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"Xu Cang, what do you mean? The closure fee before is 10 million. Now let you tell me the reason for the engine explosion. It is also 10 million. It is all a matter of talking. Is there such a good job in the world to get money?"

Even a greedy businessman like Li Rongxian felt that Xu Cang's eating behavior was too ugly. This time, he could get a total of 20 million without even sweating. This was simply robbing money, and Xu Cang was not satisfied.

However, Xu Cang could see clearly the weight of the things he was holding. He did not refute Li Rongxian's question, but instead smiled lightly: "Do you want to ask your bosses? Now that Airbus is grounded for one day, is the loss of 10 million?"

In a domestic market alone, hundreds of Airbus 320s were lying on the apron to bask in the sun due to the suspension of airworthiness certificates. The subsequent types of certifications were also temporarily used. The new aircraft that should be delivered later could not pass the customs, and all were backlogged at Tianjin Airport.

Not to mention the airport downtime fee, if you wait for a while, if you miss the delivery time, a large number of orders will be breached, and the liquidated damages will be another significant expense.

Although the losses are all airlines now, the compensation matters with Airbus seem to be still in dispute. The premise of all is based on the premise that the conclusion of the incident investigation has not been released. Once it is finally proved that it is a problem with the plane itself, Airbus will undoubtedly lose in arbitration.

Although the investigation progress is now blocked, the bureau has retrieved all the maintenance records of the aircraft in the early stage. The records show that there were no problems with the maintenance procedures during the National University of Air and the short-term service period of Shanhai.

Of course, the records are written by people, and the possibility of artificial fraud cannot be ruled out. But after all, it is related to aircraft safety, and few airlines will tamper with aircraft maintenance. If something happens, they will have to pay a heavy price.

Therefore, no maintenance problems were found in the document records, so we have to consider that the aircraft itself has defects. Moreover, according to the inferences made by the technical department of the Airbus headquarters after learning some details of the incident, they also tend to believe that the explosion of the No. 1 engine was not a maintenance problem, and it was really possible that the engine itself was a problem.

The possibility of existence and probability is quite difficult for Airbus headquarters. The losses derived from the grounding of each Airbus 320 may be borne by Airbus itself in the end.

If it really happens, then what Xu Cang said just now would probably be a conservative estimate of losing 10 million a day.

Li Rongxian clenched his teeth, and he carefully looked at Xu Cang's face. Judging from his experience in looking at people, unless Xu Cang is a veteran who is sophisticated and extremely proficient in controlling emotions, judging from the expression and tone that Xu Cang showed at present, Xu Cang is likely to be saying it is true.

He really knows the reason for the engine explosion!

"Why do you know the cause of the accident? You obviously didn't participate in the investigation, just relying on the sound of the engine transmission shaft breaking like you think?"

Although he judged from the intuition, he felt that Xu Cang should not be a lie. After witnessing Xu Cang's shocking methods on the sea dam, Li Rongxian no longer had any psychological advantage in front of Xu Cang. He himself didn't know why, even if he said a few words, his momentum would be a little weaker.

However, Xu Cang was too lazy to explain to Li Rongxian, and just said with a slight joking voice: "If you don't want to do this, let's wait later. Anyway, I have time to wait to see who can waste more than who. However, there is another thing I want to inquire with you."

Li Rongxian was very alert. At this moment, the sun shone shadows on Xu Cang's face. Xu Cang always looked like he felt a sense of discomfort as if he was prey.

However, Li Rongxian asked: "What are you going to ask for?"

Xu Cang's smile became brighter and brighter, just like the warm sun above his head. He tskated his mouth and leaned closer with some expectations: "Is your Airbus headquarters good relationship with EASA?"

"Hmm?" Li Rongxian was not very clear about the intention of Xu Cang asking this question, but he answered it quite quickly, because it was not a secret worth hiding: "It's not bad. One of the main affairs of JAA, the predecessor of EASA, was to coordinate the research and development of aircraft by various countries, that is, we Airbus."

"I know, what I mean is not the part of the aircraft development, but personnel management, such as air crew qualifications."

EASA's European United Airlines Agency is an extremely large organization, whose responsibilities include drafting relevant aviation regulations and issuing operation certificates for aircraft, and also covering the operation specifications of civil aviation operators and the formulation of flight personnel license standards. Of course, it will also coordinate the relationship between countries in aircraft development, among which Airbus is an important object of service.

Therefore, it is natural for Airbus to have close contacts with certain departments of EASA. However, Xu Cang did not care about EASA's aircraft development department, but was more concerned about the personnel management department.

Li Rongxian became more and more confused: "What do you ask about this? You don't have an EASA license, what does it mean?"

To be honest, Li Rongxian really couldn't guess what Xu Cang was thinking, as if he was wild and unrestrained.

"Don't worry about why I am. Just tell me if the qualifications are involved, do you have influence in this kind of department?"

"This is not easy to say." Li Rongxian didn't hide it: "We don't have much contact with the operator and the pilot's management department."

Xu Cang hurriedly asked: "In those departments of EASA, British Airways and Air France have a strong voice, right?"

"That's right." Li Rongxian looked at Xu Cang's appearance and became more puzzled: "Xu Cang, what do you want to do?"

"I want to apply for the qualification of the ICAO Commissioner. I heard that this year I will be the person who will review CAAC recommendations by EASA. So, I hope to ensure that everything is foolproof and eliminate all the risks of EASA's review."

Only then did Li Rongxian understand Xu Cang's thoughts: "It seems you are bound to win."

As he said, Li Rongxian said slightly temptingly: "Xu Cang, if you are willing to inform us of the cause of the engine explosion, in addition to the ten million yuan reward, we will help you with the ICAO specialist's affairs, how about it?"

"Hahahaha!" Xu Cang smiled so much that he was tilting his back. He opened his arms and put his hands on the back of the chair, looking very relaxed: "Li Rongxian, I just think it's troublesome. Without you, I can still obtain the qualification of an ICAO specialist. Are you worthy of using this thing to threaten me?"

Seeing Xu Cang's sarcastic appearance, Li Rongxian knew that he had made the wrong plan, so he had to laugh dryly: "British Airways and Air France do have a strong voice in EASA. If these two airlines instruct, EASA's review will be not difficult."

"Your Airbus headquarters should have a good relationship with Air France, right?" Xu Cang asked casually: "Is there a good relationship with British Airways?"

Li Rongxian nodded: "Right!"

Some of these are geographical and historical reasons. Airbus is the largest stake in European Aerospace Defense Group EADS, which is close to a wholly-owned subsidiary. European Aerospace Defense Group is a joint venture between France Aerospace, Germany DASA and Spanish aerospace manufacturing company CASA. Among them, DASA is the Dalem Aerospace Company, and its civil industry involves the commercial vehicle field, namely the famous Mercedes-Benz brand.

It can be seen from this that the European Aerospace Defense Group was led by France, Germany and Spain, and has nothing to do with the British side. Although the British side also participated in the subsequent process, it was a latecomer after all. Therefore, Airbus is headquartered in Toulouse, France, which means that France actually has a stronger control over Airbus.

Also, the relationship between Britain and France is generally average. Except for the past few decades, the rest of the time was either fighting each other or on the road to fighting each other, from the official to the people to see each other.

It is not easy to make British Airways cooperate with Air France without any effort. Just like the Concorde aircraft developed by Britain and France, it should be written as Concorde according to French customs or as Concord in English. Just the letter e has caused the two countries to argue for a long time, which shows the complexity of the relationship between the two countries.

This is consistent with Xu Cang's initial understanding. Air France is easier to handle, so British Airways has to come by itself.

"Mr. Xu, if it is just for the review of the ICAO specialist, we can help Mr. Xu talk about Air France for free. But if it is British Airways, we have to spend a lot of effort and it is impossible to agree at will." Li Rongxian also put aside this matter, Xu Cang's idea of ​​making a deal.

The qualification of an ICAO specialist can indeed be only a gift in this transaction. However, this is limited to affecting Air France. Any efforts related to British Airways can definitely not be defined by a gift.

Xu Cang smiled when he saw Li Rongxian's nervous and serious look. Airbus could indeed exert influence on Air France more easily, but its influence extends across the English Channel, which was really slim.

"I understand! I will do it when I go to British Airways."

Then it seems that I really want to solve the Great British Air crash. To be honest, I have taken on the little bit of life danger to solve the air crash. It should be a very reasonable thing for British Airways to be grateful to me.

Of course, all this is based on the premise that Xu Cang knows the cause of the British Aircraft Crash. It is not that all air crashes can find clear causes, but the cause of the British Aircraft Crash is relatively clear and is relatively easy to deal with. If Xu Cang solves it, the risk he will bear is still relatively small.

Although he didn't know what Xu Cang had to do to affect British Airways' decisions, Li Rongxian had no desire to explore. Instead, he was concerned about another thing: "Mr. Xu, if you are not satisfied with the reward of 10 million, what are your ideal conditions? If possible, you might as well speak out and listen to it. I can discuss it with the above when I go back."

"That's it." Xu Cang straightened his body and finally got to the topic: "You are the person in charge of Airbus Asia Pacific. I believe you should also know about the project of Tianjin Airbus Assembly Factory?"

"Tianmen Airbus Assembly Factory?" Li Rongxian scraped his heart and finally remembered the name of the project in the corner of his memory: "Mr. Xu, why are you talking about this shelved project?"

Xu Cang's eyes suddenly became firm: "Tell me a briefing, when do you plan to drag this project?"

Li Rongxian was shocked by Xu Cang's sudden change in temperament. He said in a slight panic: "When your domestic market share grows to the top three of our customers. At that time, you will be qualified to undertake our assembly business. Xu Cang, you also know that even if this project is placed in some developed countries, it is a high-quality project. Without sufficient benefits, we cannot give it to you. This is reality."

Li Rongxian had already explained it in a more tactful way, but it was still quite harsh when it fell into Xu Cang's ears. However, Xu Cang was not the one who was brave enough. Western countries have blocked their own technology for a day or two. Even the relatively low-end assembly technology transfer in the aircraft manufacturing industry is very cautious.

Because they knew that the country under their feet had only fallen asleep for the past hundred years, but the lion would not sleep forever, and he would eventually find his former status.

It is common to teach disciples to starve their masters to death, especially to teach a former king. Without the powerful profits, they would never agree to the transfer of technology.

Until it develops into the top three markets in the world, the profits of output will be enough to make the possibility of technology transfer reach a realization.

Xu Cang understood this internal logic, and his emotions did not change much. He just asked, "According to your expectations, how long will this time be?"

"If it is based on previous estimates, it will take at least ten years. However, your country plans to relax civil aviation controls in the near future. We expect your civil aviation to experience an explosive growth, which is estimated to be five to six years."

Hearing this, Xu Cang couldn't help but hop off. Although the relaxation of domestic civil aviation control is not a top secret, it is only limited to circulating in a relatively small circle. Why do you think you know Airbus well?

As for Airbus's predictions, it is quite accurate. It is expected that the time Chen Jinwu's memory is consistent with Xu Cang's memory.

"Five or six years." Xu Cang smiled, but the smile was full of sinisterness: "The project will be completed within three years, and this is my condition!"

Li Rongxian was shocked: "Xu Cang, do you know what you are talking about? You want a word to promote a giant project. Do you think it is possible?"

"So I didn't ask you to complete it immediately, but there was a three-year buffer period." Xu Cang's smile stopped and seemed extremely indifferent: "I know you can't make the decision, so report it. You don't have to answer me immediately, we have time to waste."

Li Rongxian was so angry that his body couldn't stop trembling: "Your conditions are too exaggerated. Even if I report it, the superiors will never agree."

Xu Cang shook his head: "Wait for the past month, you will reconsider this issue. Of course, you can also pray that you will find out the cause of the accident as soon as possible. However, as a reward for helping you in Air France, I will give you some information. Don't have any fantasies, prepare to lose money!"

Li Rongxian took a breath. Xu Cang said this clearly that he was sure that the reason for the 9451 incident was that there was a problem with the plane itself. Li Rongxian could not understand why Xu Cang knew such a secret matter. It was obvious that CAAC and Airbus technicians still had no idea at all.

"By the way, there is something that may be good news for you."

Li Rongxian was stunned: "What?"

Xu Cangyi shrugged: "There should be another company that will work with you to bear the compensation share."

"How is this possible?" Li Rongxian felt that Xu Cang was incredible, but he still asked casually: "Who is it?"

Xu Cang raised his eyebrows: "Of course it is CFM, one of your Airbus' engine providers."

A week later, a small conference room of the Civil Aviation Administration of Hanjing was filled with people. These people were all representatives of airlines who owned Airbus 320 and were affected by the Airbus 320 flight ban.

Almost half a month has passed since the General Administration issued the Airbus 320 flight ban. In this half month, hundreds of Airbus 320s have really sunbathed, and in the foreseeable future, the "leisure" time of this aircraft basking in the sun will continue.

Sheng Gaoliang, who hosted this meeting, didn't have to ask how the airlines are doing recently. Just looking at these people's faces that looked like a pot, you can tell what was going on.

"I'm talking to everyone, although I know you're in a bad mood, there's no need to shy away my face." Sheng Gaoliang was still interesting. He didn't speak like a director at all.

"You issued the flight ban and we compensate for the money. Could it be that we have to smile with you?" Representatives of other airlines dare not say anything, and Ma Cheng of Muhua Airlines doesn't care much. Not only do he dare to say it, but his words are also quite aggressive.

However, although Ma Cheng said something to Sheng Gaoliang, his eyes were looking at the Airbus representative Leo sitting next to Sheng Gaoliang.

With Ma Cheng at the beginning, the other airline representatives had a smaller concern, and the representatives of Rongcheng Airlines, who suffered the worst losses, were almost crying: "Director Sheng, you should know that our Rongcheng Airlines is now operating all Airbus aircraft, more than 70% of which are 320, and now 320 cannot fly. Our company just does not go in, and has burned the profits of the previous quarter for half a month. If this continues, we really can't hold on."

"Yes, Director Sheng, the plane is lying outside every day, it's a pity."

With the beginning of Chengdu Airlines, representatives of other airlines followed one after another, and it was nothing more than selling miserable things. However, no wonder these airline representatives were so hard that they could not stand it.

Among these people, there is only one person who is very calm, that is, Shandong Airlines represents Deng Wenjia. Anyway, National University of China Airlines has promised to provide compensation for Shandong Airlines, so Shan Airlines naturally does not have that much pressure.

Sheng Gaoliang looked around and waited for the voice to gradually weaken, and then he suppressed his hand: "I'll call you here this time, so it's naturally a discussion on the issue of banning flights of Airbus 320. Now the issue of Airbus 320 is still under investigation, and the ban order will definitely not be lifted. This is for the public. However, the losses and possible derivative losses caused by airlines during this period can be submitted to us regularly, and we will collect them and hand them over to Airbus, and then they will."

As soon as Sheng Gaoliang said this, the face of Airbus representative Leo changed and he hurriedly stopped it: "Sir Sheng, we Airbus just want to count the losses of each department, that's all."

What Sheng Gaoliang said just now seemed to be Airbus was willing to bear the losses of an airline. Leo needs to make it clear about this.

Ma Cheng slapped the table: "Leo, we have seen it in France. Just give me a letter of confidence, what is the attitude of Airbus headquarters for our losses?"

In recent years, Muhua Airlines has been a major customer of Airbus. Ma Cheng had met Leo when negotiating orders, so Ma Cheng's words were very straightforward.

"Mr. Ma, I also know that this ban on flight caused huge losses to Mu Hua, but the results of the incident investigation have not yet come out. We cannot bear such huge liability for compensation because of an unspecified incident." Leo said: "Please believe that our Airbus planes are definitely fine."
To be continued...