Resource Tycoon Reborn

This incident cast a shadow over Fang Mingyuan's originally good mood. The purchase price of the V2500 turbofan engine was not substantially reduced, which resulted in the cost of the MD90 aircraft not being substantially reduced as previously thought.

.This also means that the md90 aircraft recently manufactured by Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group will still be at a loss. Although the loss has been reduced a lot compared with when Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group was first established, a loss is a loss.

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This also made him realize that putting eggs in one basket is the result! Even if the International Aero Engine Company store bullies customers, Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group can only endure it. However, this incident also brought

One advantage was that there was still considerable opposition in Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group to the MD90's switch to engines from General Electric Aircraft Engine Company, but this time, it was completely silent.

"You don't have to do this. We have become accustomed to such things. Who told us that we have no say in this field at all." Guo Qingshan said with a bitter smile. It can be said that from the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, China has been in the aviation industry.

, it has always been stumbling and troubled. I don’t know how many projects had to be abandoned because of foreign parties tearing up the contract after investing huge amounts of money domestically. This is not only the case with civilian passenger aircraft engines, but also with military fighter aircraft engines.

It's a serious problem. The older generation of airline people would feel calluses on their ears when hearing about the fact that this kind of product is always sold at a high price.

"The country wants to revitalize the domestic aircraft industry, but does not provide enough support. This clever woman can't make a living without rice!" Fang Mingyuan said with a dissatisfied look on his face, "The engine is the core of the aircraft. When will the country be able to have a domestically produced aviation industry that can do well?

Engines and Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group no longer need to be controlled by others!"

Guo Qingshan helplessly waved his hands and said: "Nowadays, domestic scientific research forces are concentrated on the research and development of military aviation engines. There are not even projects for civilian passenger aircraft engines. If you ask me, who should I ask?"

"But the subsequent development of the md90, or even the development of new passenger aircraft in the future, without a core engine, will ultimately be controlled by others!" Fang Mingyuan sighed.

"Not only will it be civilian airliners in the future, but now our military aircraft research and development will be controlled by Russia." Guo Qingshan can completely understand Fang Mingyuan's mood. This feeling of always having someone's neck stuck is really uncomfortable.

Especially for a proud man like Fang Mingyuan, who originally spread his wings in his own field and no one could stop him, this feeling is even worse. But for the country, the research and development of military engines must be higher than that of civilian engines.

In terms of engine research and development, in a short period of time, the country has no time to invest heavily in research and development of civil passenger aircraft engines, which is also a helpless move.

"Has General Electric Aircraft Engine Company really agreed to help Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group switch to md90 engines?" Guo Qingshan said.

"Negotiations are still ongoing, and although the asking price is not very high, General Electric Aircraft Engine Company hopes that all MD90 engines will use its engines in the future. Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group prefers to retain both engines and let customers choose."

Fang Ming has a long way to go.

Guo Qingshan nodded slightly. The idea of ​​Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group is understandable. After all, one more choice means one more trump card. Otherwise, what is the essence of being controlled by International Aviation Engine Company and General Electric Aircraft Engine Company?

What's the difference? Won't the Yankees tear up the contract? And this is considered a common practice internationally. Whether it is Boeing or Airbus, the engines used in their models are purchased from multiple companies. Stores are bullying customers, and customers are

Big bullies have been like this since ancient times. However, in the past, these domestic companies did not have the confidence to challenge each other. Although Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group is a junior in the aviation industry, it has the strength of the Fang family in other industries.

Only with good status and strong financial backing can these overseas companies take them seriously.

"How sure are you?" Guo Qingshan asked again. Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group has now become a banner of domestic aircraft, and it is a political achievement that he has single-handedly contributed to. Naturally, he hopes that it can develop for a long time.

"I dare not say 100%, but I think it is 70% certain." Fang Mingyuan said with a smile, "At most, the design cost is just more expensive. General Electric Aircraft Engine Company is still very happy to be able to purchase some for its peers.

It’s a stumbling block.” It can be said that cooperation and competition coexist among the three major engine companies in the world, but competition will still dominate.

Guo Qingshan breathed a long sigh of relief. He was 70% sure. This was already a very good result. And he also knew that Fang Mingyuan was not the kind of person who liked to boast. If he said he was 70% sure, then the actual situation would only be better.

.If the md90 can successfully use engines from General Electric Aircraft Engine Company, it will undoubtedly be another great political achievement.

"I heard that Kowloon Airlines and GE Capital Aviation Services have cooperated?" Guo Qingshan said.

"Well, if you don't give General Electric some sweeteners, how can they be active?" Fang Mingyuan said, "There is nothing wrong with multiple procurement channels, and if there is an emergency and the fleet needs to be expanded quickly, there will be no rush.

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"How many Airbus and Boeing orders does Kowloon Airlines have yet to fulfill?" Guo Qingshan asked seemingly casually. When Kowloon Airlines was established in 2001, senior executives from Airbus and Boeing went there in person.

Congratulations, this made Guo Qingshan learn that Fang Mingyuan not only ordered six large and medium-sized aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, but also placed orders for a total of fifty aircraft. Now, Kowloon Airlines has received

There are also 24-5 new aircraft, forming a fleet of 36-7 passenger aircraft.

Fang Mingyuan looked at him with a half-smile but not a smile for a long time. When Guo Qingshan's expression changed slightly, he said: "In the next three or four years, if everything goes normally, we will receive about forty more." Officially at Kowloon Airlines.

After the operation, he placed orders for fifteen additional passenger aircraft from two major aircraft manufacturing companies.

"Forty!" Guo Qingshan said in shock, "Why so many?"

Fang Mingyuan smiled, is that much? In fact, if it is not too annoying, he plans to order a few more. Money is not a big problem for Fang Mingyuan, with the Second Gulf Bank and the two princes as guarantees for the loan.

For him, there is no pressure at all. But that will definitely attract the special attention of many interested people. Moreover, Airbus and Boeing will also have doubts. After all, this number is really too much for Kowloon Airlines.

, even if we plan to develop rapidly, it is impossible to achieve this speed.

Moreover, the two major companies are not fools and can take advantage. After all, during that period, due to the "June 28 terrorist attacks" in the United States, the global air transport industry fell into a trough. The two major companies faced the dilemma of many canceled orders and unsaleable aircraft.

, but now, the world's air transport industry has seen a significant recovery. Many of its future developments still need to rely on the two major companies, and things cannot be done forever.

Guo Qingshan hesitated for a moment and said: "Mingyuan, Kowloon Airlines has developed from nothing to a fleet of thirty-six or seven large and medium-sized passenger aircraft in such a short period of time. The development is extremely rapid. But as the saying goes,

When tall buildings rise from the ground, the foundation is the most important! If your fleet expands rapidly, will your flight attendants and flight schedules be able to keep up?"

Fang Mingyuan laughed, "If you have anything to say, please tell me. Is there any domestic airline that wants to expand its fleet?" The domestic aviation market is developing very rapidly, and the demand for aircraft is also very strong. But this aircraft

It always has to be manufactured one by one, and it is impossible to conjure it out of thin air. After the "June 28 terrorist attacks", Airbus and Boeing both had large-scale attrition, slowing down the manufacturing speed of aircraft.

Restoring the peak production capacity cannot be achieved in a short time. Therefore, even if you place an order with the two major companies, you often have to wait for a long time to get the aircraft. Although during this period, you can order from General Electric

Aircraft leasing companies such as financial aviation services companies lease aircraft for flight. However, firstly, the global air transport industry is gradually recovering, the demand for aircraft is growing day by day, and leasing fees are also rising. Secondly, the advantages and disadvantages of leasing aircraft

, it is also a matter of benevolence and wisdom, so some airlines prefer to purchase their own aircraft.

Guo Qingshan blushed slightly and breathed a sigh of relief. Fang Mingyuan pierced this layer of paper himself. It was better than avoiding talking about it. Even though he was the secretary of the dignified China Aerospace Industry Group Company, he couldn't force him to do so.

He held Fang Mingyuan's head and asked him to discuss this issue with him.

"China Air China hopes that Kowloon Airlines can transfer Boeing's 747 aircraft orders in the past two years. They are willing to increase the market price by 5%." Guo Qingshan said, "Of course, if Kowloon Airlines is willing to transfer

For the transfer of Boeing 747 aircraft in the fleet, Air China is willing to increase the price by 7%." The aircraft in Kowloon Airlines' fleet were first put into operation in mid-October 2001, and they are still in operation now.

A little over two years later, it can be said that the aircraft is still at its best performance stage.

Fang Mingyuan was silent, and Guo Qingshan could only wait for his reply.

"For your sake and for better cooperation in the future, yes." Fang Mingyuan said with a smile, "But I also have conditions."

Guo Qingshan was overjoyed, as long as Fang Mingyuan was willing to talk, but he was afraid that Fang Mingyuan would refuse without hesitation. (To be continued...)