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Chapter 668 What a Big Airplane (4K Chapter)

No matter what season London is, it is always rainy, but Wu Qian's bad luck seems to have run out yesterday. When he woke up, the sky was clear and it was a good day to travel.

After eating early in the morning, Wu Qian and his party took a special plane to Toulouse Blagnac Airport.

Now Wu Qian's journey is not comparable to that of more than a month ago. Before he himself appeared at the door of the plane cabin, seven or eight bodyguards have already stepped off the plane to ensure his safety in advance.

Many pairs of eyes in the terminal building in the distance are staring at the tarmac, guessing which important figure is coming to Toulouse, a third-tier French city.

As a highly respected private client of Airbus, Dimaneva warmly welcomed Wu Qian.

Seeing the additional manpower sent by Wu Qian's side, Dimaneva was stunned. He was very aware of some recent deeds of the big man in front of him near the Gulf of Aden.

Cloud explosions bombard reactionary warlords, ships carry heavy weapons to deter pirates, tens of billions of dollars are invested in the development of a city, and nearly [-] cargo ships of various kinds shuttle around the world day and night to deliver supplies to Bai Peila. The series of battles are really scary.

Dimaneva also heard about the fact that he was wearing small shoes by the United States, but he didn't think it was the incompetence of Wu Qian and the Maozi countryman named Kureta who cooperated with him. Instead, he showed the energy of the two from the side, what a joke, Can incompetent people cause dissatisfaction at the top of Mi, and want to make a stumbling block in the United Nations?
"Mr. Wu, Dimaneva welcomes you to Toulouse again."

Dimaneva bowed and saluted with great respect.

Who said that people in European and American countries don't care whether others have money or not. If there is no interest attachment, they don't care. But once there is interest involvement, etiquette is not enough.

This is not what it used to be. This time, Wu Qian's arrival was taken very seriously by the Airbus executives, and no more senior staff were appointed to receive him. It was only because Dimaneva and Wu Qian were already acquainted and it was easier to talk.

Dimaneva was responsible for the main reception, but the form must not be shabby. There were a dozen or so people accompanying them, with a total of three cars, slightly fewer than Wu Qian's, but the etiquette was sufficient.

Wu Qian and Dimaneva shook hands. Because Yao Xinlu did not go with Wu Qian, she was not given special courtesy. Both parties got into the car after a few words of greeting.

It wasn't until Wu Qian's iconic Flame Heart blue Rolls-Royce got off the plane that the people in the terminal suddenly realized that the boss of Manchester United had come to buy the plane again.

Many people talked about some of the recent activities of the Manchester United club. Since the reorganization of the home team, Manchester United has not played any official games, not even a friendly match. The outside world has been speculating about the strength of the current Manchester United team.

There is a special person in charge of Manchester United's affairs. Wu Qian didn't worry about it at all. As long as he has a good performance in the next season and the financial accounts are not too ugly, that's fine.

The entire airport in Toulouse is the testing ground for Airbus. A group of vehicles does not need to leave the airport. They turn around on the tarmac and arrive at the Airbus headquarters in a short while.

On the exclusive apron of the Airbus Group, Wu Qian saw the Big North Nose that belonged to him from afar, standing quietly under the blue sky with its wings spread out, it was extremely lovable.

The huge fuselage has no fancy painting, only a huge smiling face LOGO on one side of the center of the fuselage, which makes this big guy look full of sunshine and joy, and it is very healing, as if as long as you see it, the troubles in your heart will disappear. will be scrubbed clean.

It's just that the appearance of the aircraft is always for others to see, and the interior decoration and design are for yourself to enjoy.

Because there was an extremely important dinner in the evening, Wu Qian declined all receptions arranged by the Airbus Group, not even entering the VIP room, so he asked to board the plane to see the interior of the plane.

Speaking of which, this is his first custom-made plane. The previous one was ordered for Manchester United. All the styles are designed according to the club's culture. Of course, it cannot be regarded as a private order.

Walking on the boarding ladder, Wu Qian asked Dimaneva next to him: "Airbus's work efficiency is really fast. Didn't they say that the plane will be delivered before Christmas? Why is it two months earlier?"

Dimaneva said: "Mr. Wu, you know the speed at which Airbus assembles an aircraft. The most time-consuming work for the aircraft you ordered is the procurement of raw materials and the design of interior decoration."

"Coincidentally, these two aspects are perfectly resolved in a very short period of time, so it doesn't take long. You can take a look at it later. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, we can redesign it according to your requirements. Definitely until you are satisfied."

Wu Qian nodded, this explanation is much more reliable than David's.

While chatting, Wu Qian stepped into the cabin door of the plane.

The huge belly of the A380 can accommodate a variety of decoration designs. Once inside the aircraft, Wu Qian felt that the time and space scenes switched instantly.

According to Wu Qian's original request, the interior design style of the aircraft is very close to Aman's design concept. Airbus directly hired three top designers who are currently responsible for the design of Aman Hotel to complete this piece.

The design of Tianchaofeng combined with natural elements makes Wu Qian feel friendly and full of natural atmosphere at the same time.

The design theme of the important functional rooms in the cabin is divided into four parts: "plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum". Show the pride of plum.

The theme of the main office room is "Orchid", which is elegant and pleasant, and loved by sages; the theme of the bedroom is "Bamboo", which is unrestrained and unrestrained; the living room that is really used to receive guests is "Chrysanthemum". The theme shows that the master, Ling Shuang, is elegant, independent, not following others, and has a demeanor of seclusion from the world.

There are also some other functional rooms, which fit the styles of stone, jade, wood, etc., with a sense of high-end and design.

In a word, there is basically no repeated decoration, and every time you enter a different room, you will have different sensory enjoyment.

Of course, some modern designs are also retained, such as the small film and television hall, which still uses the traditional layout. After all, when watching a movie, it is all black and white, no matter how beautiful the design is, it is meaningless.

Appreciating the design of each scene, Wu Qian kept admiring, with a satisfied smile on his face.

After learning that the designer was not from the Celestial Dynasty, Wu Qian felt even more emotional. It is truly remarkable that foreign designers can understand the Chinese culture so thoroughly and present it in the form of art.

"good very good!"

Wu Qian sat in the viewing room, and there were several extremely expensive viewing windows in front of him.

This kind of viewing window is five times larger than ordinary portholes, because a larger area of ​​glass that meets the standard is required, and the cost of five times larger viewing windows is more than ten times higher than that of ordinary portholes. An indescribable aerial viewing experience.

Of course, if there are guests who are afraid of heights, you can also choose to close the viewing window.

In order to meet Wu Qian's request at the time, the advanced technology that can be used on civilian aircraft has been used to the extreme in this privately ordered aircraft, and even some mature and stable military defensive technology products are also equipped with a lot .

Including surveillance systems for military strikes, the latest generation of decoy bombs, which can trick infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles and air-to-air missiles into thinking it is a heat source from the engine and thus deviate from the target.

Regarding the relevant arrangement, Dimaneva just mentioned it in one sentence. He didn't want to create mental pressure on the rich man, and then he handed over a thick book to Bauer who was in charge of driving. It was all about this Instructions on aircraft safety equipment and piloting.

"Mr. Wu, to be honest, the price of this plane is a little higher than originally expected."

Dimaneva said.

Wu Qian looked at the outside world through the viewing window, imagining the scene when he was at an altitude of [-] meters, and he couldn't wait to experience it in his heart. He waved his hand and said indifferently: "As long as there is no problem with the test flight, the final payment I will pay you right away, not a penny less, and I am very satisfied with this aircraft."

As long as the rich are satisfied, no one cares about a little money, it is hard to buy a happy master.

Dimaneva said respectfully: "No, no, Mr. Wu, I didn't mean that, listen to me, our group won't overcharge you, and will give you two additional helicopters, one model is EC135 , and the other one is H215."

"These two helicopters are also products of our group, and their safety is guaranteed. I believe that owning these two helicopters can completely satisfy your travel mobility and allow you to travel around the world unimpeded."

While the huge body of the A380 provides unparalleled comfort, it also limits its mobility. Some small countries even have problems taking off and landing. Not to mention, Solan cannot take off and land the A380, but if Ball is forced Come, you can also force-land in the desert...

But if you have a helicopter, the radius of activity will be greatly extended, and all inconveniences will be easily solved. It has to be said that Airbus Group is very thoughtful.

The predecessor of the Airbus Group was originally a company that manufactured helicopters, but it was merged later. The factory that manufactured helicopters was not in France, but in Germany.

The EC135 helicopter is one of the most successful light helicopter models of the Airbus Group. It has many advantages such as high battery life, compact body, low noise, high reliability, multi-purpose, and high cost performance.

The EC135 can perform a variety of tasks and can take off and land almost anywhere, especially in high temperature and plateau conditions. Its long-distance flight load capacity is far superior to other models of the same level, and it is the best choice for mobile troops.

The H215 is famous for its excellent payload, durability, high battery life, and reliable operation in the world's most severe operating environment. It can carry 19 passengers as a standard, and its flight mileage can reach an astonishing [-] kilometers.

Compared with the EC135, the only fly in the ointment is probably the size of the H215. If the helipad is smaller, it may not be able to land, but such a small problem cannot conceal its advantages. The H215 is still an excellent helicopter.

Wu Qian was a little surprised when he heard Dimaneva's words. The price of these two helicopters was as high as tens of millions of euros, which is a lot of money, but he was not surprised by the price, but that he did not expect such a large helicopter to be installed in the A380 cabin like this inside...

When a huge A380 only needs to serve one person, it turns out that it can hold so many things.

"Dimaneva, your group gave me a discount and gave me a helicopter again, which makes me very embarrassed."

Wu Qian said.

This is really not a polite talk, as the saying goes, if you don't get paid for nothing, you will feel uneasy if you accept gifts from others for nothing.

Dimaneva smiled very naturally and kindly. He said, "Mr. Wu, don't worry about the two helicopters. I just ask Mr. Wu to take care of Airbus' business in the future."

Anyone with a discerning eye can understand the meaning of Wu Qian and Kureta's actions in Solan.

When a country develops, no matter how poor it is, aviation still needs to develop. Isn’t it a business to buy a few small planes instead of big planes? If it only relies on selling planes like the A380, Airbus will lose money...

Dimaneva accepted the order from his superiors, asking him to convey the friendly attitude of Airbus Group to Wu Qian.

"If Solan has aviation needs in the future, please ask Mr. Wu to give priority to our group. The price and after-sales service will definitely satisfy you."

Wu Qian nodded, that's right, there is a reason for giving something away, and he can accept the reason Dimaneva said.

After admiring the interior decoration of the cabin, Wu Qian couldn't wait to request a test flight.

Originally, this event was scheduled for the afternoon, but the big boss was in a hurry, so he moved the time forward.

The test flight of each custom-made A380 is a very ceremonial event, and Airbus will invite some media to disclose it with the consent of the customer.

When I saw the plane I ordered on the news, I showed it to my friend and said, "Hey, friend, look, this is the photo of my plane during the test flight."

That's a lot of face!
Of course, customers cannot be allowed to board the plane during the flight test. This process is completed by Airbus technicians and full-time pilots.

But Bauer strongly demanded to get on the plane to take a look. Wu Qian felt that there was nothing wrong with letting his pilot supervise together. After negotiating, he asked Bauer to board the plane and take a test flight to see if there was anything wrong. Hidden danger.

On the top floor of a high-rise building next to the airstrip, there is a viewing spot specially provided for private bosses. Wu Qian sat on the stand, eating French snacks prepared in advance by the Airbus Group, and comfortably admiring his own big plane turning around, Taxi, accelerate, head up, take off.

A series of actions were completed in one go. Dimaneva and a technician stood beside Wu Qian. The technician held a tablet-style device in his hand, which contained various flight data transmitted from the plane in real time.

However, during the process of lifting the plane off the ground, at most about 300 meters above the ground, an unexpected scene occurred, which shocked everyone in the stands.

The tail of the A380 seems to have turned into a firework injector, spewing out tens of hundreds of light balls with sparks, even in the daytime, it looks very gorgeous.

　Thanks to book friend Long Jiangni for the 600 reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)