Chapter 678 Buying an Airplane

Orlik accompanied Hubble to run around Armstrong almost every day.

This newly-appointed knight has never lost his enthusiasm.

He not only quickly stabilized the hearts of the people in the village, but also acquired a batch of land from villagers who wanted to leave.

In addition, he asked someone to design a manor not far from the village, and a construction team has already started to work.

In addition, Hubble directly transported a batch of tools from the inventory and started working for him.

In a short period of time, Hubble transformed himself into a real noble.

As long as the manor is completed, the Armstrong family will take root in the local area.

Although they are nobles in the New World, the development of the New World is good now, and the future is promising.

As a new noble, returning to the homeland may not be a good choice, and deepening cultivation in the New World may be an opportunity.

These days, Orlik's ambitions have taken root like weeds.

Fortunately, he got some vague news from Hubble, and it seems that there will be an opportunity soon.

After separating from Hubble, Orlik communicated this matter with his brother through telegrams countless times.

In fact, through Gu Li's relationship, Good also got some vague news.

Recently, he was going to return to the New World because Gu Li told him clearly that he would go back to the New World to prepare supplies.

As for the reason, there is no reason.

But Good believed in Gu Li, which was a reputation gained from years of getting along.

Coincidentally, after confirming with Franz, Good had already felt that something big might happen.

Originally, he was going to take a passenger ship to slowly come back, but now he couldn't sit still.

Hearing that Franz took a plane to the New World, Good instantly moved his mind.

He knew about airplanes, but his understanding was limited to the military field, and he knew that it was a weapon of war.

He didn't even know that transport planes had already started mass production.

It happened that this time he found out clearly, and Good immediately moved his mind.

This is a new way of transportation. Can he intervene?

Good's business involves a variety of businesses, but shipping is still the core business.

Now a new means of transportation has appeared, and he naturally has ideas.

The only encouragement is, where to buy an airplane? What is the cost? What is the market prospect?

Of course, the latter two are not important for the time being.

Before entering the aviation transportation industry on a large scale, he can test the waters.

As a wealthy man, it is no problem to keep an airplane as a toy. He only needs to consider where to buy it and how safe it is.

Good doesn't need to find Gu Li's relationship at all. He has also managed a large number of connections over the years.

Big things may be difficult to handle, but it is very simple to inquire about some information.

Soon, he knew that the current domestic aircraft are all produced by the Royal Aircraft Factory, and they are basically used by the military.

However, the Royal Aircraft Factory has always had the idea of ​​promoting civilian use. Fighter jets cannot be sold, but transport aircraft can.

In fact, with the booming aircraft manufacturing industry today, the subdivision is not so clear.

The design of passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft is not differentiated. Transport cargo aircraft can be sold as passenger aircraft with a slight modification.

It's just that the Royal Aircraft Factory has no time to promote it for the time being. Their production capacity is limited, and they must first meet the orders of His Royal Highness the Prince.

Good personally went to the Royal Aircraft Factory and met the factory director directly through the middleman.

The other party was also very enthusiastic, not only because it was introduced by the middleman.

He also wanted to get this order and make a good start.

Therefore, the factory director enthusiastically took Good to the assembly workshop for a visit.

"This is the Hercules transport plane. We have already made a plan for transformation. We only need to add seats and some minor modifications to make it a passenger plane. This is the idea of ​​His Royal Highness Augusta. He believes that the aviation transportation industry can develop."

The factory director introduced it without blushing. In fact, this passenger version of Hercules is different, and the various indicators are obviously different from Hercules.

But for business, of course, the more you brag, the better. Anyway, the quality of the aircraft will not be a problem.

Good doesn't know whether he believes it or not, but after the two communicated in detail, he found that the order would be scheduled for half a year later.

"Can't it be faster?"

"This is already the fastest. I am starting to expand the production line now, and it will take time to convert it into a passenger aircraft. This is still fast, and it can roll off the production line with the military's last batch of military transport aircraft.

If customized, it may take half a year to a year."

The design drawings of passenger aircraft are modular, so it will be faster, but it also takes time.

Private customization is even more time-consuming and expensive.

However, Good directly denied private customization, at least he would not consider such luxury goods now.

"Half a year is too long. I want to buy an airplane as soon as possible and drive it to the New World." Good expressed his attitude and thought of an important question by the way: "How should pilots be trained?"

Going to the New World, the factory director was stunned for a moment, and then showed a meaningful smile.

Of course, some things are tacitly understood.

"There is absolutely no problem with pilots. You can send someone. We will entrust the Air Force to train. In the short term, we can even hire military pilots to take over." The factory director was full of confidence and patted his chest to guarantee: "Don't worry, we provide after-sales services for pilots, maintenance and repairs."

This kind of big thing has technical content, so of course they have to ensure safe operation.

As for Good's needs, the factory director promised directly for this business: "I can help you contact a transport plane to the New World, you only need to pay a cost price."

Good listened and expressed satisfaction.

Although the order took a little longer, it was acceptable.

As the first person to eat crabs, he could wait.

So he paid half of the deposit on the spot and ordered a Hercules passenger plane.

Then through the relationship of the aircraft manufacturer, he contacted an air force transport plane and prepared to go to the New World.

As for safety, now military planes are flying every day, and there are nobles like Franz who take transport planes to the New World. Good is not afraid at all.

With the first person to eat crabs, the safety of the aircraft has been proved, and it is much easier for the people behind to accept it.

And Good is also in the transportation industry, and his acceptance ability is very strong.

So, he took a plane for the first time and experienced a transport plane journey without any comfort.

Starting from the imperial capital, after transfer, maintenance, and taking off again, it only took a week to reach the new world.

When Goode's legs were weak and he stepped off the transport plane, his mood was exactly the opposite of his current state.

"Your Highness is right, there is a lot of room for development in the aviation transportation industry."