Chapter 62 A Big Order

Fan Wubing made a phone call. After talking about my plan to Boss Zhu. He is very interested.

But because the involvement of this matter is relatively large. So Boss Zhu asked Fan Wubing to take a break. He needs to make overall arrangements. To save things from not being negotiated. I messed up first. But he also asked Fan Wubing. How much will the aircraft cost?

Fan Wubing currently prefers the airliner. It's the Airbus A340-300. The standard passenger capacity is two hundred and ninety-five people. The voyage is 13,750 kilometers. Four turbine engines from cFm Company are adopted. Fly the year before last. It was put into operation by Air France last year. The voyage is relatively long. Carry more passengers. It is very suitable for China's national conditions.

The a340 series is based on the analysis of the needs of the world's major airlines in the 1990s by the European Airbus Industries. The developed double-aisle wide-body airliner. In addition to the number of motives and the systems associated with them. These models have a lot in common. Most of their parts can be interchanged with each other. Use the same body. Only the length is different. The cockpit, wings, empennage, landing gear and various systems are the same.

Airbus has incorporated many modern technologies into the a340. Such as fly-by-wire control and multi-function cockpit display device. Due to the use of advanced wings, high-efficiency motors and a large number of composite materials. Reduced the weight of the aircraft. The fuel consumption per seat kilometer and the direct operating cost per seat have been greatly reduced.

The price of a340 is relatively high. About $180 million each. Fan Wubing planned. If they can reduce the unit price to 150 million US dollars. Buy seven for yourself. That's like a billion dollars.

So Fan Wubing talked to Boss Zhu. "I plan to spend one billion dollars to buy seven of their planes. It is estimated that this price can be won."

"What is enough for seven planes. You might as well buy fifteen planes at a time. That's about 2.3 billion US dollars. What do you think?" Boss Zhu listened to the advice of the experts around him. Talk to Fan Wubing.

2.3 billion dollars? ! fifteen

Fan Wubing suddenly felt a little dizzy. Although he said he was rich. But it's not the flower method, is it? Indeed within ten years. or within fifteen years. Aviation is a lucrative business. But I invested so much money at once to purchase this kind of airliner, which is not the largest and most luxurious. Still a little distressed. This is not an A380 airliner!

If it is an a380 airliner. I don't mind buying a few more. But what about a340? Just need to think about it.

So Fan Wubing asked hesitantly. "I'll allocate planes to Panshi Airport. Fifteen planes. I'm afraid it's a bit too many."

Rock is the new airport. Although Fan Wubing made up his mind from the very beginning to buy a large plane with a long range.

Mainly fly international routes. But he can't guarantee that there will be so many people cheering? And the pilot also has to go through special training. Probably also need to hire some foreign pilots to meet the urgent need.

Calculated in sevens and eights. I will spend a lot of money myself. Not to mention that the management of Panshi Airport also requires a lot of skilled personnel. This is not something that can be solved with money alone.

Fan Wubing thought so. I suddenly felt that buying an airplane was much more expensive than building an airport. No wonder so many airlines lease other people's planes. I really can't afford it!

Boss Zhu suggested. "You can do the same. Get seven or eight large passenger planes. I'm buying some small passenger planes with one or two hundred people. Otherwise, your airport model is too single. It's not conducive to operation."

This is right. Fan Wubing nodded. asked at last. "But in this case. My financial pressure is too great."

"Now the new French government is conducting diplomatic consultations with us. It hopes to normalize Sino-French relations. The two sides will naturally have to negotiate some conditions. You put the order size at about two billion U.S. dollars. I don't need much effort here It's time." Boss Zhu didn't tell Fan Wubing anything imaginary. Tell him the inside story directly. "Recently, the domestic financial situation is relatively tight. We don't have much foreign exchange reserves. It's unbearable to invest so much at once."

"Ah?!" Fan Wubing asked resentfully. "Then I've become a top tanker?!"

"Just treat it as you doing me a favor!" Boss Zhu said with a smile. "Why don't you tell me that you want to buy a plane from the French. I won't remember to drag you in. At most, that's fine. Your airport also needs a lot of people. At that time, I will send you capable forces from all over the place. How about supporting you?"

Everyone has talked about this. Fan Wubing has nothing to say. So I agreed. "Okay. Then the order of two billion US dollars is fine. You report the figures to them. My people will participate in the specific negotiations. They are all foreigners. You can save face. You government officials talk about this. You always can't do it. open."

"Okay!" Boss Zhu said happily. "It's done. I'll treat you to dinner myself!"

hehe. Someone who can get Boss Zhu to treat him to dinner. Probably not much, right? The key is a personal relationship!

Fan Wubing is very happy. Excited all morning. In fact, inviting guests to dinner is a trivial matter. The key is the promise that Boss Zhu said to deploy capable personnel to support him at Panshi Airport. Make him feel like a big deal has been solved.

With this personnel protection. Panshi Airport will soon be operational. Once personnel training catches up. It doesn't take a year. Our own skilled staff have been trained. I'll have other thoughts then. It is much easier.

Fan Wubing soon arrived at the location of his Fan Investment Group. Call a meeting of relevant personnel. Discuss about ordering Airbus a340 series aircraft.

"Why not order American Boeing series aircraft? After all, Airbus is a rising star. How can it compare to Boeing's established overlord?" Many of Fan Wubing's subordinates are Americans. Hearing that Fan Wubing decided to buy a French plane. Of course I feel a little embarrassed.

Fan Wubing explained very simply. "This kind of big business is often involved in national interests. The Americans have been at odds with our government recently. I bought their planes. Isn't it causing trouble for myself? Joining the US government is willing to send some friendly signals. Through civil society Trade to drive the bilateral relationship. I'm more comfortable talking."

"About this matter. I think I can probably push it." Davis replied thoughtfully.

Fan Wubing nodded. In the United States, politics and business are integrated. Many politicians are transformed from businessmen. Therefore, Davis intends to have a relationship with the US government. It's not uncommon either. So he said. "Well. As long as it doesn't harm the company's interests, you can do whatever you want."

Davis laughed. "Of course. We still have to take the interests of the company as the highest goal. Even when dealing with the government. It is also for us to obtain more market opportunities."

More market opportunities? Fan Wubing shrugged his shoulders. Xindao is not only engaged in speculation in the United States. Just buy an inflatable doll. For now. I really have nothing to sell to Americans. Even selling fake antiques. They are not very interested!

But the French are more enthusiastic about these works of art. Fan Wubing thought about it. Should we arrange a purse company? Then let Zhang Maolu make some imitation antiques. Make some money from the French. Anyway, idle is idle.

However, Fan Wubing inserted such a horizontal punch. The trip of the Sino-French exchange student group was postponed.

"What's the matter? It's been delayed again. If it's postponed for a few more days, it will delay the holiday." Tong Xiaoyun complained with some dissatisfaction. "I also plan to use the time of vacation. To see the Seine. Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre. Now it seems. I'm afraid it's too bad."

"Not so pessimistic—" Fan Wubing was a little embarrassed. Of course he knew the reason. All because he threw out a big order. Therefore, the government needs to carefully adjust its strategy. This affects the problem of student communication. However, this matter is delayed for a week. There is a buffer stage.

in the next few days. The students began to go home one after another.

Sure enough, the department organized summer social practice activities. the final decision. It is to Hong Kong. But what about visas? It takes a lot of work. Probably not until mid-August.

When Ren Xiaorou talked about this with Fan Wubing. Fan Wubing hesitated for a moment. At least at this moment. He is still reluctant to go to Hong Kong. But the department hoped that he, a student with both money and grades, would go with him. And it can also serve as a temporary doctor in the team. This made it a little difficult for him to shirk.

"Hong Kong has a developed economy. It is an extremely free financial port. It should be very beneficial for the students of our International Trade Department to experience the atmosphere there up close." Ren Xiaorou hoped that Fan Wubing would participate. The meaning is the same in the department.

Fan Wubing thought. The U.S. economy is more developed. Hong Kong is at best a financial port. New York is the financial center of the world. The difference in this concept is too great.

At this time, Fan Wubing thought about it. If you go to France for a while. Probably two to three weeks. Then come back to deal with the affairs of companies in various places. After that, I will go to Hong Kong for a week of shopping. It's time to start school. This summer vacation is very fulfilling!

At the end. Fan Wubing thought for a while and finally agreed. Go to Hong Kong with a student delegation. It's better than going out on a high-profile trip by yourself. This is also an opportunity. After all, Hong Kong is a bit chaotic at this time. But there are opportunities. At this time might as well look at the real estate market and the stock market. See if you can make up your mind. Raise a large sum of money and lurk in Hong Kong for several years.