director of the millennium

For the time being, Wu Yuan is not clear about what is happening in the country.

In fact, even in the domestic media, few people have noticed that a small epidemic is emerging, let alone the United States across the ocean.

However, Wu Yuan had a rough idea in his mind. He was almost counting the days to calculate when this wave of "black swan events" that affected all industries would pay off.

This also gave him a greater sense of urgency.

"I remember that the first patient was diagnosed on December 12, but the news did not start to spread until the 12th, and the real impact did not expand until early January."

"It's already the 26th, it's almost there."

After counting in his mind, Wu Yuan had to turn his attention to another matter, which was the delivery of the private jet.

In May this year, he ordered two Gulfstream G5 business jets from Gulfstream.

Because they did not choose luxurious private modifications, the two aircraft were successfully rolled off the production line after more than half a year of production.

Yes, it was built that fast.

After all, this is not a private customization and modification of a large commercial wide-body intercontinental passenger aircraft such as the Boeing 747. It is normal to spend two years to customize such a large aircraft, including internal private customization.

But Gulfstream is different. Gulfstream itself specializes in building business jets. It can be said that they serve companies and wealthy people who need private jets. Customized aircraft is their main business. In addition, the Gulfstream G450 is a very mature product. The production line has been running at full capacity. It is not fast to get it in your hands in half a year.

Wu Yuan, who was anxious to get his own private jet and apply for a flight back to China, went to the production area of ​​Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to "sign for" his large aircraft as soon as Gulfstream notified him.

For this reason, Jovan also complained to Wu Yuan, thinking that it was wrong for him to handle personal matters in the middle of work.

Unfortunately, Jovan couldn't stop Wu Yuan's behavior.

On the morning of December 2019, 12, Wu Yuan arrived at Gulfstream Airport in Savannah, Georgia.

Yes, Gulfstream has its own private airport, which is even built in the production area of ​​their business jets. Across the airport runway is Gulfstream's aircraft production line.

As soon as Wu Yuan landed and got out of the plane, he saw a newly assembled aircraft being towed out of the huge production shed.

"That's the company's newest model, the ultra-long-range G650 business jet. It has the largest cabin and the longest range of any aircraft in its class. It can fly 13000 kilometers with a full tank of fuel."

A Gulfstream manager who was waiting beside the runway to greet Wu Yuan noticed his gaze and immediately introduced him.

After all, this is an important customer who has placed an order for two business jets. Who knows if there will be a third one in the future? The relationship must be maintained well!
“在2010年5月2日的一次试飞中，G650飞出了创纪录的0.925马赫，飞行高度约13000米。”

"This flight speed is the highest Mach number that a subsonic civilian aircraft can reach."

"The G650 holds the record for the highest flight Mach number and the longest range. When flying at Mach 0.85, the Gulfstream G650 can fly up to 12964 kilometers."

The person in charge was still chattering about Gulfstream's best and fastest business jet to Wu Yuan, but Wu Yuan was not interested in it at all.

Not only because the G650 is much more expensive than the G450, but also because he really doesn't need this aircraft.

Although the maximum range of the G450 is only over 8000 kilometers, and it cannot even fly directly from China to the United States, and it has to stop in Hawaii for refueling, he thinks that 8000 kilometers is enough. After all, both he and the executives of his company are mostly active in Asia, mainly flying to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Only he himself occasionally needs to fly to the United States, but he can completely accept a stop in Hawaii, which is not a big deal.

"Let's take a look at my two new planes." Wu Yuan said with a smile.

"Of course." The person in charge tactfully shut his mouth and led Wu Yuan to the enclosed apron not far from the airport runway, where two Gulfstream G450s were already parked.

"Sir, the Gulfstream G450 you ordered is also an excellent business jet."

"The G450 is a replacement and upgrade model developed based on the company's earlier long-range business jet G400."

“Compared to the G400, it introduces advanced cockpit technology, adopts an advanced electronic flight instrument system, improves the cabin environment and comfort, and further increases the range.”

"The G450 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay611-8C turbofan engines. After 23 minutes of takeoff, the aircraft can reach a cruising altitude of 41000 feet. Currently, the G450 has a maximum cruising speed of Mach 0 and a non-stop flight range of 88 nautical miles."

“The G450 has a very strong climb capability, reaching its initial cruise altitude of 21 feet in just 41000 minutes, and is equipped with a low-noise auxiliary power unit that can operate at high altitudes.”

“The G450 cabin has also been significantly improved, with more usable space, making it the largest long-range business jet in its class.”

"At the same time, the G450 passenger cabin is a perfect combination of tradition and modern technology. It combines modernity, comfort and usability. It has three independently adjustable temperature zones, 3% fresh air, 100 oval-shaped full-view cabins, and a maximum cabin altitude of 12 feet."

“Among business jets in its class, the G450 is the best, most comfortable and has the highest range.”

"According to your requirements, each G450 you ordered has 12 passenger seats, an internal cabin length of 13.74 meters, an internal cabin width of 2.24 meters, an internal cabin height of 1.88 meters, and an internal volume of 43.2 cubic meters."

"As a business jet, this standard is already very luxurious."

When it comes to what the salesperson says, just listen to half of it.

At least Wu Yuan still felt a little regretful when he heard the final introduction of the interior length, width and height.

After all, a business jet is not a wide-body passenger aircraft. It is really not big at more than two meters wide and more than 13 meters long. It can even be said to be very compact. It is smaller than Boeing's smallest narrow-body passenger aircraft.

But as a private jet for only 12 passengers, this size is enough.

After all, Wu Yuan had not originally planned to buy a "sky palace". It was not that he could not afford it, but that there was no need to do so.

Under the guidance of the Gulfstream person in charge, he entered the two Gulfstream G450s and took a tour.

It is a very standard business jet. It cannot be called luxurious, but the standard of each passenger seat is almost the same as that of the business class in an airliner, and the best two seats are the same as those in the first class of an airliner.

It is just right for two executives traveling on business with 2-8 subordinates. It is definitely more comfortable than taking a public flight. There is also a living room and rest area on the plane, so the freedom is much greater than taking an airline flight.

Overall, Wu Yuan was quite satisfied. He never pursued the best material enjoyment, and such a business jet was enough for him.

"Thank you, I'm very satisfied!" He said to the person in charge of Gulfstream with a smile on his face: "From today on, these two planes belong to me, right?" (End of this chapter)