"If you make such a big move in the northwest, our troops can't hold you back. The oil pipeline is related to national energy security. The Nus refining base is an important supporting project. Northwest General Aviation is so important to the pipeline and refining base. We attach great importance to it.
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Zhong Weiguo smiled and said, "But you are right, it is very troublesome to get so many large transport aircraft back. Of course, if you are willing to donate to the Air Force, that is another matter."
Yao Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhong, I don't need to use dozens of IL-76s to prove my innocence, right? To say the least, even if I am willing to donate all these aircraft to the army, the army will
I don’t dare to ask for it.”
"Why don't you dare to ask for it? We can't ask for it." Zhong Weiguo said subconsciously.
Yao Yuan said, "A whole regiment of IL-76s, that is, 24 aircraft, do you know how much it costs to maintain these aircraft? Don't tell me that the Air Force doesn't care about this money."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Weiguo suddenly came back to his senses. It was his turn to smile bitterly and sighed, "Yes, maintenance alone costs a lot of money, and the Air Force doesn't have that kind of money."
During the entire twenty years of reform and opening up, in order to support local economic construction and national economic development, the army has tightened its belts. Not only has the update of weapons and equipment stalled, but even daily expenses have been tightened. New equipment cannot be bought back.
Everything is fine, but daily maintenance is a huge expense, as well as the money needed to use these new equipment...
Yao Yuan said, "Western countries are eyeing Ukraine. I'm worried that something will go wrong, so I want to fly back as soon as possible. I'll put it in Baku for now, and I'll put it in Almaty later. But after all, I'm still worried. I just want to ask
Do you have any other way for me to fly these aircraft back? I have asked the Russian Business Department to continue to acquire aircraft, and I will donate the next batch to the army, what do you think?"
After thinking for a moment, Zhong Weiguo asked, "What do you plan to use these transport planes for?"
"Air transportation, domestic and foreign air transportation." Yao Yuan answered.
Zhong Weiguo asked, "Don't engage in passenger transport?"
"How dare I? It would be strange if those state-owned airlines don't kill me." Yao Yuan said with a smile.
Zhong Weiguo thought for a while and said, "In this case, I will report it first and call you later."
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Zhong Weiguo took out the official paper and scribbled down the relevant information into a brief report. After checking it several times, he took it to see the chief.
After staying in the chief's office for more than half an hour, Zhong Weiguo received clear instructions and called Yao Yuan as soon as he returned to the office.
Yao Yuan thought he would have to wait a day or two, but he didn't expect there would be news so soon. He quickly asked, "Is there any news?"
Zhong Weiguo's tone was very relaxed and he said, "Xiao Yao, I have a plan. Please listen to it."
Yao Yuan lit a cigarette and started smoking. Lin Wei came over after making a phone call. Yao Yuan simply turned on the speakerphone and said, "I can make a decision right away. You can tell me."
After sorting it out, Zhong Weiguo said, "Do you know United Airlines? It was an airline established by the Air Force in 1986, and it was not very profitable."
"I know." Yao Yuan vaguely guessed what the plan was.
Zhong Weiguo said in a deep voice, "It is difficult for your application to register as a fully qualified airline to be approved. The relationships involved are very complicated. The chief minister proposed an alternative plan for you to become a shareholder in United Airlines, so that all problems can be solved."
really!
It's not that Yao Yuan didn't think about this possibility, but he didn't dare to think about it. United Airlines is a military industry company, just like Xinxing Group.
Hearing Yao Yuan's silence, Zhong Weiguo thought Yao Yuan was not happy, so he explained, "Xiao Yao, this is the most suitable plan at the moment. I know you don't like to be controlled by others. You are a master in business management, so I also proposed it to the chief.
Yes, the commander-in-chief has instructed that you can be the main operator, but the shares may not give you a controlling interest. After all, United Airlines is a military product, and we also hope that United Airlines can create some profits for the troops."
Yao Yuan came to his senses and said, "Wait a minute, Lao Zhong, why did you suddenly think of a joint venture with United Airlines? Are you planning to divest it?"
Zhong Weiguo hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Last year, the monarch's committee issued a decision that combat troops below the military level are not allowed to engage in business. To tell you the truth, we generally believe that it is only a matter of time before business is completely stopped. Our chief is strongly opposed to the military's business.
Do you understand?"
"clear."
Yao Yuan knew that this period of history was a special method in a special period. Later, he found that it was too harmful, and the Jun Committee spent seven years to stop business activities and clean up the production and operation of military units.
The scale of military assets is extremely large. It was not until 2020 that the assets of the entire military were completely liquidated and integrated, and a Military Assets Management Group Co., Ltd. was established with a scale of trillions. As soon as it was established, it ranked among the top three super-large central enterprises...
Zhong Weiguo said, "Now local state-owned enterprises are undergoing reforms and exploring ways to adapt to the development of market economy. Our military enterprises are also exploring ways to convert military into civilians. The superior leaders believe that since there is such an opportunity, United Airlines should be used to make a
The pilot is good.”
Yao Yuan completely understood, and his previous worries were gone.
He was flattered and said, "Old Zhong, I'm worried that if I don't do it right, I won't be able to explain it to the people of the country."
"If you can't do it well, no one can do it. I believe you will be fine." Zhong Weiguo smiled, "Besides, this will at least solve your biggest problem now."
"It can indeed solve my biggest problem..." Yao Yuan pondered, "In other words, you only fulfill your obligations as investors and leave all the management to us?"
Zhong Weiguo said, "Yes, but we want to hold the controlling stake."
Yao Yuan, Lin Wei, and Lin Xiaohu exchanged glances and nodded in agreement, "Okay, I agree, how many shares will you give me?"
"How about forty-five percent?" Zhong Weiguo said.
It was much more than Yao Yuan expected. Yao Yuan did not hesitate, "Okay, I agree."
Zhong Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "One more question, which entity do you plan to use to invest?"
Foreign-funded entities are definitely not allowed, nor are joint ventures. They must be local corporate entities that are 100% controlled by Yao Yuan personally.
"Southern General Aviation, this company has not been transferred from my personal name to Southern Industrial, and the equity is very clear." Yao Yuan thought for a while and said.
Zhong Weiguo said, "Okay, come here and sign the contract as soon as possible. Fly those planes back as soon as possible. That's the most important thing."
The key lies in those Ilyushin-76s. There are 24 of them in a whole regiment. It is absolutely impossible for the troops not to be interested. If these aircraft are put into United Airlines, even if the management rights are given to Yao Yuan, if the troops want to use them, it is still a matter of course.
thing, and more convenient.
Of course Yao Yuan thought of this, but he was willing to let the troops take advantage.
United Airlines has also become the only company under Yao Yuan's name that does not have a controlling stake.