Chapter 378 Aviation Engine

"We currently do not want to become a strategic investor in COMAC."

"oh?!"

Chief Li obviously did not expect that Hu Lai would refuse so simply, and his face was slightly stunned.

He was originally confident and thought that Hu Lai could not and would not refuse this proposal, but he didn't expect...

After thinking for a moment, Chief Li muttered:

"Mr. Hu, don't worry about what I just said. I hope you will provide technology research and development for COMAC as much as possible."

"I admit that we did invite you to become a strategic investor of COMAC out of the Phoenix Group's superior R&D capabilities, but."

"I can also promise you here that even if you become a strategic investor of COMAC, we will never disrupt your normal business operations, nor will we interfere in your daily technology research and development."

"My only hope is that we can provide COMAC with some technical support and functional innovation within your reach. I believe this will not be difficult for you."

Chief Li's words were truly very low-key and sincere.

but.

This was not what Hu Lai was thinking about. He shook his head and said:

"Chief Li, it's not because of technology research and development."

"Even if we do not become a strategic investor in COMAC, as long as COMAC has technical needs, we will do our best to help."

"Just like this C919 delivery ceremony, if we didn't want to support the C919, we wouldn't come in person."

Both Chief Li and Mr. Yu couldn't help but nodded.

In the afternoon, Chief Li already learned from his secretary what happened in the hotel in the morning, and was deeply shocked by the strong international influence of the Phoenix Group.

Mr. Hu really helped COMAC a lot this time!

Moreover, since Phoenix Group developed the lithography machine, it has been working hard to support the domestic chip industry in recent years. Everyone in the chip industry knows these things, and Chief Li is also aware of them.

Of course, it is precisely because of this that the higher authorities have given special permission to allow Phoenix Group investors to fly this time.

After a pause, Hu Lai looked at Chief Li and continued with a smile:

"Besides, there is no reward for no merit. If we are really called the strategic investors of COMAC, I don't know how many people will gossip behind our backs. Maybe the outside world will think that we are transferring benefits."

"So, it would be better for us to have an ordinary cooperative relationship now, and our Phoenix Group belongs to a third party."

"Who dares to gossip behind my back?"

Chief Li snorted slightly unhappy.

However, a person in a high position like him has long developed a pair of piercing eyes.

Seeing Hu Lai's calm tone and calm expression when he spoke, we could also tell that Hu Lai probably really didn't want to become a strategic investor of COMAC.

At the moment, he did not continue to dwell on this topic. He picked up the white tea cup on the table and took a sip of tea, then sighed slightly:

"Mr. Hu, you also know that C919 is a project that we attach great importance to. The original idea is to use it to open up the international market and drive the transformation of our domestic high-end manufacturing industry."

"Although we have begun mass production of the aircraft, in fact it still has many problems, such as the need to import the engine, the need to import the avionics system, etc. that many netizens have criticized online..."

"Objectively speaking, the C919's engines, avionics systems, etc. do use Aramco's technology, but do you know why?"

Hu Lai frowned immediately.

Although there are only a few manufacturers in the world that can manufacture aircraft engines, it is obvious that RR and Pratt & Whitney are no worse than General Electric.

The same goes for the avionics system. The avionics provided by Aramco GE is not the best.

Before Hu Lai could speak, Chief Li continued:

"In fact, it is more about avoiding restrictions from Europe and the United States. After all, as long as we sell C919, their companies will also make profits!"

"As latecomers, we can only do this now. Only in this way can we try to avoid being restricted by Europe and the United States, and give our domestic companies more time!"

Hu Lai suddenly felt helpless.

As the crown jewel of modern industry, one is a photolithography machine and the other is an aerospace engine.

Lithography machines have successfully counterattacked thanks to the efforts of the Phoenix Group, but for aero engines, especially in the civilian sector, the country is lagging behind more than a little bit.

COMAC's development of large aircraft now is just like its development of chips in the past. It really depends on Aramco.

Once Aramco really cuts off the supply of core components such as engines, it will definitely be a huge blow to COMAC!

"Our original idea was to take the C919 one step at a time and satisfy the domestic market first. This would not touch the core interests of Europe and the United States right away."

"When the technology matures, we will slowly introduce it to the world. By then, our domestic companies will have accumulated experience in three to five years, and there will be the possibility of localization. At the same time, the entire industry will also have a certain ability to resist risks.

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"I didn't expect that..."

Having said this, Chief Li smiled bitterly.

"I didn't expect that with your help this time, the C919 would greatly exceed our expectations. It would open up the international market and go global in one step. This has saved us so many detours!"

"But now the C919 has obviously touched Boeing's interests. We also learned that Boeing has contacted General Electric privately, so technical research on core key components has become urgent."

Hu Lai also smiled bitterly.

Unexpectedly, because of the Phoenix Group, C919’s need for independent localization became urgent.

He could completely understand Chief Li's worries.

When the C919 poses no threat to Boeing, everyone is happy making money.

But once Aramco really feels that the C919 poses a huge threat to Boeing and decides to impose restrictions on COMAC, not only will the C919 face "life or death", but it will also be a huge blow to the entire large aircraft manufacturing industry in the country that is still in its infancy.

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Not to mention the transformation of high-end manufacturing, I am afraid that even survival will become difficult!

So at the moment, Chief Li obviously hopes that the Phoenix Group will also join in.

Hu Lai's mind was racing. Aviation engines are commodities. If they provide engines for sale to COMAC, they will definitely get a lot of points. Such a cooperation method is acceptable.

Today’s domestic aero engines are indeed lagging behind the times.

For example, the Yangtze engine, which is currently in the research and development stage and is intended to be used in the C919, has actual performance that lags behind the current global mainstream engines.

To put it bluntly, it falls into the second-tier to third-tier level.

Although military engines do not need to take into account fuel consumption or service life, even the WS-10 is still far behind the world's top-tier engines in terms of thrust.

If the Phoenix Group can produce a good aero engine, if nothing else, it will at least get a large number of orders for the C919 aircraft!

There is absolutely no doubt about this.

However, if you want to buy an aircraft engine, you will need a lot of points.

Thinking of this, Hu Lai already had more ideas in his mind.

"Mr. Li, thank you for your trust in Phoenix Group. We at Phoenix Group are naturally bound to help domestic enterprises."

"So, I thought about it. Our Phoenix Group can set up a special 'aircraft research and development department' to provide research and development services for various functions on the aircraft."

"For example, we can consider investing in research and development of the engines and avionics systems you just mentioned."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chief Li suddenly became excited.

"real?"

"real."

"But you also know that the engine is not an easy task, and it may be difficult to achieve results in a short period of time."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Chief Li laughed heartily, as if he was afraid of going back on his word, so he quickly stood up and said:

"It doesn't matter. I trust you very much. If you have any needs regarding the engine, just ask and we will do our best to satisfy you!"

"Okay, let's talk about it today. Lao Yu, please make arrangements. I want to have two drinks with Mr. Hu tonight!"

…

While Hu Lai and Chief Li were having a drink, the other side of the ocean.

The C919 delivery site attracted major international airlines, including the shell group Robert, and the news reached Boeing headquarters.

Seeing the C919 and Airbus once again receive a large number of orders, Boeing President Mr. David was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood.

You know, the orders obtained by these two companies were all taken from Boeing!

But misfortunes often come singly, and another news that David didn't want to hear suddenly came.

Since Boeing was refused cooperation by Phoenix Group, Boeing executives have made two preparations. One is to find SpeakX to speed up the research and development of "aircraft high-speed WIFI", and the other is to find General Electric.

It is hoped that General Electric can put some pressure on COMAC through the "C919 engine", and then force Yanguo officials to put pressure on Phoenix Group, and finally reach a cooperation.

In the office, the assistant looked pale and held the latest fax in his hand.

After David took one look at the fax, he angrily tore up the contents of the fax into pieces.
To be continued...