Return to 2000: Captain of the Great Powers
Chapter 320 Bombardier's second largest shareholder!
Chapter 320 Bombardier's Second Largest Shareholder!
ANA flight attendant training base in Tokyo, Japan.
Here, some flight attendants of Spring and Summer Airlines are receiving emergency survival training for wide-body aircraft. They will receive a full set of training at ANA to obtain the operating qualification of Boeing 777.
Compared with the financial resources that pilots have to spend to obtain the qualifications of a new aircraft type, it is relatively easy and inexpensive for flight attendants to obtain new qualifications.Therefore, these trainings are not very financially stressful for Spring and Summer Airlines.
Xia Shuyue's learning progress is among the fastest among the trainees. The first half of today's training is a make-up exam for those who failed the previous session. After these people's make-up exams are over, the new training content will start.
Xia Shuyue passed all the assessments at one time, so Xia Shuyue just had to wait by the side for the first half of the assessment. After a long time, she still had nothing to do.
Unlike other flight attendants who don't need to make up the exam and wander around, Xia Shuyue sat quietly on the bench in the base, her eyes were a little empty, as if she was thinking about something or remembering something.
Suddenly, Xia Shuyue realized that there was another person sitting next to the bench, and subconsciously took a look, and found that it was Guan Yueling, the president of ANA.
"You don't seem to like playing with them?" Guan Yueling smiled and pointed to the remaining flight attendants who didn't need to take the make-up exam. Those people were in groups, only Xia Shuyue was alone, and seemed a little out of the group.
Xia Shuyue didn't explain too much: "I don't like to move."
"Don't like to move, or are you isolated?" Guan Yueling smiled lightly: "I saw the files of those people, without exception, they are all experienced flight attendants, only you are different, you even just came from Promoted from trainee flight attendants."
Compared with the spirit of the pilot, due to the different models, the configuration of the flight attendants is not the same.However, basically follow the promotion route of trainee flight attendant - flight attendant - first class/two-class flight attendant - trainee flight attendant - chief flight attendant/cabin manager.
In the class system of flight attendants, Xia Shuyue's rank is relatively low.Almost all the trainees sent by Spring and Summer Airlines are chief flight attendants, and the rest are trainee flight attendants.Therefore, Xia Shuyue's file is extremely eye-catching among the crowd.
Xia Shuyue didn't want to discuss this topic, and she wouldn't bow down just because the other party was the president of ANA, she just smiled lightly and remained silent.
Facing Xia Shuyue's silent protest, Guan Yueling clicked his lips: "Xu Cang standing behind you, it feels different, at least, you never have to worry about the results of training."
At this time, some other trained flight attendants of Spring Airlines noticed Guan Yueling's arrival and came over to say hello.And the manager of the training base would never have thought that his big boss would come to such a place, put away his leisurely attitude, and hurried over.
"President, why are you here?" The base manager was terrified, for fear that Guan Yueling would notice his laziness at work before.
However, Guan Yueling obviously didn't care much about these little people. He waved his hand, showed an almost standard smile, and encouraged the manager of the training base, which made the manager flush with excitement.
After a circle of people who came to say hello walked away, the surroundings became quiet again.
"The people in your company are very polite to me. Because they know that I can influence the results they can obtain from this training." Guan Yueling pointedly: "But you don't care, or you I didn't care about this training."
Since the cost for flight attendants to obtain new qualifications is relatively low, Spring Airlines has not yet decided on the model for subsequent international routes.Therefore, in addition to the Boeing 777, the cabin department of Spring and Summer Airlines plans to increase the qualification acquisition of new models, such as the Airbus 330.
Anyway, ANA didn't point to this training to make money. The asking price for the training given was not high, and it didn't matter if it added another model qualification.
However, there is something to be said for the flight attendants participating in the training.
At present, Spring and Summer Airlines has not yet decided on the aircraft type for international routes, so if they want to ensure that they can enjoy the initial benefits of opening international routes, it is best to obtain both qualifications.If one is not obtained, it means that there is only a 50.00% chance, which is still relatively hurt.
In the agreement signed between Spring and Summer Airlines and ANA, there is no rigid requirement that ANA must train these flight attendants until they obtain qualifications, and a part of the unqualified rate is allowed. This is also to make these trainees more vigilant and not to be too loose.
It is precisely because of the existence of the unqualified rate that the flight attendants participating in the training of Spring and Summer Airlines are very respectful to Guan Yueling, for fear of offending the big leaders of ANA.
Of course, if Xu Cang knew that the attitude of his employees towards ANA would be lowered because of the unqualified rate, this might not be what he wanted to see.
However, Xia Shuyue's attitude was obviously different.
"President Guanyue, I am from Spring and Summer Airlines, not your employee. If you want to chat with someone, there should be many other people willing to accompany you." It can be seen that Xia Shuyue is not in a very good mood good.
"Does Xu Cang like a woman with your personality? Or does your appearance conform to his aesthetics?" Guan Yueling looked at Xia Shuyue with great interest: "I'm really curious. People like Xu Cang What's your preference?"
Xia Shuyue's eyebrows frowned slowly: "President Guanyue, it doesn't suit your status to speak like this."
"Why, what I said now makes you feel a little uncomfortable?"
Xia Shuyue said lightly: "You remind me of the women who have nothing to do in the alleys of my hometown, sitting in front of the door and commenting on people passing by."
Guan Yueling was stunned. Due to cultural differences, she was not able to construct the image Xia Shuyue mentioned, but relying on her intuition, she probably understood what Xia Shuyue wanted to express.
"I probably know what kind of woman Xu Cang likes." Guan Yueling sighed, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
Xia Shuyue likes Xu Cang, but it doesn't mean that she is willing to be mentioned too much about the relationship between her and Xu Cang, which has touched the boundaries of her private social life.For this president who has no sense of boundaries, Xia Shuyue's dissatisfaction piled up.
Perhaps aware that Xia Shuyue's displeasure had accumulated to a certain extent, Guan Yueling stopped the topic in time: "Spring and Summer Airlines just contacted us. After this Boeing 777 qualification training is completed, the follow-up possible A330 Training and practical training, you don’t need to participate.”
Xia Shuyue was startled: "What do you mean?"
"Xia Shuyue, it seems that you have an unusual position in Xu Cang's heart." Guan Yueling stretched her waist, showing a very beautiful curve: "After the 777 training is over, you have two choices. Continue to stay here, but the training content will be changed."
"what?"
Guan Yueling shrugged: "Soon, our company will have a small group of female flight cadets coming in. We have our own aviation school, and you can receive initial flight training with them. Of course, if you don't want to be in our aviation school You can also choose to return to your country. Of course, if you return to your country, there will be no contractual relationship between us. However, with Xu Cang’s ability, if you return to your country, he should still be able to arrange everything for you It's just that I heard that there seems to be no female pilots in your country's civil aviation, and there must be no training programs specially set up for women in aviation school training."
In fact, Guan Yueling's words are very simple.Two choices, but the same result.That means Xia Shuyue's career as a flight attendant is coming to an end, and her career as a pilot is about to begin.Just how to start a flying career, there are differences between foreign and domestic choices in terms of choice.
The use of female pilots in foreign civil aviation is not considered large-scale, but it has a relatively long history.ANA has some female pilots, and even the highest one is an instructor.Therefore, ANA has some experience in the recruitment, training and daily care of female pilots.
Just like training at an aviation school, ANA's own aviation school will be equipped with separate female instructors by female students, and the dormitory is relatively independent.However, it's different in China. Xia Shuyue doesn't have any special treatment when flying in China. To be honest, it's still a little inconvenient.
"How about it, stay here or go back?" Guan Yueling smiled and said: "You don't have to think too much, it doesn't make any difference to ANA no matter how you choose, I just give you a suggestion from the perspective of a woman, stay It’s really much more convenient here.”
Xia Shuyue could feel that the second half of Guan Yueling's sentence was not mixed with any other emotions, maybe it was really a little bit of sincere proposal between the same sex.
However, Xia Shuyue was still unable to make a decision: "Do I have time to think?"
"Don't worry, think slowly, just tell me before the 777 training is over at this stage." After finishing speaking, Guan Yueling stood up: "Okay, the words have been brought, and people have seen them, that's fine."
Xia Shuyue also stood up: "Just this matter?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
Xia Shuyue shook her head: "I thought the president of ANA would be very busy."
"Really? Am I too busy?" Guan Yueling smiled and said, "I'm just curious about what people like Xu Cang like. People should be curious, right?"
After saying this, Guan Yueling nodded politely towards Xia Shuyue, then walked towards the gate of the base.
After walking two steps, Guan Yueling seemed to have thought of something, paused, and turned around: "By the way, there is something that I think I need to remind you about."
"what?"
"Perhaps you have also heard some rumors in our news." Guan Yueling organized his words a little: "During this period, Xu Cang's reputation here is not very good. If you let others know that you are Xu Cang Cang’s company sent it here, and you may encounter some troubles. Therefore, in the near future, you’d better go out less.”
Of course Xia Shuyue knows what Guan Yueling mentioned, which is also an important reason for her bad attitude towards Guan Yueling: "Xu Cang helped you, don't you have the obligation to explain clearly to him? He is like this Accept so many baseless accusations?"
Mentioning this, the smile on Guan Yueling's face disappeared instantly: "You don't understand!"
After that, Guan Yueling didn't say anything, but left the training base directly.It seems that Xia Shuyue's words hit some taboos in Guan Yueling's heart.
In a 330 model in the base, another part of Spring Airlines trainees are sitting on the seats in the cabin chatting, the content is nothing more than daily chores.
"I heard from the cabin department that if you want to continue the A330 training, there should be news within three days." One of the flight attendants with an extremely hot body and a ponytail said.
"However, our company does not have an Airbus aircraft. If we choose the A330 as the aircraft for international routes, it will be more troublesome in terms of cost control." Another thin and tall flight attendant interjected: "So I feel that the company will eventually I will still choose the Boeing 777. Besides, I heard that Xu Cang has tried to fly the Boeing 777, will there be a discount on the purchase?"
"He flew a Boeing 777?"
Obviously, these flight attendants didn't care about Xu Cang's deeds.Of course they knew about Xu Cang, but they basically passively accepted information from the outside world.They care about celebrities and gossip, but they don't pay much attention to professional content such as flying.
They also know that Xu Cang is very powerful, but they basically have no concept of how powerful he is.
"Yes, in Yading, Daocheng." The thin and tall flight attendant said in a low voice: "You know, my husband is a pilot. He told me about this. However, nothing happened during the 777 test flight. The problem passed away safely. However, Xu Cang had dealt with a 747 accident when he was in Blue Sky Airlines. You said that in such a situation, Boeing should accept his sympathy, otherwise the plane crashed, and Boeing would not be happy. .It's not a fantasy to give a discount on the Boeing 777."
"That is to say, and in terms of model selection, the Boeing 777 seems to have more advantages. However, the Boeing 777 is very expensive, and it is said that one is worth several 737s. However, if it is a Boeing 777, we may be able to Flying European and American routes. Flying European and American routes, the A330 is more reluctant.”
In fact, this is the inherent impression of the flight attendants. The range of the A330 is more than 330 kilometers, and it can completely carry out European routes.However, because the A[-] is a twin-engine aircraft, the problem of ETOPS is involved in the implementation of the US route, so the difficulty is relatively high.
Therefore, there are not many options for A330 in European and American routes, which makes the flight attendants think that the range of A330 is short.
Of course, in terms of maximum range, the Boeing 777 is longer than the Airbus 330.For intercontinental routes, it is not necessary to fly around the equator, and a range of [-] kilometers is basically enough.
However, in terms of load capacity, the advantages of the Boeing 777 are still obvious.
According to different cabin layouts, the passenger capacity of the A330 is between 250 and 777, while that of the Boeing 280 is between 370 and 777.For some high-quality, high-occupancy intercontinental routes, the dozens of extra seats on the Boeing [-] have a great advantage.
Moreover, in terms of appearance, the Boeing 777 is ahead of the Airbus 330 in all aspects.The Airbus 330 looks a bit too slender, and the style is a bit old-fashioned.For women who value appearance, they must also prefer Boeing 777.
"You can't say that." Another person provided new information: "It seems that our company is going to form an Airbus fleet."
"Want to buy 330?"
"It's not A330, it's A320." The flight attendant said, "Since you want to buy an A320, it's not unacceptable to buy an A330 later."
"Hiss." An older flight attendant felt unbelievable: "Does the company want to buy so many models? Can the cost be controlled?"
"Let me tell you, there is a gossip." The flight attendant who just mentioned that the company will form an Airbus fleet said mysteriously: "It seems that the company is going to recruit female pilots. These two things broke out at the same time. You said two Will there be any connection between them?"
"What connection?" Everyone laughed and said, "Could it be that the Airbus fleet was specially formed to recruit female pilots, isn't this a return of money?"
"That's right." The flight attendant, who had been open-minded before, quickly accepted the denials of others: "Forget it, let's not mention this matter. Um... we will have a holiday in a while, let's organize it and go out for a stroll?"
"Okay, okay, I have long wanted to go to Shibuya, Ginza, and Disney."
"Then let's get in touch later. If there are more people, we can take care of them. However, don't have too many people. It's best to divide into groups of three or four people."
When it comes to going out to play, these flight attendants are very interested.Just talking, one of the slightly fat flight attendants noticed that Guan Yueling at the gate of the training base was walking out, so he pointed to Xia Shuyue who stayed where he was: "Where is she, do you want to call her?"
"Her." Speaking of Xia Shuyue, the originally warm atmosphere suddenly became quieter.
"Usually she doesn't do activities with me, she's like pulling something. A newcomer who just left the trainee has a very bad temper."
"I didn't know how she got in at the beginning, and what the cabin department thought."
"Okay, don't talk about it." One of the older flight attendants made a final decision: "Count her in."
"What, why did you bring her?"
This immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of some people, and the voice of complaint suddenly rose.
The fatter flight attendant said with a smile: "She is Xu Cang's little lover, so it's normal to have a big temper. You should call, or you should call, otherwise let her know, and blow Xu Cang's pillow wind, then it will be a shame." It's not easy."
"No! Xu Cang is not with our boss."
"It's quite a fun game."
For a while, continuous laughter broke out from the crowd.
Suddenly, a flight attendant with a round face said: "Didn't the team leader tell us not to go out as much as possible?"
"Could it be that we haven't gone out all this time?" Someone immediately retorted: "It's okay, who knows who we are. Oh, it's still that Xu Cang, who is really troublesome. He doesn't shut the door and says everything."
"Hush." Immediately someone reminded: "Don't talk nonsense, it's not good to be listened to by caring people."
A group of people didn't take it seriously, and some even curled their lips: "If you like him to do it, why don't you like others to talk about it?"
It's just that after this person finished speaking, he suddenly felt that the surroundings were quiet, and no one answered his words, and suddenly felt a little strange.Then, as if feeling something in his heart, when he turned his head, the hairs all over his body stood on end.
I saw Xia Shuyue standing quietly behind her with an expressionless face. After the two met their eyes, Xia Shuyue just said indifferently: "The make-up exam is over, the teacher let us go."
After finishing speaking, Xia Shuyue silently walked towards the Boeing 777 model, regardless of whether these people followed.
The flight attendants, who had been talking fast, looked at each other. Some of them moved their mouths, and they didn't know what they were talking about, but they all followed, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Outside the training base, after Guan Yueling came out, the secretary waiting outside greeted her.
"President, the board of directors is calling again."
Guan Yueling seemed to know what the board of directors meant: "It's still that matter?"
"Yes." The secretary confirmed: "That's right, it's still about the matter with Spring and Summer Airlines. Now the public opinion about Xu Cang is very turbulent. If the public knows that we cooperate with Xu Cang, they will become the target of public criticism. The board of directors I am very worried, thinking that there is a huge risk of public opinion in the cooperation with Spring Airlines.”
"Then what do they mean?" Guan Yueling walked faster and faster: "Cutting off cooperation with Spring and Summer Airlines, but this is to pay liquidated damages."
The secretary followed Guan Yueling: "It seems that the board of directors is more afraid of getting caught up in the whirlpool of public opinion than liquidated damages."
"They really know how to choose." Guan Yueling sneered, his tone was full of mockery, as if he was very dissatisfied with the board's ideas.
"President, the board of directors seems to be very determined this time, and the urging is getting tighter and tighter." The secretary persuaded from the side: "Xu Cang's matter is indeed very dangerous, we'd better keep a distance from him. It’s a pity, but once the matter of Xu Cang gets involved, our company’s domestic public opinion will be very passive. Domestic public opinion will greatly affect the performance of domestic routes. We managed to catch up with JAL in domestic share, but we can’t make any mistakes.”
From the secretary's point of view, Xu Cang is a hot potato.No, that's trickier than a hot potato.
Here in Japan, Xu Cang has been equated with cold-blooded, executioner, and butcher.Under this kind of public opinion, if the cooperation between ANA and Xu Cang is made public, it will definitely make ANA extremely passive and have a great impact.
Although the secretary disagrees with the board of directors' decisions in many cases, at least in this matter, he has the same idea as the board of directors.
Cut the seats in time to avoid getting out of hand.
"But didn't Xu Cang say that he would come to the hearing later? He might have a way to explain clearly." Guan Yueling frowned.
To be honest, she can understand the concerns of the board of directors. This is not unfounded worry, but real.Moreover, she didn't really care about liquidated damages, but cared more about another matter.It was that incident that made it impossible for her to cut off with Xu Cang so freely.
"What he can explain clearly is what he said, clearly and clearly, how to explain." The secretary heard that Guan Yueling was still hesitating, and seemed to be inclined to retain the cooperation with Xu Cang: "President, Xu Cang mediates Shanghai The matter of the Shanghai and Yangcheng routes is relatively important, but it’s not that important, you can’t lose the big because of the small.”
"I know." Annoyed by what the secretary said, Guan Yueling snorted, "It's not about that. It's about the American route."
The secretary was startled: "What?"
Guan Yueling also had a showdown: "Xu Cang said that there is a way to persuade American Airlines to switch its partner from Japan Airlines to us. Do you think it is important?"
"It's impossible." The secretary didn't turn his head around all of a sudden: "How could he affect American Airlines?"
"He can't affect American Airlines, but he can affect Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney's parent company, United Technologies Group, has connections with American Airlines' parent company, AMR Group. Maybe he really has a way." Guan Yueling gritted his teeth: "With The cooperation of American Airlines is very important, we have worked so hard for so many years but have not achieved results, Xu Cang is our only hope."
"But."
The secretary wanted to say something else, but Guan Yueling stopped him directly: "Needless to say, it's settled. Wait, wait first. Wait until he finishes convincing American Airlines, we will talk to you again." He cuts."
In the resettlement hotel in Munich, Germany, Xu Cang welcomed the representatives of German Airbus in the restaurant of the hotel.
Although Richard had mentioned this matter to him before, Xu Cang still had to lament the arrogance of Airbus when Airbus put forward the conditions.
"If Mr. Xu is willing to use our company's A319 aircraft, he will be able to enjoy the second-level discount for less than ten aircraft purchased from our company in the future." The German Airbus representative directly threw out the conditions. It's generous.
Xu Cang made a little calculation. If they accepted the proposal of the German Airbus representative, if they bought ten of the most common 320s, they would have nearly 5000 million US dollars left.This number is definitely quite huge.
Typically, the list price for the standard version of the A320 is close to $6000 million.
Of course, the catalog price is just a reference. Generally, the actual purchase price is preferential.It's just that Airbus will give different degrees of discounts according to different buyers.
Like the kind of small buyers or first-time transactions, it is generally [-]% or [-]% off.The second-level discount mentioned by the representative of Airbus refers to the discount for regular customers who have made multiple transactions, which is almost in the [-]% discount range.
Xu Cang even heard that in the most extreme cases, the strength can reach [-]%.However, this kind of discount is not available to ordinary people, and a [-]% discount is not bad.
However, this is the difference between cash and discount coupons, the two are definitely not the same.
If you want to enjoy the discount, you have to spend money first. In extreme terms, if you don't buy those ten A320s, wouldn't you save [-] million US dollars for nothing?
Therefore, it seems that Airbus has great sincerity, but in fact it will shrink a lot.
However, Xu Cang has plans to buy three A320s.In the case of Spring and Summer Airlines, Airbus would probably give a [-]% discount.However, Xu Cang mediates through the chief financial officer of Airbus, Neo, and at most it is a [-]% discount.
Now you can get a discount of nearly 600%, which is actually quite favorable.You know, the difference of one discount is equivalent to nearly [-] million US dollars.
However, in the face of the conditions raised by the German Airbus representative, Xu Cang just kept silent, which made the Airbus representative confused.
"Mr. Xu, the airport runway of the holiday manor in the Alps is a standard short runway, and the road surface is covered with snow, which requires extremely high braking requirements. Our A319 aircraft uses UTAS Duracarb brakes, which have excellent braking ability. It is most suitable for dealing with slippery short runways." Airbus representatives are still persuading: "The wind and snow around the Alps are too heavy, the plane is too small to resist the wind and snow, the plane is too big, and the runway is not enough, and our A319 is the most Appropriate choice."
In fact, Xu Cang also considered the ERJ model similar to Embraer.However, the ERJ series aircraft are still smaller.In the strong snowstorm in the Alps, the plane is like a fallen leaf in the wind, unable to stabilize at all, and the flying plane must be slightly larger.
What the Airbus representative said is indeed reasonable, A319 is indeed a very suitable choice.
However, the icing on the cake is definitely not as good as sending charcoal in the snow.If you cooperate with Airbus, they will also give you a coupon for the purchase of the aircraft, but if you cooperate with an individual, you can get far more than that.
"You trust me so much?" Xu Cang smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that I'll blow up that plane?"
The representative of Airbus laughed and said, "Mr. Xu, don't be joking. You can even land a plane with a broken wing. The trip to the Alps must be a success."
"It seems that you are very concerned about promoting the A319 and are willing to invest money, but this is not enough." Xu Cang directly pushed back the agreement handed over by the representative of Airbus: "Your conditions are far from enough, I feel bad to sincerity."
The Airbus representative's face froze: "Mr. Xu, isn't the second-level discount enough? Or, you can propose conditions that you think are suitable."
"I don't think so." Xu Cang said with a smile, "If I ask you to make a condition, you will definitely not accept it."
Xu Cang's words made the representative of Airbus frown. He didn't expect that his sincerity was so great that Xu Cang was unwilling to even respond. The whole rejection process was straightforward and without hesitation at all.
"Mr. Xu, maybe there are some things you don't quite understand." The Airbus representative pointed to the ground: "This is Europe, and our energy here is greater than you expected."
Xu Cang raised his eyebrows: "For example?"
"For example, according to the regulations, you should accept inquiries from EASA tomorrow instead of carrying out so-called rescue operations. For example, will EASA give special approval for tomorrow's rescue flight? After all, the airspace in the Alps is still full of The restricted area." The Airbus representative said indifferently.
"Oh?" Xu Cang smacked his lips: "Can Airbus influence EASA's decision?"
The Airbus representative laughed: "As long as you are human, you will be influenced by the outside world. It is obvious that we have a great influence in the European civil aviation field."
"That seems difficult."
"Mr. Xu, working with Airbus will definitely make you feel satisfied. As for the conditions, we can talk about it later, but I can assure you that if the A319 is not going to the Alps tomorrow, there will be no other The plane passed by."
Xu Cang pursed his lips, and suddenly shouted behind the Airbus representative: "I heard, this matter is really difficult."
"Huh?" The Airbus representative was taken aback for a moment, and immediately turned his head to see who was coming, and his expression changed immediately: "Bombardier?"
It was none other than Bombardier's representative in Germany.
I saw that this man was in his forties, wearing a woolen overcoat, a dark blue scarf tied around his neck casually, his chin had a gray stubble, and he looked very vicissitudes.
"Mr. Xu, you shouldn't be surprised. The Airbus people are so shameless. They take it for granted that everyone should respond to their demands." The Bombardier representative took off his scarf, showing his resolute face, and sat down on the table On the other side, he rolled up the scarf and threw it on the casual sofa next to him.
The attitude of the Airbus representative towards Xu Cang is definitely different from that of Bombardier.In particular, the A319 directly confronts Bombardier's CS300 in the market, which is a meeting of enemies, and the scene is not very good.
"This is the occasion for you Bombardier to come?" Airbus representative retorted: "At this time, shouldn't you be worrying about the financing of the C-series aircraft?"
The representative of Bombardier said with a blank expression: "Of course I am here to solve the problem. However, please leave the meeting before that. It seems that your words have been finished. What are you still doing here?"
"You" the representative of Airbus was so angry.However, after uttering the second half of the threatening words, Xu Cang still didn't seem to have any plans to change his mind, and the Airbus representative had nothing to do for the time being, and it really wasn't interesting to stay here.
With a heavy snort, the Airbus representative left angrily without saying anything.
When the representative of Airbus walked away, the representative of Bombardier, just like his appearance, said directly, "Mr. Xu, I will not talk about my conditions. You asked me to come. The terms are good. You just say that we can agree and the deal will be concluded, otherwise, we can only thank Mr. Xu for his kindness."
Xu Cang did not raise conditions immediately, but poured a glass of water for the Bombardier representative: "CS300 does not seem to be as you wished, and the market feedback is not very good."
The representative of Bombardier said in a low voice: "It's very bad."
Xu Cang was taken aback, but he didn't expect the Bombardier representative to be so outspoken. He smiled and said, "With the A320, under the same conditions, the market is definitely more inclined to the A319."
"However, our CS300 is definitely not inferior to the A319, and even surpasses the A319 in some aspects."
"But the market doesn't believe it." Xu Cang said.
"So, we need this opportunity." Bombardier's representative was as straightforward as ever.
"Let's do this." Xu Cang flicked his nails: "From then on, I will take 300% of the profit for every CS5.00 aircraft sold. This profit includes follow-up maintenance, aviation parts sales and other service output."
In other words, 300% of all profits generated from the sale of a Bombardier CS5.00 to the subsequent derivative services with Bombardier will be given to Xu Cang.
The representative of Bombardier twitched his eyelids a few times: "It seems that Mr. Xu is more optimistic about the prospects of the CS300 aircraft than ourselves."
As for this condition, whether it is high or low, the most critical decision is the follow-up sales prospects of the CS300 aircraft.
If the CS300 plane is still half-dead as it is now, then Xu Cang is at a disadvantage in this condition.But if the sales of CS300 aircraft improve, then Xu Cang will take advantage of it.After all, it is normal for an aircraft to be used for more than 20 years. During this period, there are a large number of derivative services interacting with Bombardier, which are all money.
As long as the sales of CS300 aircraft increase, Xu Cang will receive a steady stream of large sums of money.
But the problem is, even the Bombardier headquarters has no confidence in the CS300 aircraft, so why is Xu Cang optimistic about the CS300?
"You have no objections, do you? After all, no matter what you say, you won't suffer." Xu Cang laughed.
If the reputation of CS300 is not sold out this time, the 5.00% profit is not much, and Bombardier's loss is not that big.But if the CS300 plane turned around because of this, although Xu Cang got a full profit of 5.00% for no reason, Bombardier's profit was even greater, at least it was much better than worrying about the capital chain every day.
"Yes, we really have no reason to refuse." The Bombardier representative nodded: "Yes! We can agree to this condition."
"Very good." Xu Cang paused: "There is one more condition, you can think about it."
"what?"
Xu Cang took a sip of tea: "I want Bombardier's C-series aircraft company to open equity trading, and I want to buy [-]% of the shares of C-series aircraft."
"Ten percent?" The representative of Bombardier was taken aback: "This is the ratio of the second largest shareholder."
Bombardier C-Series Aircraft Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bombardier, but it is not listed, so there are many restrictions on equity trading.If you want to buy its shares, you must get the approval of Bombardier headquarters.The company's shareholding structure is relatively complicated, and the largest shareholder, Bombardier Group, only holds more than 20.00% of the shares.If it can reach a ratio of [-]%, it will be the second largest shareholder.
Bombardier's representative had been quite neat before, but he couldn't help hesitating when he heard this request.
"Just a stake in the C-series company, not a Bombardier group?" a Bombardier representative confirmed.
"I'm not interested in the Bombardier headquarters, I just want the shares of the C-series company." Xu Cang said with a smile: "Besides, this doesn't seem to be a condition, and even said, I'm helping you. You can refuse, I can wait, wait Let you rot. While you can still sell it at a good price now, is it possible to wait for the subsequent depreciation? How about it, let’s make a decision.”
(End of this chapter)
ANA flight attendant training base in Tokyo, Japan.
Here, some flight attendants of Spring and Summer Airlines are receiving emergency survival training for wide-body aircraft. They will receive a full set of training at ANA to obtain the operating qualification of Boeing 777.
Compared with the financial resources that pilots have to spend to obtain the qualifications of a new aircraft type, it is relatively easy and inexpensive for flight attendants to obtain new qualifications.Therefore, these trainings are not very financially stressful for Spring and Summer Airlines.
Xia Shuyue's learning progress is among the fastest among the trainees. The first half of today's training is a make-up exam for those who failed the previous session. After these people's make-up exams are over, the new training content will start.
Xia Shuyue passed all the assessments at one time, so Xia Shuyue just had to wait by the side for the first half of the assessment. After a long time, she still had nothing to do.
Unlike other flight attendants who don't need to make up the exam and wander around, Xia Shuyue sat quietly on the bench in the base, her eyes were a little empty, as if she was thinking about something or remembering something.
Suddenly, Xia Shuyue realized that there was another person sitting next to the bench, and subconsciously took a look, and found that it was Guan Yueling, the president of ANA.
"You don't seem to like playing with them?" Guan Yueling smiled and pointed to the remaining flight attendants who didn't need to take the make-up exam. Those people were in groups, only Xia Shuyue was alone, and seemed a little out of the group.
Xia Shuyue didn't explain too much: "I don't like to move."
"Don't like to move, or are you isolated?" Guan Yueling smiled lightly: "I saw the files of those people, without exception, they are all experienced flight attendants, only you are different, you even just came from Promoted from trainee flight attendants."
Compared with the spirit of the pilot, due to the different models, the configuration of the flight attendants is not the same.However, basically follow the promotion route of trainee flight attendant - flight attendant - first class/two-class flight attendant - trainee flight attendant - chief flight attendant/cabin manager.
In the class system of flight attendants, Xia Shuyue's rank is relatively low.Almost all the trainees sent by Spring and Summer Airlines are chief flight attendants, and the rest are trainee flight attendants.Therefore, Xia Shuyue's file is extremely eye-catching among the crowd.
Xia Shuyue didn't want to discuss this topic, and she wouldn't bow down just because the other party was the president of ANA, she just smiled lightly and remained silent.
Facing Xia Shuyue's silent protest, Guan Yueling clicked his lips: "Xu Cang standing behind you, it feels different, at least, you never have to worry about the results of training."
At this time, some other trained flight attendants of Spring Airlines noticed Guan Yueling's arrival and came over to say hello.And the manager of the training base would never have thought that his big boss would come to such a place, put away his leisurely attitude, and hurried over.
"President, why are you here?" The base manager was terrified, for fear that Guan Yueling would notice his laziness at work before.
However, Guan Yueling obviously didn't care much about these little people. He waved his hand, showed an almost standard smile, and encouraged the manager of the training base, which made the manager flush with excitement.
After a circle of people who came to say hello walked away, the surroundings became quiet again.
"The people in your company are very polite to me. Because they know that I can influence the results they can obtain from this training." Guan Yueling pointedly: "But you don't care, or you I didn't care about this training."
Since the cost for flight attendants to obtain new qualifications is relatively low, Spring Airlines has not yet decided on the model for subsequent international routes.Therefore, in addition to the Boeing 777, the cabin department of Spring and Summer Airlines plans to increase the qualification acquisition of new models, such as the Airbus 330.
Anyway, ANA didn't point to this training to make money. The asking price for the training given was not high, and it didn't matter if it added another model qualification.
However, there is something to be said for the flight attendants participating in the training.
At present, Spring and Summer Airlines has not yet decided on the aircraft type for international routes, so if they want to ensure that they can enjoy the initial benefits of opening international routes, it is best to obtain both qualifications.If one is not obtained, it means that there is only a 50.00% chance, which is still relatively hurt.
In the agreement signed between Spring and Summer Airlines and ANA, there is no rigid requirement that ANA must train these flight attendants until they obtain qualifications, and a part of the unqualified rate is allowed. This is also to make these trainees more vigilant and not to be too loose.
It is precisely because of the existence of the unqualified rate that the flight attendants participating in the training of Spring and Summer Airlines are very respectful to Guan Yueling, for fear of offending the big leaders of ANA.
Of course, if Xu Cang knew that the attitude of his employees towards ANA would be lowered because of the unqualified rate, this might not be what he wanted to see.
However, Xia Shuyue's attitude was obviously different.
"President Guanyue, I am from Spring and Summer Airlines, not your employee. If you want to chat with someone, there should be many other people willing to accompany you." It can be seen that Xia Shuyue is not in a very good mood good.
"Does Xu Cang like a woman with your personality? Or does your appearance conform to his aesthetics?" Guan Yueling looked at Xia Shuyue with great interest: "I'm really curious. People like Xu Cang What's your preference?"
Xia Shuyue's eyebrows frowned slowly: "President Guanyue, it doesn't suit your status to speak like this."
"Why, what I said now makes you feel a little uncomfortable?"
Xia Shuyue said lightly: "You remind me of the women who have nothing to do in the alleys of my hometown, sitting in front of the door and commenting on people passing by."
Guan Yueling was stunned. Due to cultural differences, she was not able to construct the image Xia Shuyue mentioned, but relying on her intuition, she probably understood what Xia Shuyue wanted to express.
"I probably know what kind of woman Xu Cang likes." Guan Yueling sighed, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
Xia Shuyue likes Xu Cang, but it doesn't mean that she is willing to be mentioned too much about the relationship between her and Xu Cang, which has touched the boundaries of her private social life.For this president who has no sense of boundaries, Xia Shuyue's dissatisfaction piled up.
Perhaps aware that Xia Shuyue's displeasure had accumulated to a certain extent, Guan Yueling stopped the topic in time: "Spring and Summer Airlines just contacted us. After this Boeing 777 qualification training is completed, the follow-up possible A330 Training and practical training, you don’t need to participate.”
Xia Shuyue was startled: "What do you mean?"
"Xia Shuyue, it seems that you have an unusual position in Xu Cang's heart." Guan Yueling stretched her waist, showing a very beautiful curve: "After the 777 training is over, you have two choices. Continue to stay here, but the training content will be changed."
"what?"
Guan Yueling shrugged: "Soon, our company will have a small group of female flight cadets coming in. We have our own aviation school, and you can receive initial flight training with them. Of course, if you don't want to be in our aviation school You can also choose to return to your country. Of course, if you return to your country, there will be no contractual relationship between us. However, with Xu Cang’s ability, if you return to your country, he should still be able to arrange everything for you It's just that I heard that there seems to be no female pilots in your country's civil aviation, and there must be no training programs specially set up for women in aviation school training."
In fact, Guan Yueling's words are very simple.Two choices, but the same result.That means Xia Shuyue's career as a flight attendant is coming to an end, and her career as a pilot is about to begin.Just how to start a flying career, there are differences between foreign and domestic choices in terms of choice.
The use of female pilots in foreign civil aviation is not considered large-scale, but it has a relatively long history.ANA has some female pilots, and even the highest one is an instructor.Therefore, ANA has some experience in the recruitment, training and daily care of female pilots.
Just like training at an aviation school, ANA's own aviation school will be equipped with separate female instructors by female students, and the dormitory is relatively independent.However, it's different in China. Xia Shuyue doesn't have any special treatment when flying in China. To be honest, it's still a little inconvenient.
"How about it, stay here or go back?" Guan Yueling smiled and said: "You don't have to think too much, it doesn't make any difference to ANA no matter how you choose, I just give you a suggestion from the perspective of a woman, stay It’s really much more convenient here.”
Xia Shuyue could feel that the second half of Guan Yueling's sentence was not mixed with any other emotions, maybe it was really a little bit of sincere proposal between the same sex.
However, Xia Shuyue was still unable to make a decision: "Do I have time to think?"
"Don't worry, think slowly, just tell me before the 777 training is over at this stage." After finishing speaking, Guan Yueling stood up: "Okay, the words have been brought, and people have seen them, that's fine."
Xia Shuyue also stood up: "Just this matter?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
Xia Shuyue shook her head: "I thought the president of ANA would be very busy."
"Really? Am I too busy?" Guan Yueling smiled and said, "I'm just curious about what people like Xu Cang like. People should be curious, right?"
After saying this, Guan Yueling nodded politely towards Xia Shuyue, then walked towards the gate of the base.
After walking two steps, Guan Yueling seemed to have thought of something, paused, and turned around: "By the way, there is something that I think I need to remind you about."
"what?"
"Perhaps you have also heard some rumors in our news." Guan Yueling organized his words a little: "During this period, Xu Cang's reputation here is not very good. If you let others know that you are Xu Cang Cang’s company sent it here, and you may encounter some troubles. Therefore, in the near future, you’d better go out less.”
Of course Xia Shuyue knows what Guan Yueling mentioned, which is also an important reason for her bad attitude towards Guan Yueling: "Xu Cang helped you, don't you have the obligation to explain clearly to him? He is like this Accept so many baseless accusations?"
Mentioning this, the smile on Guan Yueling's face disappeared instantly: "You don't understand!"
After that, Guan Yueling didn't say anything, but left the training base directly.It seems that Xia Shuyue's words hit some taboos in Guan Yueling's heart.
In a 330 model in the base, another part of Spring Airlines trainees are sitting on the seats in the cabin chatting, the content is nothing more than daily chores.
"I heard from the cabin department that if you want to continue the A330 training, there should be news within three days." One of the flight attendants with an extremely hot body and a ponytail said.
"However, our company does not have an Airbus aircraft. If we choose the A330 as the aircraft for international routes, it will be more troublesome in terms of cost control." Another thin and tall flight attendant interjected: "So I feel that the company will eventually I will still choose the Boeing 777. Besides, I heard that Xu Cang has tried to fly the Boeing 777, will there be a discount on the purchase?"
"He flew a Boeing 777?"
Obviously, these flight attendants didn't care about Xu Cang's deeds.Of course they knew about Xu Cang, but they basically passively accepted information from the outside world.They care about celebrities and gossip, but they don't pay much attention to professional content such as flying.
They also know that Xu Cang is very powerful, but they basically have no concept of how powerful he is.
"Yes, in Yading, Daocheng." The thin and tall flight attendant said in a low voice: "You know, my husband is a pilot. He told me about this. However, nothing happened during the 777 test flight. The problem passed away safely. However, Xu Cang had dealt with a 747 accident when he was in Blue Sky Airlines. You said that in such a situation, Boeing should accept his sympathy, otherwise the plane crashed, and Boeing would not be happy. .It's not a fantasy to give a discount on the Boeing 777."
"That is to say, and in terms of model selection, the Boeing 777 seems to have more advantages. However, the Boeing 777 is very expensive, and it is said that one is worth several 737s. However, if it is a Boeing 777, we may be able to Flying European and American routes. Flying European and American routes, the A330 is more reluctant.”
In fact, this is the inherent impression of the flight attendants. The range of the A330 is more than 330 kilometers, and it can completely carry out European routes.However, because the A[-] is a twin-engine aircraft, the problem of ETOPS is involved in the implementation of the US route, so the difficulty is relatively high.
Therefore, there are not many options for A330 in European and American routes, which makes the flight attendants think that the range of A330 is short.
Of course, in terms of maximum range, the Boeing 777 is longer than the Airbus 330.For intercontinental routes, it is not necessary to fly around the equator, and a range of [-] kilometers is basically enough.
However, in terms of load capacity, the advantages of the Boeing 777 are still obvious.
According to different cabin layouts, the passenger capacity of the A330 is between 250 and 777, while that of the Boeing 280 is between 370 and 777.For some high-quality, high-occupancy intercontinental routes, the dozens of extra seats on the Boeing [-] have a great advantage.
Moreover, in terms of appearance, the Boeing 777 is ahead of the Airbus 330 in all aspects.The Airbus 330 looks a bit too slender, and the style is a bit old-fashioned.For women who value appearance, they must also prefer Boeing 777.
"You can't say that." Another person provided new information: "It seems that our company is going to form an Airbus fleet."
"Want to buy 330?"
"It's not A330, it's A320." The flight attendant said, "Since you want to buy an A320, it's not unacceptable to buy an A330 later."
"Hiss." An older flight attendant felt unbelievable: "Does the company want to buy so many models? Can the cost be controlled?"
"Let me tell you, there is a gossip." The flight attendant who just mentioned that the company will form an Airbus fleet said mysteriously: "It seems that the company is going to recruit female pilots. These two things broke out at the same time. You said two Will there be any connection between them?"
"What connection?" Everyone laughed and said, "Could it be that the Airbus fleet was specially formed to recruit female pilots, isn't this a return of money?"
"That's right." The flight attendant, who had been open-minded before, quickly accepted the denials of others: "Forget it, let's not mention this matter. Um... we will have a holiday in a while, let's organize it and go out for a stroll?"
"Okay, okay, I have long wanted to go to Shibuya, Ginza, and Disney."
"Then let's get in touch later. If there are more people, we can take care of them. However, don't have too many people. It's best to divide into groups of three or four people."
When it comes to going out to play, these flight attendants are very interested.Just talking, one of the slightly fat flight attendants noticed that Guan Yueling at the gate of the training base was walking out, so he pointed to Xia Shuyue who stayed where he was: "Where is she, do you want to call her?"
"Her." Speaking of Xia Shuyue, the originally warm atmosphere suddenly became quieter.
"Usually she doesn't do activities with me, she's like pulling something. A newcomer who just left the trainee has a very bad temper."
"I didn't know how she got in at the beginning, and what the cabin department thought."
"Okay, don't talk about it." One of the older flight attendants made a final decision: "Count her in."
"What, why did you bring her?"
This immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of some people, and the voice of complaint suddenly rose.
The fatter flight attendant said with a smile: "She is Xu Cang's little lover, so it's normal to have a big temper. You should call, or you should call, otherwise let her know, and blow Xu Cang's pillow wind, then it will be a shame." It's not easy."
"No! Xu Cang is not with our boss."
"It's quite a fun game."
For a while, continuous laughter broke out from the crowd.
Suddenly, a flight attendant with a round face said: "Didn't the team leader tell us not to go out as much as possible?"
"Could it be that we haven't gone out all this time?" Someone immediately retorted: "It's okay, who knows who we are. Oh, it's still that Xu Cang, who is really troublesome. He doesn't shut the door and says everything."
"Hush." Immediately someone reminded: "Don't talk nonsense, it's not good to be listened to by caring people."
A group of people didn't take it seriously, and some even curled their lips: "If you like him to do it, why don't you like others to talk about it?"
It's just that after this person finished speaking, he suddenly felt that the surroundings were quiet, and no one answered his words, and suddenly felt a little strange.Then, as if feeling something in his heart, when he turned his head, the hairs all over his body stood on end.
I saw Xia Shuyue standing quietly behind her with an expressionless face. After the two met their eyes, Xia Shuyue just said indifferently: "The make-up exam is over, the teacher let us go."
After finishing speaking, Xia Shuyue silently walked towards the Boeing 777 model, regardless of whether these people followed.
The flight attendants, who had been talking fast, looked at each other. Some of them moved their mouths, and they didn't know what they were talking about, but they all followed, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Outside the training base, after Guan Yueling came out, the secretary waiting outside greeted her.
"President, the board of directors is calling again."
Guan Yueling seemed to know what the board of directors meant: "It's still that matter?"
"Yes." The secretary confirmed: "That's right, it's still about the matter with Spring and Summer Airlines. Now the public opinion about Xu Cang is very turbulent. If the public knows that we cooperate with Xu Cang, they will become the target of public criticism. The board of directors I am very worried, thinking that there is a huge risk of public opinion in the cooperation with Spring Airlines.”
"Then what do they mean?" Guan Yueling walked faster and faster: "Cutting off cooperation with Spring and Summer Airlines, but this is to pay liquidated damages."
The secretary followed Guan Yueling: "It seems that the board of directors is more afraid of getting caught up in the whirlpool of public opinion than liquidated damages."
"They really know how to choose." Guan Yueling sneered, his tone was full of mockery, as if he was very dissatisfied with the board's ideas.
"President, the board of directors seems to be very determined this time, and the urging is getting tighter and tighter." The secretary persuaded from the side: "Xu Cang's matter is indeed very dangerous, we'd better keep a distance from him. It’s a pity, but once the matter of Xu Cang gets involved, our company’s domestic public opinion will be very passive. Domestic public opinion will greatly affect the performance of domestic routes. We managed to catch up with JAL in domestic share, but we can’t make any mistakes.”
From the secretary's point of view, Xu Cang is a hot potato.No, that's trickier than a hot potato.
Here in Japan, Xu Cang has been equated with cold-blooded, executioner, and butcher.Under this kind of public opinion, if the cooperation between ANA and Xu Cang is made public, it will definitely make ANA extremely passive and have a great impact.
Although the secretary disagrees with the board of directors' decisions in many cases, at least in this matter, he has the same idea as the board of directors.
Cut the seats in time to avoid getting out of hand.
"But didn't Xu Cang say that he would come to the hearing later? He might have a way to explain clearly." Guan Yueling frowned.
To be honest, she can understand the concerns of the board of directors. This is not unfounded worry, but real.Moreover, she didn't really care about liquidated damages, but cared more about another matter.It was that incident that made it impossible for her to cut off with Xu Cang so freely.
"What he can explain clearly is what he said, clearly and clearly, how to explain." The secretary heard that Guan Yueling was still hesitating, and seemed to be inclined to retain the cooperation with Xu Cang: "President, Xu Cang mediates Shanghai The matter of the Shanghai and Yangcheng routes is relatively important, but it’s not that important, you can’t lose the big because of the small.”
"I know." Annoyed by what the secretary said, Guan Yueling snorted, "It's not about that. It's about the American route."
The secretary was startled: "What?"
Guan Yueling also had a showdown: "Xu Cang said that there is a way to persuade American Airlines to switch its partner from Japan Airlines to us. Do you think it is important?"
"It's impossible." The secretary didn't turn his head around all of a sudden: "How could he affect American Airlines?"
"He can't affect American Airlines, but he can affect Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney's parent company, United Technologies Group, has connections with American Airlines' parent company, AMR Group. Maybe he really has a way." Guan Yueling gritted his teeth: "With The cooperation of American Airlines is very important, we have worked so hard for so many years but have not achieved results, Xu Cang is our only hope."
"But."
The secretary wanted to say something else, but Guan Yueling stopped him directly: "Needless to say, it's settled. Wait, wait first. Wait until he finishes convincing American Airlines, we will talk to you again." He cuts."
In the resettlement hotel in Munich, Germany, Xu Cang welcomed the representatives of German Airbus in the restaurant of the hotel.
Although Richard had mentioned this matter to him before, Xu Cang still had to lament the arrogance of Airbus when Airbus put forward the conditions.
"If Mr. Xu is willing to use our company's A319 aircraft, he will be able to enjoy the second-level discount for less than ten aircraft purchased from our company in the future." The German Airbus representative directly threw out the conditions. It's generous.
Xu Cang made a little calculation. If they accepted the proposal of the German Airbus representative, if they bought ten of the most common 320s, they would have nearly 5000 million US dollars left.This number is definitely quite huge.
Typically, the list price for the standard version of the A320 is close to $6000 million.
Of course, the catalog price is just a reference. Generally, the actual purchase price is preferential.It's just that Airbus will give different degrees of discounts according to different buyers.
Like the kind of small buyers or first-time transactions, it is generally [-]% or [-]% off.The second-level discount mentioned by the representative of Airbus refers to the discount for regular customers who have made multiple transactions, which is almost in the [-]% discount range.
Xu Cang even heard that in the most extreme cases, the strength can reach [-]%.However, this kind of discount is not available to ordinary people, and a [-]% discount is not bad.
However, this is the difference between cash and discount coupons, the two are definitely not the same.
If you want to enjoy the discount, you have to spend money first. In extreme terms, if you don't buy those ten A320s, wouldn't you save [-] million US dollars for nothing?
Therefore, it seems that Airbus has great sincerity, but in fact it will shrink a lot.
However, Xu Cang has plans to buy three A320s.In the case of Spring and Summer Airlines, Airbus would probably give a [-]% discount.However, Xu Cang mediates through the chief financial officer of Airbus, Neo, and at most it is a [-]% discount.
Now you can get a discount of nearly 600%, which is actually quite favorable.You know, the difference of one discount is equivalent to nearly [-] million US dollars.
However, in the face of the conditions raised by the German Airbus representative, Xu Cang just kept silent, which made the Airbus representative confused.
"Mr. Xu, the airport runway of the holiday manor in the Alps is a standard short runway, and the road surface is covered with snow, which requires extremely high braking requirements. Our A319 aircraft uses UTAS Duracarb brakes, which have excellent braking ability. It is most suitable for dealing with slippery short runways." Airbus representatives are still persuading: "The wind and snow around the Alps are too heavy, the plane is too small to resist the wind and snow, the plane is too big, and the runway is not enough, and our A319 is the most Appropriate choice."
In fact, Xu Cang also considered the ERJ model similar to Embraer.However, the ERJ series aircraft are still smaller.In the strong snowstorm in the Alps, the plane is like a fallen leaf in the wind, unable to stabilize at all, and the flying plane must be slightly larger.
What the Airbus representative said is indeed reasonable, A319 is indeed a very suitable choice.
However, the icing on the cake is definitely not as good as sending charcoal in the snow.If you cooperate with Airbus, they will also give you a coupon for the purchase of the aircraft, but if you cooperate with an individual, you can get far more than that.
"You trust me so much?" Xu Cang smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that I'll blow up that plane?"
The representative of Airbus laughed and said, "Mr. Xu, don't be joking. You can even land a plane with a broken wing. The trip to the Alps must be a success."
"It seems that you are very concerned about promoting the A319 and are willing to invest money, but this is not enough." Xu Cang directly pushed back the agreement handed over by the representative of Airbus: "Your conditions are far from enough, I feel bad to sincerity."
The Airbus representative's face froze: "Mr. Xu, isn't the second-level discount enough? Or, you can propose conditions that you think are suitable."
"I don't think so." Xu Cang said with a smile, "If I ask you to make a condition, you will definitely not accept it."
Xu Cang's words made the representative of Airbus frown. He didn't expect that his sincerity was so great that Xu Cang was unwilling to even respond. The whole rejection process was straightforward and without hesitation at all.
"Mr. Xu, maybe there are some things you don't quite understand." The Airbus representative pointed to the ground: "This is Europe, and our energy here is greater than you expected."
Xu Cang raised his eyebrows: "For example?"
"For example, according to the regulations, you should accept inquiries from EASA tomorrow instead of carrying out so-called rescue operations. For example, will EASA give special approval for tomorrow's rescue flight? After all, the airspace in the Alps is still full of The restricted area." The Airbus representative said indifferently.
"Oh?" Xu Cang smacked his lips: "Can Airbus influence EASA's decision?"
The Airbus representative laughed: "As long as you are human, you will be influenced by the outside world. It is obvious that we have a great influence in the European civil aviation field."
"That seems difficult."
"Mr. Xu, working with Airbus will definitely make you feel satisfied. As for the conditions, we can talk about it later, but I can assure you that if the A319 is not going to the Alps tomorrow, there will be no other The plane passed by."
Xu Cang pursed his lips, and suddenly shouted behind the Airbus representative: "I heard, this matter is really difficult."
"Huh?" The Airbus representative was taken aback for a moment, and immediately turned his head to see who was coming, and his expression changed immediately: "Bombardier?"
It was none other than Bombardier's representative in Germany.
I saw that this man was in his forties, wearing a woolen overcoat, a dark blue scarf tied around his neck casually, his chin had a gray stubble, and he looked very vicissitudes.
"Mr. Xu, you shouldn't be surprised. The Airbus people are so shameless. They take it for granted that everyone should respond to their demands." The Bombardier representative took off his scarf, showing his resolute face, and sat down on the table On the other side, he rolled up the scarf and threw it on the casual sofa next to him.
The attitude of the Airbus representative towards Xu Cang is definitely different from that of Bombardier.In particular, the A319 directly confronts Bombardier's CS300 in the market, which is a meeting of enemies, and the scene is not very good.
"This is the occasion for you Bombardier to come?" Airbus representative retorted: "At this time, shouldn't you be worrying about the financing of the C-series aircraft?"
The representative of Bombardier said with a blank expression: "Of course I am here to solve the problem. However, please leave the meeting before that. It seems that your words have been finished. What are you still doing here?"
"You" the representative of Airbus was so angry.However, after uttering the second half of the threatening words, Xu Cang still didn't seem to have any plans to change his mind, and the Airbus representative had nothing to do for the time being, and it really wasn't interesting to stay here.
With a heavy snort, the Airbus representative left angrily without saying anything.
When the representative of Airbus walked away, the representative of Bombardier, just like his appearance, said directly, "Mr. Xu, I will not talk about my conditions. You asked me to come. The terms are good. You just say that we can agree and the deal will be concluded, otherwise, we can only thank Mr. Xu for his kindness."
Xu Cang did not raise conditions immediately, but poured a glass of water for the Bombardier representative: "CS300 does not seem to be as you wished, and the market feedback is not very good."
The representative of Bombardier said in a low voice: "It's very bad."
Xu Cang was taken aback, but he didn't expect the Bombardier representative to be so outspoken. He smiled and said, "With the A320, under the same conditions, the market is definitely more inclined to the A319."
"However, our CS300 is definitely not inferior to the A319, and even surpasses the A319 in some aspects."
"But the market doesn't believe it." Xu Cang said.
"So, we need this opportunity." Bombardier's representative was as straightforward as ever.
"Let's do this." Xu Cang flicked his nails: "From then on, I will take 300% of the profit for every CS5.00 aircraft sold. This profit includes follow-up maintenance, aviation parts sales and other service output."
In other words, 300% of all profits generated from the sale of a Bombardier CS5.00 to the subsequent derivative services with Bombardier will be given to Xu Cang.
The representative of Bombardier twitched his eyelids a few times: "It seems that Mr. Xu is more optimistic about the prospects of the CS300 aircraft than ourselves."
As for this condition, whether it is high or low, the most critical decision is the follow-up sales prospects of the CS300 aircraft.
If the CS300 plane is still half-dead as it is now, then Xu Cang is at a disadvantage in this condition.But if the sales of CS300 aircraft improve, then Xu Cang will take advantage of it.After all, it is normal for an aircraft to be used for more than 20 years. During this period, there are a large number of derivative services interacting with Bombardier, which are all money.
As long as the sales of CS300 aircraft increase, Xu Cang will receive a steady stream of large sums of money.
But the problem is, even the Bombardier headquarters has no confidence in the CS300 aircraft, so why is Xu Cang optimistic about the CS300?
"You have no objections, do you? After all, no matter what you say, you won't suffer." Xu Cang laughed.
If the reputation of CS300 is not sold out this time, the 5.00% profit is not much, and Bombardier's loss is not that big.But if the CS300 plane turned around because of this, although Xu Cang got a full profit of 5.00% for no reason, Bombardier's profit was even greater, at least it was much better than worrying about the capital chain every day.
"Yes, we really have no reason to refuse." The Bombardier representative nodded: "Yes! We can agree to this condition."
"Very good." Xu Cang paused: "There is one more condition, you can think about it."
"what?"
Xu Cang took a sip of tea: "I want Bombardier's C-series aircraft company to open equity trading, and I want to buy [-]% of the shares of C-series aircraft."
"Ten percent?" The representative of Bombardier was taken aback: "This is the ratio of the second largest shareholder."
Bombardier C-Series Aircraft Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Bombardier, but it is not listed, so there are many restrictions on equity trading.If you want to buy its shares, you must get the approval of Bombardier headquarters.The company's shareholding structure is relatively complicated, and the largest shareholder, Bombardier Group, only holds more than 20.00% of the shares.If it can reach a ratio of [-]%, it will be the second largest shareholder.
Bombardier's representative had been quite neat before, but he couldn't help hesitating when he heard this request.
"Just a stake in the C-series company, not a Bombardier group?" a Bombardier representative confirmed.
"I'm not interested in the Bombardier headquarters, I just want the shares of the C-series company." Xu Cang said with a smile: "Besides, this doesn't seem to be a condition, and even said, I'm helping you. You can refuse, I can wait, wait Let you rot. While you can still sell it at a good price now, is it possible to wait for the subsequent depreciation? How about it, let’s make a decision.”
(End of this chapter)
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