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Whether Jan Smuts wants it or not, Bloemfontein Airport will eventually be operated by airlines.

After making this decision, Yang Smuts suddenly felt relaxed. At this time, Yang Smuts suddenly discovered that Orange State still had a choice. It was not only Niagara who was willing to build an airport for Bloemfontein.

Saran Air and Rhodesia Air are also willing to lend a helping hand.

Well, "helping hand" is not appropriate to describe it. Air Rhodesia and Air Nyasaland are both commercial companies. The pursuit of profits is the main purpose. The conditions offered by the two companies are relatively harsh. Relatively speaking, Luo

The conditions offered by Desia are better, but Nyasaland Airlines is stronger.

Both Air Rhodesia and Air Nyasaland have agreed to advance funding to build the airport in Bloemfontein, and the cost will be gradually deducted from the Orange State Government’s subsequent dividends.

Regarding the operating period, Nyasaland Airlines proposed a condition of 30 years, while Rhodesian Air only required 25 years. Both companies agreed to employ Orange people as much as possible, but everything must be in line with the interests of the company.

The Orange State Government and Bloemfontein Municipality cannot interfere.

If the Orange State Government accepts the conditions of Nyasaland Airlines, then after 30 years, the Orange State Government can obtain all control of the airport. During this period, the Orange State Government can still receive a steady stream of dividends.

Taking into account the income of Pretoria Airport, it is about R150,000 per year.

"Of course, 150,000 rand per year is only an approximation. The specific amount depends on the specific income of the airport, but we at Nyasaland Airlines can guarantee that the minimum will not be less than 100,000 rand." Nyasaland Airlines

Senior Operations Director Chen Xie introduced the design drawings of Bloemfontein Airport to Yang Smozi.

The Bloemfontein Airport planned by Nyasaland Airlines has a terminal building and an air cargo terminal, two runways with a length of 900 meters, three aircraft parking areas, four parking lots, and an airport surrounding the airport.

Series of ancillary facilities.

The design drawings of Air Rhodesia are similar to those of Air Nyasaland. Both companies require full operating rights of the airport and its ancillary facilities. In addition, Air Rhodesia is also willing to bear part of the construction costs of the airport road.

"According to your design drawings, the total area of ​​the airport is only about 10 square kilometers. Why do you require 50 square kilometers?" Of course, Yang Smozi is not easy to fool. Bloemfontein Airport is about ten kilometers away from Bloemfontein city.

Kilometers or so, the land value around the airport is still relatively high.

“Your Excellency, Governor, you should know that with the initial investment plus operating costs, plus dividends to the Orange State Government and Bloemfontein Municipal Government, the airport made almost no money in the first ten years of operation. These lands? That’s Nigeria.

The real reason why Asalan Airlines is willing to invest in Bloemfontein Airport." Chen Xie said bluntly. This method is the same as attracting private capital to build railways in Southern Africa. Once the railway is built, the federal government will transfer ten kilometers on both sides of the railway.

The land within it should be used as a reward to companies or individuals who invest in building railways.

 Rock and Stoudemire made huge profits in the process.

Of course, the same is true for airports. Chen Xie didn’t lie. After deducting various costs, the airport made almost no money in the first ten years. But because the airport is so close to the city, the land around the city is still very valuable.

"Okay, prepare in the next few days. I will invite you to Bloemfontein in a few days and let the members of parliament make their choice." Of course Yang Smuts is not stupid? He hopes that Nyasaland Airlines and

Can Air Rhodesia compete head-on? Only in this way can the Orange State Government obtain the maximum benefit.

"Okay, I'll wait for your call anytime." Chen Xie was not discouraged. Yang Shimozi had his own little plan, but Chen Xie was not stupid either.

Leaving Yang Smuts’ office, the person waiting in line behind Chen Xie to be received by Yang Smuts was De Almeida, senior manager of Air Rhodesia.

 As colleagues, Chen Xie and de Almeida are also old acquaintances.

 When the two of them passed each other, De Almeida gave Chen Xie a questioning look.

 Chen Xie kept smiling and nodded slightly. The secretary who escorted Chen Xie out was completely unaware.

 Later, Chen Xie received a call from de Almeida. The two met by chance in a tavern.

“How difficult is our governor? He probably regards us as philanthropists.” De Almeida complained repeatedly after meeting Chen Xie. In fact, it is understandable, as everyone hopes to strive for greater interests.

“What are you going to do?” Chen Xie ordered a glass of Oak Town wine, and de Almeida ordered dark beer.

"What else can we do? Will Air Nyasaland give away more profits?" De Almeida sneered. There are only two airlines in Southern Africa, Air Nyasaland and Air Rhodesia. Yang

·In fact, Shi Mozi didn’t have much choice.

Considering the relationship between Rock and Stoudemire, Yang Smuts's idea will most likely come to nothing. Nyasaland Airlines and Rhodesia Airways will not kill each other because of Bloemfontein Airport. The two companies have joined forces to maintain a tacit understanding.

This is the only way to maintain profits. Competition can exist within a certain range, but it cannot affect fundamental interests.

 and the feelings between the two airlines.

“Actually, it’s not impossible. The construction cost of the airport is less and the aircraft is more expensive.” Chen Xie graduated from Nyasaland University only three years ago and is now a qualified businessman.

"Hahahaha, if the cost of building the airport is not reduced, and the price of the aircraft is not reduced, the profits will not be greater." De Almeida is also a sinister person. Airlines do not rely on airports to make profits. Once the airport is repaired, it will always require

Airplanes, and airplanes are consumables, are the core of airline profits.

"I heard that you are also going to expand your business in Europe. How is it going now?" Chen Xie is very interested in the movements of Rhodesia Airways. Nyasaland Airlines has started to expand its European business a few years ago. How is it going now?

Not bad.

 After the World War, countries around the world have increased their research on civil aviation, including the UK, the United States, France, and Italy, which have all established their own airlines. Even Japan is trying to get a share of the pie.

However, generally speaking, Nyasaland Airlines has a very obvious first-mover advantage. Aircraft produced by Nyasaland Airlines account for more than 70% of the civil aircraft currently in use, and Air Rhodesia accounts for the remaining 30%.

Another nearly 20% was taken away, and other airlines were struggling.

 Among the competitors of the two companies in southern Africa, let alone Japan, which is still in the test flight stage, the worst is probably Italy. So far, not a single aircraft has been sold, and it is basically on the verge of bankruptcy.

"You, a person from Nyasaland Airlines, have the nerve to ask this question? If the business in Europe is developing very well, why should I go to Bloemfontein to fight with you." De Almeida is not optimistic, in the south

In Africa, Rhodesian Airways can still compete with Nyasaland Airways. Outside of southern Africa, Rhodesian Airways has almost no advantage.

 In every aspect, there is a huge gap between Air Rhodesia and Nyasaland Air.

However, in southern Africa, relying on Stoudemire's influence, Rhodesian Airways was still able to get some business. At least the aviation business of Rhodesia and Cape was taken away by Rhodesian Airways.

However, Stoudemire's influence is limited to southern Africa. Outside of southern Africa, the influence of Nyasaland Airlines is beyond the reach of Rhodesian Airlines. Don't forget that during the World War, Rock was the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force. This position

The influence brought by it is still huge, and has surpassed the Allied Powers. Within the Alliance, Rock also has huge influence.

“You may not win even if you fight to the death,” Chen Xie said proudly. Yang Smuts hoped that Rhodesia Airways could launch a price war with Nyasaland Airways. This idea was good, but it was actually unrealistic.

Now it is not a question of whether Rhodesia Air wants to start a price war, but whether it dares to do so.

If a price war is really launched, Air Rhodesia will really not be able to win against Nyasaland Air.

At first, Rock supported Stoudemire to establish an airline, and even generously sent some technical personnel to Stoudemire. In fact, he must have had reservations. The aircraft produced by Nyasaland Airlines, both in terms of performance and stability,

, are all better than Rhodesian Airways.

  Even in terms of cost, Rhodesia Airways does not have an advantage.

"You, Nyasaland Airlines, have already taken over Nyasaland, Transvaal, Victoria, and Dias, so why can't you give us some business to Rhodesian Airlines?" De Almeida felt a little itchy in her teeth.

Want to get something to chew.

The advantage of Nyasaland Air is not limited to the above four states. In the entire Southern African Union, except Rhodesia and Cape, all aviation business is monopolized by Nyasaland Air, and Rhodesian Air has no way to intervene.

Today's cities have not reached the point where one city needs two airports. Although Rhodesian Air's planes can use the airport built by Nyasaland Airlines, they still have to pay some fees after all. Don't underestimate this little management fee.

The advantages accumulate more and more.

“Come on, I don’t have the power to make decisions. Besides, I also want to earn more money and buy more land in Victoria.” Chen Xie is also Chinese, and his attachment to land is unshakable.

Even Luo Ke didn’t forget to buy land after making money, not to mention other Chinese people.

Chen Xie is the senior operations director of Nyasaland Airlines, and his income is still very generous. In Victoria, Chen Xie already owns a farm with an area of ​​1,500 acres. Even if he resigns now, Chen Xie will rely on his farm in Victoria to earn more.

You can also live a very good life.

Of course, the bigger the farm, the higher the tax it has to pay. According to the "New Tax Law", Chen Xie's farm has to pay an annual land tax of R60.