Great Power Technology.

Chapter 208 Are you going to flip the table again?
Not only the two companies were also surprised by the decision of the domestic airline company to cancel the order, but even Ye Zhou did not expect the official to be so decisive.

According to the current use of large aircraft by domestic airlines, the current number of large aircraft and the subsequent maintenance contracts are sufficient for these aircraft to last for about 5 years. There will be a shortage of supply.

By that time, if the large domestic aircraft has not yet appeared, then the problem will be very serious.

It is the time when people are most likely to die when they are not connected.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou picked up the phone and made an appointment for an emergency meeting with Chen Hao and other core members of the project team.

He wanted to ask clearly what the official strategy was so that he would not be confused.

At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the meeting started on time. Ye Zhou sat in front of the big screen in the video conference room, and the face of the star emblem man was still on the screen.

But this time, he was finally not in the office.

Judging from the background behind the man, he should be in the study room of his own home. There is a picture hanging on the wall of the study room. The content is 4 words, "Gan Dang Pillar".

After seeing Ye Zhou, the man said:
"Xiaoye, you've worked hard recently. Didn't we all ask Chen Hao to notify you of your vacation? Why, how do you arrange your vacation if you haven't planned yet?"

Ye Zhou smiled and replied:
"Let me listen to the organization's arrangement. It happens that the sea blue weather is quite good during this time. I will go there to rest for two weeks. But before I go, I still want to finish solving the problems that need to be solved and finish the things that need to be finished."

"Understood. Then let's do it as soon as possible. After this meeting is over, you are ready to pack your bags and set off as soon as possible."

"It's not that urgent, right? Chen Hao said he would arrange for my parents to go there together, but I haven't told them yet."

"We have already communicated for you, they are tomorrow's plane."

"...Okay, then let's get to the point. Leader, I applied for this meeting today because I actually want to ask something about our cancellation of the order for a large aircraft."

Hearing Ye Zhou's words, the man showed a clear expression on his face, and said:
"I understand. The decision on this matter is urgent, so I didn't notify you in advance, but our report is already being prepared, and it will be sent to you later."

"Well, you first talk about your question, and then I will answer according to your question."

Ye Zhou nodded, and after sorting out his thoughts, he said:
"I can understand the purpose of this decision, but I think there are still several difficulties in promoting the localization of large aircraft. I want to know how we plan to solve these difficulties and how soon we plan to solve them."

"The first point is that the Qilian engine has only completed the first test run, and the follow-up optimization and production work will take a long time, and it is also facing many uncertainties, especially when our own technology is still in development. Even more so when it's not fully mature."

"Secondly, assuming that the Qilian engine has been matured and mass-produced, it is still difficult to adapt to the current domestic large aircraft, whether it is from the overall design of the aircraft, or from various aspects such as aerodynamic layout and structural firmness. Reinvention, which I don't think can be done in a short period of time."

"Currently the leap engine used by the C919 is only designed to have a thrust of 13.5 tons, and the total thrust is only 27 tons. If it is equipped with a 90-ton Qilian engine, it will be a big horse-drawn cart. It is not impossible to fly, but it is pure waste. "

"The third point, even if all the above-mentioned problems have been solved, we still face a core problem, that is, it is difficult for our large aircraft to obtain airworthiness certificates, and without airworthiness certificates, the aircraft can only be sold domestically. route flight."

"As far as I know, many domestic airlines maintain hundreds of foreign routes, involving more than [-] aircraft. If these aircraft face maintenance or renewal later, it will have a serious impact on our international routes."

After finishing speaking, Ye Zhou picked up the mineral water at hand and took a big gulp before continuing:

"Based on the above three points, I think it is a little too hasty for us to cancel the order now."

"If I were to make a suggestion, I would suggest continuing to keep the current order, so that on the one hand, it can avoid excessive stimulation of the other party, and on the other hand, it can also add security measures for us."

After listening to Ye Zhou's words, the Xinghui man nodded in agreement, and then replied:

"There is no problem with your thinking. If I stand on your side, I will make the same decision."

"However, there is actually a major difference between me and you, or between the decision-making team and you, and that is the difference in information."

"In all fairness, although we have given you sufficient right to know and decision-making right now, these rights to know have not been fully utilized. A very simple example is that you still do not understand our overall plans in various industries and departments. .”

"This area, we will further improve in the follow-up work, and strive to allow you to achieve information equality with us."

After all, the man took a cigarette from outside the screen, lit it and continued to speak:
"Okay, I won't go too far on this topic, I'll start answering your question directly."

"Actually, your three questions can be condensed into one question in my opinion, that is: can we manufacture large aircraft that can fly freely on international routes before the large aircraft retained by domestic airlines are retired in the future. Is that right?"

Ye Zhou nodded and replied:
"Yes, that's what it means."

"Okay, then my answer to your question now is yes, and the Qilian engine made by your abbot just removed the last obstacle for us."

"Yes, according to public information, the models we are manufacturing include C919 and CR929. It will take a lot of time to modify these two aircrafts, and even redesign the structure. We want to use them to mount the Qilian engine. It’s really difficult.”

“但是，你所不知道的是，除了这两个机型之外，我们的商飞公司正在研制的机型还包括CR969、CR2000。这两款飞机对标的就是波音787、空客A380，设计航发对标GE-2b、GE90、Trent8104、8115。”

"Based on these design requirements, we actually don't have much difficulty in using the Qilian engine on the CR2000."

"This information can answer your first two small questions. Now, let's answer the third question."

"Can we get the certificate of airworthiness?"

Having said that, the man paused for a moment, took the last puff of his cigarette, and pressed the end of the cigarette before continuing.

"Actually, this question can be changed into this: Do we need an airworthiness certificate?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhou was taken aback for a moment.

The airworthiness certificate is the minimum requirement for all commercial aircraft to enter the route. Without the airworthiness certificate, not only can an aircraft not be sold to the outside world, but it cannot even be operated by an airline company in its own country to fly abroad—their airport will not let you land at all. .

No certificate of airworthiness required?Does it only fly domestically?

Seeing Ye Zhou's expression, the man smiled and said:
"I know you must be confused now, but I have to say that sometimes we have to be bolder and think a little further on these issues."

"Here, I can give you another piece of information."

"The CR969 project is a project jointly carried out by us and Maoxiong Rostec Group. We are responsible for the overall design of the fuselage, and they are responsible for the design of the aviation development. The model under development is PD-12, with a design thrust of 60 tons. It is estimated that after three years release."

"Currently, our fuselage design has completed wind tunnel experiments. Simply put, it is just one sentence: just wait for the aircraft to develop."

"So, can you understand why I said that Qi Lian solved our last obstacle on the big plane, and why I said that maybe we don't really need an airworthiness certificate?"

The man's words were not straightforward, but Ye Zhou still understood what he meant.

Yes, the airworthiness certificate is indeed a necessary standard for commercial aircraft to enter international routes under the old rules, but this standard is not fair.

It is controlled by a small number of professional organizations, and its purpose is not simply to ensure aviation safety, but to ensure the safety and commercial interests of their own aviation industry.

Based on this purpose, it is not difficult but impossible for other companies that want to enter this field and produce large aircraft to obtain airworthiness certificates.

So, we have to open up another way.

That is to join forces with other companies that have the same strength but have not obtained airworthiness certificates, and use an initial, standard, and advanced large aircraft to formulate our own standards.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou sighed deeply.

At this moment, he had fully understood why the official actions were so decisive.

Because, this rabbit has had enough of the dealer who is both the referee and the player, and once again, he is ready to flip the table.

(End of this chapter)