Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers

It's not easy for Xu Cang to tell Xiao Lingyun about Apple's matter. Anyway, the time is not long, so he just asked Xiao Lingyun to sign the acquisition agreement with Apple first.

According to Xiao Lingyun's feedback, Apple seems to be very eager.Xu Cang reckons that Apple has no idea about the iPod. After all, the mainstream portable music player in the market is Sony's Walkman, and the iPod is a latecomer. No one is sure whether it can shake the position of Sony's Walkman.

Apple wants to sign the agreement before the release of the iPod, which also belongs to the category of risk sharing.

Xu Cang didn't stay with Xiao Lingyun for too long, after chatting for a few more words, he went back to the hotel and fell asleep.Xu Cang was basically a trapeze man during this time, even if Xu Cang was a pilot, his body couldn't bear it.

In the middle of falling asleep, Qin Xin still woke her up.After inquiring, I found out that it was Li Rongcheng who came here.

Previously, Li Rongcheng was assigned by Xu Cang to persuade Delta's president, and the news Li Rongcheng brought was not what Xu Cang expected. Delta's president was happy to accept Xu Cang's conditions.

Li Rongcheng also opened a room in the hotel where Xu Cang was staying. The two of them rested for one night, and went to Pratt & Whitney headquarters together with Qin Xin the next day.

Relatively speaking, Puhui's matter is more troublesome. After all, it was Xu Cang who wanted to breach the contract first.

The appearance of Xu Cang did not surprise Clark Lorenz. People who guessed that Pratt & Whitney had been paying attention to Xu Cang. It was not news that he appeared in Canada not long ago, and it was normal for Pratt & Whitney to get news.

After Xu Cang explained his intentions, Clark Lorenz did not show any anger, which surprised Xu Cang.

Xu Cang originally thought that Clark Lorenz would ask for some compensation, but he didn't.After asking, I learned that the impact of the 9 incident on the civil aviation industry has extended to the engine industry.As employees are pessimistic about the industry's prospects, airlines or aircraft leasing companies have lowered their future aircraft demand, which has affected Pratt & Whitney's orders for tomorrow.

Of course, Pratt & Whitney still has surplus food, after all, the past few years have been pretty good.

But the problem is that this sluggish industry situation may continue for a while, and Pratt & Whitney's surplus food cannot be squandered at will, and it needs to be used sparingly.

The test flight requires a lot of expenses. If it succeeds, it is okay. If it fails, it is very likely that a prototype engine will be scrapped, and the loss will be huge.

After all, Pratt & Whitney’s confidence in its own PW8000 is not enough, which also confirms Xu Cang’s idea from the side, Pratt & Whitney’s variable speed engine technology is stuck on the transmission gearbox. make.

In the past, when the finances were abundant, it was acceptable to try it, but now it is really impossible to try it.

Moreover, Xu Cang's wound has not completely healed, and his normal life is fine, but once he encounters any extreme situation during the flight test, the wound will easily become the decisive factor affecting life and death, which is a huge hidden danger.

He didn't have much money, the prospects were not good, the test pilot was in poor health, and various factors combined to cause Clark Lorenz to have little expectations for the test flight itself, and he even did not put forward any conditions for breach of contract.

Of course, on the one hand, when the industry improves and funds are sufficient later, Pratt & Whitney will definitely give it a try on variable speed engines.After more than ten years of research and development, it is a pity to throw it away like this.In addition, this period of time also requires waiting for the technological progress of the accessory box. If the problem of the accessory box cannot be solved, Pratt & Whitney may need to bypass this hurdle and redesign the theory.

Another aspect is that Xu Cang can now exert influence on the airlines in the CAAC region. In the downturn of civil aviation prospects in the future, the Chinese market is a market worthy of attention. As a local snake, Xu Cang should be respected.

Since Clark Lorenz had no intention of pursuing it from the beginning, the conversation between the two was quite pleasant.

During the conversation, Xu Cang intentionally or unintentionally asked about the outsourcing companies of Pratt & Whitney's accessory gearboxes.Clark Lorenz didn't shy away from it at all, and directly said that it was an Italian company.The reason why he is not concealed at all is that the company has not made any progress over the years, and Pratt & Whitney has already had the idea of ​​​​changing outsourcing partners.

However, Xu Cang wrote down this information.

After staying in the United States for a while, Xu Cang later transformed into a ruthless signing machine, traveling around the country to sign contracts, including a trip to Boeing to discuss the introduction of the 757 production line.

At the same time, Xu Cang learned through communication with Lance Thamel that the Boeing leader was in the World Trade Center when the 9/11 incident occurred.However, because the floor he was on was not high, he managed to escape without any danger. I couldn't help but respect him and secretly sigh for his great fortune.

During the trip to the Americas, in addition to Canada's Bombardier aircraft business acquisition involving a relatively large scope and the agreement taking time to draw up, and the introduction of the 757 production line, there are many details that need to be negotiated. Others, such as the acquisition of six American companies and the ordering contract for 777 aircraft All done.

After all the details of the agreement on Bombardier's aircraft business and the 757 production line were finalized, Xu Cang came over again to wrap up the matter.

Victorville's flight was delayed for several days. Xu Cang and Qin Xin followed the plane back to China, while Xiao Lingyun and Li Rongcheng stayed here to complete the remaining business.

After returning to China, Xu Cang flew to Shanghai via Guam, and then returned to Erhai Lake from Shanghai.

As soon as we got back to Erhai Lake, Yi Feng was already waiting at the building, Xu Cang immediately went up to meet him, and said with a smile, "I heard that you just arrived, have you finished your business in Japan?"

"Well, the agreement in Japan has been signed, and I just show up to represent you." Yi Feng's face was not very good-looking: "How about it, can you bear the hard work, the establishment of the group is two days late also."

"No need, just sleep well." Xu Cang smiled, not only not tired, but even a little excited.

Beside Xu Cang, Qin Xin noticed a person standing not far from the first floor of the base, it was Zhao Ning.Seeing Zhao Ning waving at Qin Xin, Qin Xinxin found a reason with Xu Cang and left, then went to find Zhao Ning in private.

Xu Cang seemed in a good mood: "When you were in the United States, you told me that Luo Tianrong took the bait?"

"With Gong Yue's cooperation, and Qiao Lin's idiot's push, Luo Tianrong finally took the bait." Yi Feng said: "It shouldn't be too long, and it's time to close the net over there."

Xu Cang was even more happy: "That's right, that's right. Don't blame us for spreading so much bait. By the way, Phoenix Aviation School will be acquired later. The owner of the aviation school can't bear it anymore. The price won't be very high. After the acquisition, Merged with our simulator center to form Cangqing Flight Training, independent of the aviation sector."

If it is bigger, the flight training business can definitely be counted as the aviation sector.However, the planned aviation sector business is already too strong, and if the flight training business is added, then the person in charge of the aviation sector has too much power, so a part of it must be separated.

"Well, I'll send someone to talk about that."

Xu Cang looked around: "By the way, there is one more thing. Xia Shuyue returned to China early. I have been unable to find her on the phone recently. Have you seen her at the company?"

"Xia Shuyue." Yi Feng's complexion finally changed a little: "Xu Cang, I just want to tell you something."

Xu Cang was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Not far away, as soon as Qin Xin came to Zhao Ning, she saw Zhao Ning whispering: "Mr. Qin, Xia Shuyue seems to be going to live in England for several years."

"Several years, so long, what did she do in England?"

Zhao Ning said: "I don't know. Xia Shuyue doesn't have many friends. She mentioned it to her friends two days ago. I just found out yesterday. I called and sent you a message, but you didn't reply."

"I'm sorry, I've been flying and forgot to turn on my phone." Qin Xin rubbed her temples. If Xia Shuyue was going to live in England for a long time, what about Xu Cang?
Suddenly, Qin Xin felt something in her heart, and her eyes turned to look into the distance.

Not far from the entrance of the base, Xu Cang and Yi Feng were standing opposite each other. At this moment, Xu Cang was holding a letter in his hand, and his face was gloomy like never before.

Qin Xin hesitated for a moment, but still did not step forward. It still depends on how Xu Cang faces this kind of thing.

However, judging from what is known so far, although Xia Shuyue said she was going to live in the UK for a long time, she did not say she would not come back, so the situation may not be very bad.

The letter was not long, and Xu Cang finished reading it very quickly. He said with a sullen face: "See you in five years, five years."

"Xu Cang, Xia Shuyue told me not to tell you in advance, maybe she doesn't want you to go to her." Yi Feng whispered: "She is not a child anymore, she should have the right to choose."

However, Xu Cang folded the letter and said a name coldly: "Richard Baier!"

Before, Richard Bayer sent him a message saying that he had found a suitable successor, so that Xu Cang could safely make deals with people from EASA and FAA and get benefits.At first, Xu Cang thought that what Richard Bayer found was the person who made an emergency landing on the road in Canada, but unexpectedly, what Richard Bayer found was Xia Shuyue.

Although it is not 90.00%, but at least [-]% sure that Xia Shuyue went to the UK to succeed the International Federation of Airline Pilots Association.

Xu Cang felt very complicated about this reality.He has no objection to Xia Shuyue's pursuit of her own career, but he is worried that Xia Shuyue agreed to accept the succession of the International Federation of Airline Pilots Association for other reasons, because in Xu Cang's impression, Xia Shuyue should have no regard for the successor association. No interest.

Xia Shuyue hadn't answered his calls before, thinking that she really didn't want to see him, so she could only try to contact Richard Bayer.

But the moment Xu Cang took out his mobile phone, his eyes suddenly froze. Outside the glass gate of the base, a thin figure stood quietly.

Xu Cang was startled: "Lianshanli!?"

In the international departure hall of Hanking Airport, Xia Shuyue was pulling a suitcase and sitting at the boarding gate with indifferent eyes. The check-in information showed Hanking’s flight to London.

Beside her, Richard Baier handed her the phone: "Xu Cang is calling."

Xia Shuyue's eyes flickered: "We will meet again in five years, and it's not like we will never see each other again. There is no need to be so sad."

"But everything has changed five years later." Richard Beyer whispered.

Xia Shuyue's eyes were a little sad: "I know, that's why I need to leave here."

Yesterday I was so excited that I posted two chapters, the ending will be tomorrow