, it's crazy, this time it's really profitable. Airbus's stock fell by [-]% in just two hours after the market opened today. Airbus has never seen such a fall in this life. Now the capital market is all bearish on Airbus, and it seems that it is accompanied by a large number of Airbus orders. "

"Someone is disrupting the situation?"

This time, Airbus made a major mistake in drawing and manufacturing due to the out-of-sync software version. To be honest, although this mistake is outrageous, it is not a serious technical problem after all, and it is more inclined to management confusion.

The seriousness of this kind of thing varies from person to person. Some people think that this kind of thing is just a momentary mistake, not a big deal.Some people think that this exposes a huge loophole in Airbus's management, and that there may be more problems in the future, which is an extremely serious mistake.

It is certain that the Airbus stock will plummet, and the plummet at the opening of the market will be a bit exaggerated. Xu Cang feels that someone is playing tricks.

"Sure, I know who it is when I think about it." Xiao Lingyun is an insider and knows better: "Almost all financial and aviation media are bombarding Airbus, and the contents of the drafts are very similar. Is someone deliberately messing with Airbus? In this world, who wants Airbus to die the most, isn’t that Boeing? Xu Cang, didn’t you discuss with Boeing before, if Airbus is in trouble, Boeing will definitely step on it. Foot? This time it looks like it’s not a foot, it’s stepping on the face of Airbus, and it’s going to kill Airbus.”

Xu Cang was also a little speechless. He knew that Boeing hated Airbus, but it shouldn't be like this.

They almost bought the mainstream financial and aviation media all over the world, and the guns were unanimously chasing and attacking Airbus.The key point is that Airbus really has nothing to do this time, and they can't even pay back. If they talk back, they will be ridiculed a lot.

To be honest, the A380 project is so short-lived, and it has a lot to do with this major mistake, which led to a bad start and missed the best release time.After that, the A380 did not pass smoothly, so that it ended hastily in the end.

"Xu Cang, this Airbus stock has plummeted too quickly, and we may see the outcome within a week." Xiao Lingyun estimated: "In just this week, I estimate that we can make two billion at a time. It’s more comfortable than printing money, I’ve never seen such a cool thing in my life.”

"Two billion?" Xu Cang was actually not very satisfied. However, their principal was relatively small before, and it was almost the limit to earn 20 billion in a week: "Ling Yun, this time the money is completely paid off." After the stock of the brokerage. Withholding part of the funds, we will buy a large number of Airbus stocks when Airbus’s stock price is at its lowest.”

"You want to buy Airbus stock?" Xiao Lingyun was stunned: "You want to buy the bottom of Airbus?"

"Yeah, that's what it means."

"This can be a bottom-buying. Airbus is in big trouble this time. If it doesn't make it through, it may have to get over it. Even if it doesn't die, it will be a serious injury. It will take a long time to recuperate. Even if it can make money by buying the bottom, the cycle will not It's too long."

Perhaps earning 20 billion a week made Xiao Lingyun feel comfortable doing it, but he didn't want to do this kind of long-term profit.

"Ling Yun, listen to me and leave some money"

Before Xu Cang finished speaking, he suddenly heard a strange cry from Xiao Lingyun: "No, why did the Airbus stock price go up? What's going on?"

Then there was a crackling sound of keyboard tapping, and soon Xiao Lingyun's terrifying roar came from the mobile phone: "Damn it, someone is buying a lot of Airbus stocks, and someone is saving Airbus."

"What? The Airbus stock price has risen?" Xu Cang was shocked. Xu Cang can only make money when the Airbus stock plummets. How can the stock price rise now?

If Airbus has such a big accident, the capital market will definitely lose confidence in Airbus, so there will be a stock sell-off.This situation is normal, but if it is too violent, an avalanche effect will occur.

The more stocks are sold, the lower the stock price, and more people will sell stocks in panic, leading to a vicious circle.

Therefore, if you want to save this stock, a very common way is to have a huge amount of capital to buy the stock to maintain the stock price and prevent an avalanche.

Airbus should obviously fall now, but in fact it suddenly rose against the trend, and it is obvious that there is a big capital shot.

"No, it shouldn't be like this." Xu Cang never remembered the idea of ​​big capital saving Airbus.

In this way, investors will feel that there is a large capital supporting Airbus, and the negative impact of the A380 delay will not be great, so under this situation, Airbus is likely to survive the crisis.Even under some extreme conditions, Airbus' stock price will not only return to its original level, but may even go higher.

The financial market is all about confidence, it depends on whether the market is optimistic about you.

If the market is optimistic, even a pig can fly.

Just this time, Airbus fell a big somersault because of the A380, but from a long-term perspective, Airbus has its own technology, and it is still a good investment project, and it can be seen from this incident that Airbus has With big capital at its back, even if something goes wrong, it won't go downhill.

It is a stock with a good prospect in itself, and there are large capitals at the bottom, so the investment market will definitely be optimistic.

If an extreme situation occurs and Airbus' stock price rises instead of falling, Xu Cang may lose money, not to mention making money.

"Which bastard is it that spends so much money on Airbus?" Xiao Lingyun cursed angrily, but there was obviously a little fear in his voice. This situation is very dangerous for Xu Cang.

At this moment, Xu Cang's cell phone vibrated again, it was a new call.

Xu Cang took it away and looked, his eyelids twitched. It was Dr. Xu Ruxing's number.

"Why are you looking for me at this time?" Even though Xu Cang was in a state of confusion at this time, Xu Cang was still able to be more patient with Dr. Xu Ruxing. After calming down his emotions, Xu Cang first said to Xiao Lingyun: "I will accept a phone call."

After finishing speaking, Xu Cang answered Xu Ruxing's call.

"Doctor Xu!"

"Xu Cang, where are you?" Xu Ruxing's voice was still so peaceful, but this time it seemed to be weaker than before.

"I'm in Hanjing. I'm here to do some things. I think I'll be back tomorrow." Xu Cang smiled and said, "Doctor Xu is still in Tianning in Hanjing. I was just about to contact you. If it's convenient, we can have dinner together tonight." .”

"I'm not in Hanjing, so I don't need to eat." Xu Ruxing paused: "Xu Cang, how much did you earn by shorting Airbus?"

Xu Cang's heart skipped a beat: "Doctor Xu, you"

His shorting of Airbus should be very secretive, how could Xu Ruxing know?

"Xu Cang, I don't have much time, so I'm going to make a long story short. You can't accomplish anything with your petty personality. In the field of aviation, you are swaying, but you are still too immature in the capital market. How much money can you make by being an Airbus? "

Xu Cang almost stopped breathing: "It was you who saved Airbus?"

"That's right!" Xu Ruxing admitted directly: "Xu Cang, this opportunity is fleeting, and I can't care about you anymore. You can choose to stop now and still get some benefits, or start with this time, Complete a complete class transition."

To be honest, even Xu Cang felt stuck thinking at this moment.

In fact, there was a time before that Boeing was attacked by a mysterious capital. Because Xu Cang didn't know who the capital was, he was hesitant to cooperate with Boeing.Later, Xu Ruxing once hinted that he had a relationship with that capital, so that Xu Cang could rest assured to cooperate with Boeing.

It was also at that time that Xu Cang obtained the genuine authorization of some aviation materials from Boeing.

However, it now appears that Xu Ruxing is not only a member of that capital, but is likely to be the leader of that capital.

Xu Cang knew that Xu Ruxing was not just a doctor as he appeared on the surface, but he didn't expect him to play so big.

After Xu Ruxing had a showdown, things actually became a little clearer.

Xu Ruxing saved Airbus this time, he must have negotiated terms with Airbus.At the cost of certain conditions, such as Airbus investment cover.However, with Xu Ruxing's tone, he might not really want to help Airbus.

This time is actually the most critical moment for Xu Cang, more critical than any previous decision.

"You don't really want to help Airbus, you are laying mines!" Xu Cang said.

"Isn't this obvious? Airbus invested more than 100 billion US dollars in the A380 project, and their capital flow is very sensitive. Now that the A380 has encountered such serious problems, this is a god-sent opportunity." Xu Ruxing suddenly changed his mind. Turn around: "Xu Cang, when do you think I should detonate this mine?"

Xu Cang was stunned for a moment, but he still pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Wait a little longer, early September."

"Early September?" Xu Ruxing let out a long laugh suddenly: "Okay, Xu Cang, you really did not live up to my expectations. I am very satisfied with your answer."

In fact, Xu Cang didn't really understand the meaning of Xu Ru's jargon, he just felt that Xu Ruxing had to do something very big this time, very big.

"What is your purpose?"

"The board of directors of Airbus has not changed for a long time, haha." Xu Ruxing laughed and said: "Xu Cang, you have to remember that small troubles will never make things happen. During the flight, you have the courage to break everything, And in a business war, you should also have such boldness."

"However, if I move too much, I will be noticed by others."

"Then seize an opportunity and become an existence that no one else can underestimate." Xu Ruxing said suddenly and meaningfully: "The time is very delicate now, Airbus is in crisis now, and it's almost September. You choose September The month made me thunder, doesn’t it mean that Boeing will be overwhelmed in September, doesn’t it?”

Xu Cang's breathing gradually became faster, but Xu Ruxing's voice kept saying, "At this time when Boeing and Airbus are extremely weak, isn't this your best chance? No, this is your only chance. If you miss it, You'll never catch up."

At this time, Xu Cang could hardly stand still, his pupils constricted, and the shock in his heart could not be added.

Xu Cang held onto the nearby railing with one hand to stabilize his figure. He calmed down a little, and asked in a restless tone like before a storm: "Who the hell are you?"

(End of this chapter)