Resource Tycoon Reborn

"Fang, are you really not going to attend the launch ceremony of the Airbus A320 series aircraft Jincheng assembly line the day after tomorrow?" Merkel asked with a tone full of regret, "You are the major shareholder of Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group. So.

How can you not attend this important ceremony?" If Fang Mingyuan attended this ceremony and the news was released, many more media would come to attend. Although Fang Mingyuan said that he had attended the first meeting of "Tangshan Earthquake"

After the screening, he no longer avoids the media, but he still ranks at the top of the list of celebrities who don't like to appear in public. The opportunities for the media to interview him can be said to be very few.

"Although our Fang family is the major shareholder of Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group, I personally do not hold any position in Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group, and Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group has sent representatives to attend this ceremony.

, there is no need for me to show up, right?" Fang Mingyuan leaned casually on the sofa and smiled, "It's not like you don't know that I never like to face those flashing lights in public places."

Merkel smiled helplessly. As a giant in the entertainment industry, he doesn't like to face the media. Is this unique for Fang Mingyuan? People are looking forward to standing in the center of the stage and enjoying the feeling of being in the spotlight.

This guy is good. He wants to hide himself behind the scenes like the big guys in the underground society. But the more he does this, the more the media and the public care about his every move. I believe the media just reports on his breakfast recipe.

A lot of people will pay attention.

"That's really a pity! We have always believed that the commissioning of the Airbus A320 series aircraft final assembly line in Jincheng marks that our cooperation with your country and Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group has entered a new stage.

, you will definitely participate in such a commemorative event in person." Merkel sighed.

Fang Mingyuan smiled and said nothing, and Merkel could only continue: "I came to your country this time, on the one hand, to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the Airbus A320 series aircraft Jincheng assembly line, and on the other hand, I also want to talk to you, Fang

Let’s talk about how we can continue to expand and deepen existing cooperation projects. However, before that, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you on behalf of Airbus.” After speaking, Merkel stood up and bowed deeply to Fang Mingyuan.

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"Thank you for what? Have you made me a little confused?" Fang Mingyuan asked with a surprised look on his face.

"Thank you for reminding the company about the A380 passenger aircraft project. Unfortunately, we did not pay enough attention to your opinions, which resulted in the current bitter consequences." Merkel shook her head and sighed, "You can say that you are facing the current difficulties of the A380 passenger aircraft project.

It was all mentioned at the time. If the company could have paid more attention to your opinions at that time, these things would not have happened later. The sales of the A380 passenger aircraft would not be as difficult as it is now!"

The delivery of the A380 passenger aircraft, which Airbus has placed high hopes on, has been delayed several times due to various reasons, and the manufacturing speed of the aircraft is not ideal. As a result, the world's first aircraft, which was supposed to be delivered in the first half of 2006, was

An A380 passenger aircraft. Singapore Airlines, which started using A380 passenger aircraft for commercial flights in the middle of the year, did not receive its first A380 passenger aircraft until mid-September 2007, and its first commercial flight in the world was

, on October 6th, almost one year and three months later than originally planned! The A380 passenger aircraft purchased by China Airlines was originally intended to start commercial flights before the opening of the Beijing Olympics, so naturally it was

It was completely ruined. As of early October this year, Airbus had only delivered a total of ten A380 passenger aircraft. According to the original plan, by this time, Airbus should have delivered more than a hundred A380 passenger aircraft!

Serious delivery delays have brought many troubles to Airbus. First, the R&D costs of passenger aircraft have increased sharply. Only by selling more A380 passenger aircraft can Airbus be able to recoup its huge R&D costs. Secondly, Airbus

They had to pay huge fines for this. Because they couldn't afford to wait, many airlines had to cancel orders and switch to other aircraft models. Many of them turned to Boeing. Third, the addition of the A380 passenger aircraft

Orders have completely failed to keep up with the number of canceled orders. The result is that so far, the existing orders for the A380 passenger aircraft are far lower than Airbus's expectations and are still far from the break-even standard for this project!

Although the A380 passenger aircraft put into operation has brought a lot of praise to Airbus and has also put a heavy weight on the competition between Airbus and Boeing, the heavy financial pressure has also caused the airline to

The management of the bus company had a headache. As the production of the A380 passenger aircraft was on track, it happened to encounter the outbreak of the subprime mortgage crisis. The management of Airbus Company was very worried that the A380 passenger aircraft might become a customer that delayed delivery or even

The hardest hit area for canceled orders.

Merkel came to China this time just to hear whether Fan Mingyuan had any thoughts on the current situation. Of course, it would be best if Kowloon Airlines could place an order for several A380 passenger aircraft, or at a critical moment

Being able to receive several A380 passenger planes in advance. Although placing orders for several A380 passenger planes, or receiving several A380 passenger planes, will not completely change Airbus' current predicament, it can stabilize people's hearts.

Merkel also placed high hopes on Fan Mingyuan, but he also understood that Fan Mingyuan was not God. He might remind himself a few words out of curiosity, but it was absolutely impossible for him to solve these problems for Airbus for free.

Yes! So before coming to China, he was already prepared for "bleeding".

"Ah, you're talking about the A380." Fang Mingyuan said with a look of realization, "Your company is so polite. I just casually mentioned a few difficulties you may encounter." The financial crisis caused by the subprime mortgage crisis

, and even the impact of the economic crisis on the global air transportation industry and aviation manufacturing industry, no one knows better than him. And this time, if the Chinese government can insist on not launching a large-scale economic stimulus plan, the global economy will

It will be much more difficult to recover than in previous lives. By then, the global air transport industry and aviation manufacturing industry will definitely have an even more difficult time. Fang Mingyuan has long been thinking about taking advantage of this rare opportunity to make a profit from Boeing and Airbus.

How many more pieces of meat does the company need to cut?

The background of Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group Company is still too weak. Although he has tried his best to fight for policies, provide funds, and open up markets for it, he still wants to win a market for himself in the aviation manufacturing industry that has now been established.

There are still many difficulties in obtaining share. And if many technologies are developed entirely by themselves, regardless of the amount of capital investment and the probability of success or failure, Fang Mingyuan cannot afford to wait for the time alone! Therefore, he can only acquire as much technology as possible and acquire technology.

Authorization. However, the aviation manufacturing industry is an out-and-out high-tech industry. The technology is mainly in the hands of a few companies in developed countries in Europe and the United States. Even if you pay to buy many of them, the other party may not sell them.

"Fang, I believe you can see from your perspective that the development prospects of the global economy are not optimistic. The risk of the subprime mortgage crisis has not been eliminated after so long, but there are signs of spreading to the real economy!" Merkel said to Fang Mingyuan.

The person next to me said, "Once a global economic crisis really breaks out, it will be a disaster for the global air transport market and aviation manufacturing industry except China!"

Fang Mingyuan chuckled and shook his head: "First of all, I don't think China can be immune to itself. China's economic development is now closely linked to the global economy, forming a pattern of prosperity and loss, so if an economic crisis breaks out,

China-related enterprises including Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group Company, Qinxi Airlines, Kowloon Airlines and Qinxi Airport Group Company will also have a difficult time. Secondly, the outbreak of the economic crisis is indeed a disaster, but it also prompts

Opportunities for company change.”

"Well, there are opportunities hidden in disasters. I agree with your point of view." Merkel nodded.

"The A380 passenger aircraft is a milestone in the development of the world's aviation manufacturing industry. No one can deny this. However, it has to be said that it has also brought a lot of troubles. For example, due to its huge size, many airports around the world have

It had to be modified to ensure its safe takeoff and landing. For another example, its huge passenger capacity also makes most of the world's routes unsuitable for operations because it cannot guarantee occupancy and the purchase price is high.

, maintenance expenditures are also quite staggering, and other factors have made many airlines wary of purchasing them. However, I think the biggest trouble is that the rising oil prices have made the operating costs of the A380 passenger aircraft high. Moreover, you have also ignored

"In addition to the fact that passengers don't like frequent transfers, this is the most important reason why the A380 passenger aircraft has not received enough orders." Fang Mingyuan said with emotion. The best is not the most suitable, and the current situation of the A380 passenger aircraft is undoubtedly proof.

With this sentence, the A380 passenger aircraft can be said to be born at the wrong time! If the international market price of oil was forty or fifty US dollars per barrel, the sales of the A380 passenger aircraft would definitely satisfy Airbus even more than now.

"So in your opinion, how can this matter be solved?" Merkel asked directly. Airbus has already analyzed these factors mentioned by Fang Mingyuan. The key now is how to change this situation.

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"Reduce production costs and study how to save fuel. Apart from that, your company seems to have no better means." Fang Mingyuan shrugged, "If the price of each A380 passenger aircraft can be lowered to less than 300 million US dollars, I would like to

It will definitely have many more interested customers.""

"Under 300 million U.S. dollars? Impossible!" Merkel sighed repeatedly. If the selling price is under 300 million U.S. dollars, the manufacturing cost must be significantly reduced. To achieve this, it is easier said than done! Not to mention the huge R&D costs.

When factored into production costs, workers' wages in Europe are also very high. And Airbus's average profit margin on selling passenger planes is only four or five percent! Where is there room for price reduction?

Some people may say that continuing to relocate Airbus's production lines to Asia, increasing overseas procurement of spare parts, and reducing labor expenses in Europe can also reduce production and operating costs. But Airbus and Boeing are different.

Airbus is a company invested by many European governments, and Boeing is a private enterprise. Airbus's procurement is an important source of survival for European multinational companies, and is related to the jobs of tens or even hundreds of thousands of European workers. It does not mean that relocation can

Relocation can be outsourced if it is said to be outsourced. The establishment of an A320 passenger aircraft final assembly line in China took a long time to pass. So even if Airbus wants to move more spare parts production to China, it is not possible.

It can be done in a moment.

"Then I don't have any good ideas." Fang Mingyuan spread his hands helplessly, "I'm not God, nor am I a genius scientist like Edison. After all, there are times when I can't do anything."

Merkel was also speechless. He also knew that Airbus had made too many mistakes in the A380 passenger aircraft project and did not pay enough attention to Fang Mingyuan's warning in advance.

The time, energy and funds required to get the project back on track will undoubtedly be extremely considerable. Fang Mingyuan and Airbus only have a cooperative relationship, so they naturally have no obligation to rack their brains to find a solution for this.

"However, I suggest that you vigorously develop the Chinese market. Not to mention that China's economy is still in a stage of rapid development. More and more people choose to fly. Moreover, there are many airports in China that have considerable passenger traffic, and they

There is also a need for large passenger aircraft to transport more passengers in a shorter time, which can ensure the occupancy rate of the passenger aircraft." Fang Mingyuan said. The A380 passenger aircraft and the MD series passenger aircraft of Qinxi Aviation Manufacturing Group are currently not in the same category.

In terms of heavyweight, the customer groups they target are not the same, and the competition between them is not fierce. Moreover, in Fang Mingyuan’s view, if the airport cannot expand its scale without limit, or in the same city,

Building more airports and using A380 passenger aircraft for transportation is also a way to relieve the pressure.

"Does Kowloon Airlines have no purchasing plans now?" Merkel said in high spirits.

"Kowloon Airlines has already placed an order with your company, eight A380s, to be delivered in 2013, with a 15% discount." Fang Mingyuan asked in surprise, "This is still an agreement reached between you and me. Do you mean that you have forgotten

Already?"

"No, no, no, I mean, if possible, would Kowloon Airlines be willing to get the A380 aircraft into operation in advance?" Merkel said.

"Have any of your customers asked for a delay in delivery?" Fang Mingyuan asked rhetorically. As far as he knew, due to Airbus's limited production capacity, it could only deliver four A380 passenger aircraft per month, and Airbus' previous production plan was not enough.

It's full. If a customer didn't cancel the order or request a delay in delivery, how could it be possible to deliver the goods to Kowloon Airlines in advance?

"Not yet, but it's hard to say in the next year or so." Merkel said calmly. In this kind of matter, there is no point in hiding Fang Mingyuan.

"Oh, your company wants Kowloon Airlines to be that... receiver?" Fang Mingyuan didn't know how to say "takeover" in English, so he spoke in Chinese. Merkel was naturally confused. Fang Mingyuan

Then I explained to him the meaning of "taker". Merkel couldn't help but nodded awkwardly.

"Fang, although you have not worked for Kowloon Airlines and Qinxi Airlines, I believe you are familiar with this industry. If you cannot get enough financial support from financial institutions, whether it is an airline or a leasing company, purchasing

Passenger planes will face great financial pressure. And the A380 passenger plane..." Merkel sighed, "So we are all worried that in the next year or so, there will be a situation where already built passenger planes have to be parked on the company's tarmac.

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"As far as we know, Kowloon Airlines is currently operating well. Last year's operating income reached HK$70 billion and profit exceeded HK$5 billion. With the support of Qinxi Airport Group Company, it has opened up three to five airports.

Routes with higher occupancy rates are not a problem at all. This will have a great positive effect on improving Kowloon Airlines' visibility and status in Asia and even the global air transport industry," Merkel said.

Fang Mingyuan smiled. Kowloon Airlines is not a listed company, so the data obtained by Merkel is not very accurate. In fact, Kowloon Airlines' profitability is better than what he said. This is mainly because of its many important cooperations.

Its partners are all companies under the Fang family, or it has the Fang family as a shareholder. In this way, it can obtain more favorable and stable consumer prices than other airlines. In terms of fuel costs alone, because of the Pingchuan Petroleum Group

company, its costs are about 10% to 15% lower than those of its peers.

Although Fang Mingyuan also admitted that putting the A380 passenger aircraft into operation will help to enhance the international reputation of Kowloon Airlines, but... there is no benefit. Being a pick-up guy is just crazy. It is not worth it to lose face just for the sake of face.

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"By the way, Fang, I heard that Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Airways Co., Ltd. may face substantial losses this year? This is a good time for Kowloon Airlines to catch up!" Merkel said.

"The performance of Cathay Pacific Airways Co., Ltd. so far is still very good. Compared with the same period last year, there is still a certain increase. The reason why it is facing a large loss is mainly due to the plummeting price of crude oil in the international market.

Huge losses occurred in the fuel hedging contract..." Fang Mingyuan shook his head. (~^~)