Although civil aviation became independent from the air force 20 years ago, the two are still inextricably linked. The middle-aged man's words were a bit overbearing, but there was definitely room for maneuver.
There was a lot of stern meaning in the middle-aged man's words, and he seemed to be a man of his word.
"Chief Chen, you said this in front of us?" The middle-aged man had just finished speaking, and before Bi Lin could say anything, Tan Linlin spoke first. She and Xin Xin came slowly, with a smile on their faces, but there was something unclear about the smile.
This middle-aged man was none other than the chief test pilot of the Flight Test Institute, also a well-known figure.
The middle-aged man's expression did not change at all when facing Tan Linlin's somewhat sarcastic words. Instead, he snorted, "What did I say wrong?"
In this situation, Xin Xin was the youngest in seniority. Even though he was the director of the Airport Department, he just laughed dryly and mediated the argument between Tan Linlin and the middle-aged man. But Xin Xin was not a guy who knew nothing. He could see that the relationship between the chief of the Flight Test Institute and the director of the Transportation Department, Tan Linlin, seemed to be different.
Tan Linlin rolled her eyes and said, "Now is not the time for the integration of the military and civil aviation. It's really presumptuous to force people from our civil aviation system to transfer to the Flight Test Institute."
"If Xu Cang stays in the civil aviation industry, it would be a waste of time, doing repetitive work endlessly. In such an environment, Xu Cang would waste his prime years, what a joke."
At this time, Xin Xin cautiously interrupted: "Chief Chen, this may not be easy to handle."
"What's so difficult about that?" the middle-aged man asked.
"Well...Xu Cang's current situation is quite complicated. Although he belongs to CAAC, he will soon have another identity, a flight specialist of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Then this affiliation will be...difficult to handle."
The middle-aged man was stunned and shouted immediately: "How could you let him be a commissioner of ICAO? Damn it!"
According to Xin Xin, Xu Cang belongs to both CAAC and ICAO. Under such a complicated affiliation, it would be too troublesome to forcibly transfer Xu Cang to the Flight Test Institute.
Xin Xin was quite helpless: "Xu Cang himself was willing, and the majority of people in the bureau also agreed, so it was reported later."
"Okay, that's enough!" Just as the three of them were arguing, Bi Lin interrupted the argument with a light shout. He simply said, "Xu Cang is a free-spirited person. Forcing him to enter the Flight Test Institute will easily make him rebel."
The middle-aged man sneered and said, "Then let's temper him."
Bi Lin did not speak, but simply glanced at the middle-aged man. The moment he made eye contact with Bi Lin, the middle-aged man immediately lowered his head and said, "Dean, I have said too much."
"If Xu Cang wants to come to the Flight Test Institute, the door will naturally be open to him. If he doesn't want to come... forget it. After the time in Yulong and this time in Qitai, he has the right to choose freely." Bi Lin looked at Tan Linlin while speaking: "Xiao Lin, please take care of Xu Cang's small company in the future. Do you understand what I mean?"
In front of Bi Lin, Tan Linlin was extremely obedient: "Mr. Bi, of course I understand, but how should I grasp this degree?"
We must take care of him. Since Bi Lin has asked for it, we must give him face. Moreover, Xu Cang did a great thing at Qitai Airport. Both publicly and privately, Xu Cang should be taken care of by the General Administration.
However, Tan Linlin didn’t quite know to what extent she should be concerned. After all, this kind of thing had never happened before and she had no reference.
Bi Lin smiled and said, "Just treat Xu Cang's small company the same way you treated the three major airlines."
Xin Xin's face changed drastically. Bi Lin actually wanted to give Spring Airlines the same treatment as the Big Three airlines. Isn't this a bit too much of a leap?
"Mr. Bi, the three major airlines all have their own bases, what about Xu Cang's Spring Airlines?"
"Guoda Airlines occupies the north, Tiandong Airlines occupies the east, and Muhua Airlines occupies the south. Isn't there still the west?" Bi Lin chuckled.
"This..." Tan Linlin's expression was a little unnatural. She said carefully: "Mr. Bi, there is also Rongfu Airport in the west. It is very likely to become the fourth aviation hub in the southwest region in the future. Is this given to Spring Airlines?"
If Bi Lin wanted to hand over Jianchuan Airport to Spring Airlines, Tan Linlin didn't think it was a big deal. It was fair to use the priority of Jianchuan Airport as a reward for Xu Cang's contribution.
The ultimate airport priority is the three major airlines in the three major hubs. Even other airlines need to obtain the consent of the three major airlines to open international routes in the three major hubs. Having airport priority means the best time and the best supporting services. The easiest and most common situation is that when there is a delay, the aircraft of the airline with airport priority can usually take off earlier.
But Bi Lin was not talking about Jianchuan Airport, but the west. The Rongfu Airport in the west is developing very fast and has a tendency to become the fourth airport in China. The three major airlines are all eyeing it. If a fledgling airline like Spring Airlines can occupy it, the three major airlines will be in big trouble.
The issue of interest distribution involved here was too serious, so Tan Linlin didn't dare to respond to Bi Lin's words.
Bi Lin raised his eyelids and said, "I don't pay much attention to civil aviation. According to what you said, there are many people eyeing Rongfu. It's a piece of fat meat. How many people are eyeing it?"
Tan Linlin said honestly: "Everyone is watching."
Bi Lin could not help but fall into silence. It was not that he did not have the ability to force this matter forward, but if he was too tough, Xu Cang might become the target of public criticism. After all, blocking someone's financial path would lead to deep hatred.
"Mr. Bi, this is a big deal at Rongfu Airport. I'm afraid Xu Cang won't be able to handle it." Tan Linlin said carefully: "As far as I know, Spring Airlines doesn't have many planes right now. Even if they are given priority at Rongfu Airport, I'm afraid most of them will be wasted, and they will also create a lot of enemies out of thin air."
After being silent for half a minute, Bi Lin sighed and said, "Xiao Lin, please inform the Southwest Bureau for me. And the young man...please inform Jianchuan Airport for me."
Upon hearing this, Tan Linlin was obviously relieved. It seemed that Bi Lin finally took a step back: "Mr. Bi, thank you for understanding our difficulties."
"If Rongfu doesn't give it to him, then in terms of other routes..."
Tan Linlin immediately responded: "We will certainly make it convenient for you."
"Yeah." Bi Lin didn't say anything else, but slowly left the venue with the help of the middle-aged man.
After Bi Lin and the others left, Xin Xin approached Tan Linlin and said, "Sister Tan , do you think Mr. Bi really wants to give Rongfu Airport to Xu Cang, or is this just a negotiation tactic?"
The negotiation technique that Xin Xin mentioned is to first propose a very high condition and then lower the standard, which is easier to be accepted by others.
However, Tan Linlin didn't think so: "You underestimated Mr. Bi. If he really didn't care, the higher-ups would give him face. Mr. Bi definitely has the power to do so. Hey, it hasn't been long, and this little guy Xu Cang has already become a flying dragon in the sky."
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The day after Xu Cang returned to Erhai Lake, Xiao Lingyun happened to come back from Korea. He did not return to Shekou immediately, but first took a detour to Erhai Lake. Anyway, there is a direct flight between Erhai Lake and Yangcheng now, so it is not a problem.
The two did not meet in the house, but chatted while enjoying the breeze on the slope next to Spring Airlines' new base.
The dormitory building of Spring Airlines' new base has been completed. According to Duan Lang's suggestion, the formaldehyde inside has been almost completely absorbed. In a few days, a special testing agency will come to the site to test the formaldehyde.
Because the time between the completion of the new base dormitory and the move-in was too short, the subsequent employees must have some doubts when moving in. Therefore, when the testing agency tested the formaldehyde, it was done on-site to achieve the purpose of publicity and eliminate the doubts of employees.
During the period of removing formaldehyde from the dormitory building, the main administrative building of the new base was also capped. In addition, there is a two-story canteen with a small shop on the first floor for employees' daily consumption. In addition, there is a dedicated laundry room and gym.
There is also a special aviation material warehouse in the corner of the base, and a large parking lot next to the warehouse. Since no other airlines have settled here, the Erhai Municipal Government has allocated a large piece of land to Spring Airlines. Even if Spring Airlines develops in the future, the parking lot will definitely be enough.
Looking at the new base that had been basically built, Xu Cang was in a very happy mood, especially after hearing Xiao Lingyun talk about his experiences in Korea, Xu Cang was even happier.
"According to you, the land price in Jeju Island is very cheap now?" Xu Cang sat on the grass and looked at Xiao Lingyun with a smile: "Are you sure?"
Xiao Lingyun nodded, "I'm sure! When Jeju Island first announced the development of tourism, a lot of hot money came in. Later, the Korean government was slow to implement policies, which led to the investment boom not continuing. To be honest, Jeju Island's inherent conditions as a tourist destination are not top-notch. Without government support, it would not be able to develop. Isn't it normal that the land price is low? Many companies that invested in the early stage have withdrawn their funds one after another, which basically represents the current investment environment trend of Jeju Island."
Xu Cang was not surprised by this. At this point in time, Jeju Island was indeed a marginal area. "Does Jeju Island restrict foreigners from buying land?"
"No! The Korean government does not restrict foreigners from purchasing land. But Xu Cang, if you really want to buy land on Jeju Island, that broken island has nothing. Why buy land there? It will rot in your hands and you can use it to farm in the future?"
Xu Cang smiled and said, "What if the Korean government provides strong support in the future?"
"That's impossible! It's been several years, if the policy was to be implemented, it would have been implemented long ago. Why would they wait until now?"
"Yes, right now!" Xu Cang hummed in a relaxed voice: "What did Asiana Airlines say? Have they reached ?"
Xiao Lingyun sneered, "How can we not come to an agreement on this? I've seen the resort that Asiana Airlines invested in Jeju Island. There's not even a ghost inside, let alone people. They could have just used that marginal industry to resolve the issue of compensation in the agreement. How could they not agree? Not only did they agree, they were also happy."
"It's okay. They will cry later." Xu Cang said, "What about the acquisition? What did they say?"
Xiao Lingyun shrugged. "I only talked to the president, but nothing happened. He's in a bad situation right now, but even so, he doesn't want to bet on you. It seems that he doesn't believe the board of directors will sell Asiana to you at a low price."
"That's normal. Asiana Airlines hasn't reached the end of its rope yet, so they still have some illusions. Besides, Korean Air can offer a higher price, so there's really no reason for them to sell it to me at a low price." Xu Cang didn't seem to care much about Xiao Lingyun's unsuccessful acquisition, as if everything was under his control.
"However, Asiana Airlines still has some foundation. If Asiana Airlines holds on, Korean Air will have to work hard to wear it down."
After all, Asiana Airlines is the second largest airline in South Korea and not a marginal player. Even if Korean Air seizes the opportunity, it will take a lot of effort to force Asiana Airlines into a corner.
"Isn't this just right?" Xu Cang stroked the leaves in front of him with his fingers, with a smile on his face all the time: "The snipe and the clam are fighting..."
Xiao Lingyun was stunned at first, and then he was a little uncertain: "Xu Cang, why do I feel that your target is not just Asiana Airlines?"
Xu Cang raised his eyelids and said, "Korean Air is too strong in South Korea. Even if we acquire Asiana Airlines later, we will still be suppressed by Korean Air. In this way, the significance of our acquisition of Asiana Airlines will be greatly reduced. Now Korean Air wants to swallow Asiana Airlines in one fell swoop, but Asiana Airlines will instinctively resist. The two sides will probably fight for a while. Although Asiana Airlines will suffer during this period, Korean Air will also pay a lot."
"Then I do know something. Korean Air has already started a price war. Korean Air's positioning is higher than Asiana Airlines. In this case, a price war is a lose-lose strategy. The goal is to wear down Asiana Airlines and force the top management of Asiana Airlines to submit." Xiao Lingyun said, clicking his lips: "But why do I feel that you want to deal with both at the same time? How is that possible? Korean Air has a much deeper foundation than Asiana Airlines. Don't play with fire and get yourself into trouble. Besides, you are fighting on two fronts. Isn't the risk too high?"
"I know the risk is huge, but time is running out and I have no choice." Xu Cang hadn't finished his sentence yet. The next period of weakness for Korean Air would not come until thirteen years later, which was too long.
"No, no, I still think it's too risky. Korean Air is not Asiana Airlines, it's not that easy to sway."
However, Xu Cang raised a finger: "Ten years ago, there was the Tripoli air crash, three years ago there was the Guam air crash, and one year ago... there was the Minzhuang air crash. Korean Air has had three air crashes in ten years. Its situation is not as good as you think. It only needs the last straw to break the camel's back."
"Minzhuang air crash." Xiao Lingyun's eyelids jumped. Minzhuang was a suburb of Shanghai, which meant that Korean Air had a plane crash in China a year ago. However, it was a cargo plane, so the casualties were not that exaggerated.
So far, there are rumors that it was a control error by the flight crew, but it has not been determined. Xiao Lingyun could hear that Xu Cang's pronunciation was obviously different when he mentioned the Minzhuang air crash.
Could it be that the breakthrough lies in the Minzhuang air crash?
However, Xu Cang said nothing more. Sometimes, Xiao Lingyun felt that Xu Cang's young face was hiding countless secrets, and his thoughts were so fast that it was hard to grasp. However, Xiao Lingyun knew that Xu Cang didn't want to talk, so it would be useless to ask him, so he simply didn't ask.
After a long silence, Xiao Lingyun suddenly said, "I just gathered our overseas funds. Even though the share price of Asiana Airlines has fallen to a quarter of its original price, the financial pressure is still great if we want to acquire it."
"So I say Asiana Airlines has not reached the end of its rope yet. Don't worry, their stock price will continue to fall. It will fall to a level that we can bear."
"I can foresee this, but how can you guarantee that Korean Air will not acquire Asiana before us, at a higher price?"
"Don't worry, Korean Air will soon be unable to take care of itself." Xu Cang said calmly.
Xiao Lingyun took a deep look at Xu Cang and suddenly asked, "Xu Cang, was it the Minzhuang plane crash?"