"Bombardier Aerospace is a subsidiary of Bombardier Inc. It is the world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer in terms of number of employees, after Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Airbus. ”

"It is the world's fifth-largest commercial aircraft manufacturer in terms of annual shipments, behind Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus and Samba Aviation Industries. ”

In the restaurant, Zhao Guoyang calmly told the situation of "Bombardier Aerospace" that he knew.

In the early nineties, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, two major American manufacturers of flying equipment, had not yet merged.

Coupled with the existence of "Airbus", a joint venture of several major industrial powers in Europa, Bombardier Aerospace's aerospace business volume can indeed only rank behind these three giants.

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's story, Wang Jintao said: "Well, judging from this ranking, 'Bombardier' is not as powerful as we imagined!"

After Wang Jintao finished speaking, Zhao Guoyang was stunned: "Director Wang, you are wrong about this." In terms of the aerospace business alone, Bombardier Aerospace is naturally not a rival to the Big Three. ”

"However, unlike these three companies, Bombardier has more than just an aerospace business. In fact, Bombardier Aerospace accounts for about 30% of its total annual profits......"

Zhao Guoyang stretched out a finger and said: "Among the three major businesses of Bombardier, the design and manufacture of aircraft only ranks second, and the first place is the design and manufacture of rail vehicles!"

Pei Chunming, who was sitting opposite Zhao Guoyang, couldn't help but ask: "So Researcher Zhao, what is the third major business of Bombardier?"

Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly and explained: "The third major business of 'Bombardier' is the focus of our visit this time, which is the 'all-terrain vehicle' business!"

After hearing this, everyone finally realized.

Indeed, this time, although the banner of the delegation was "North American Economic and Industrial Exchange Delegation".

But its main intention, everyone here is very clear, that is, for the domestic "all-terrain vehicle" project that is about to be launched.

Quebec was the first stop of the delegation, and "Bombardier" undoubtedly played a heavy role in it.

Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, and after everyone had sorted out their clues, he continued to speak: "Back to the topic of the aerospace industry, you may think that 'Bombardier Aerospace' is only ranked fourth or fifth in the world, and it has not squeezed into the top three, but compared to us, it is a few streets. ”

"In fact, after so many years of development, Bombardier Aerospace has become the world's largest regional aircraft manufacturer and the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer. ”

"It is the only manufacturer in the world that has complete R&D, design, manufacturing and sales capabilities in three different countries. Its marketing and production management have been praised for their considerable flexibility. ”

"Wow! Then there are at least three branches of Bombardier Aerospace, right?" Hearing this, Huo Xiufen couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Guoyang nodded with a smile and said, "That's right, that's right." In fact, Bombardier Aerospace owns a total of four aircraft manufacturers. ”

"In addition to Air Canada in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, where we are now based, there are De Havilland, based in Donswieu, Ontario, Canada, Gateslear Jets in Tugai, Arizona, USA, and Schott Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. ”

"Air Canada, Gateslear Jets, and Schott Brothers all have their own capabilities in developing, designing, and manufacturing aircraft......

Zhao Guoyang's narration made everyone can't help but be amazed.

Before, people didn't know much about "Bombardier Aerospace", and they didn't take it seriously.

But now when Zhao Guoyang said this, everyone knows how serious their mistake is.

Especially Li Haoping, the industrial counselor, shook his head again and again, very annoyed by his previous low opinion of this company.

After Kong Xianchao sighed for a while, he slowly said to Zhao Guoyang beside him: "Researcher Zhao, it seems that the first stop chosen by your delegation this time is really the right one. This 'Bombardier' is really worth a good walk and a look!"

Zhao Guoyang nodded silently, a little unsure of what this Minister Kong meant.

Just when he was secretly puzzled in his heart, Kong Xianchao had already spoken.

"That's it, Researcher Zhao. I'll communicate with Montreal in the afternoon, and I'll accompany your delegation tomorrow, do you think it's okay?"

Kong Xianchao personally came out as the minister, what is wrong with this? It must be a good thing.

Originally, Zhao Guoyang was worried that he and the delegation would not have enough face and would not be able to meet with the senior management of "Bombardier".

Now that Minister Kong is with him, this worry will definitely not exist.

Thinking of this, Zhao Guoyang nodded again and again and said, "Great, Minister Kong." If you're here, then there's no need to say hello to Montreal, right?"

"Haha, this is natural!"

Xu Guangyuan laughed and said, "Minister Kong personally went out, and our delegation followed behind to 'fight the autumn wind'." ”

"Hey, Director Xu's words are not right!"

Kong Xianchao shook his head a little seriously and said, "I just play a role as a recommendation, and I have to rely on our researcher Zhao to communicate with these leaders and technicians of 'Bombardier'!"

Kong Xianchao's words are sincere, and everyone can hear them.

Indeed, just a welcome luncheon at noon made all the doubts that the big guys have about Zhao Guoyang, a young man, disappear.

This head of Zhao has far more professional insights than ordinary people not only in industrial technology, but also in many aspects such as humanities, geography, and economy.

It is a blessing for everyone to have such a powerful figure as the head of the delegation!

After the luncheon, Kong Xianchao asked the service staff of the legation to take the big guys to rest.

Zhao Guoyang didn't shirk much, shook hands with Minister Kong and the three counselors, exchanged a few words, and then took the delegation to the hotel.

Although everyone slept on the plane, the quality of sleep on the plane must not be compared with usual, and after arriving at the destination, it is still necessary to take some time to adjust.

Because he was the head of the delegation, Zhao Guoyang's room was arranged in the innermost and largest room of the stairs.

After entering the room and washing up, Zhao Guoyang thought about tomorrow's itinerary.

Originally, according to his original plan, the visit to this "Bombardier" was supposed to last two days.

On this first day, it was natural to meet and discuss with the senior management of "Bombardier", and the two sides talked about some scenes. However, by the way, visit the production base of the other party's "all-terrain vehicle".

As for the next day, Zhao Guoyang planned to visit "Bombardier Aerospace" in his personal capacity.

The reason is very simple: Western countries have always had a technological blockade of China, especially in such a high-tech project as the "aerospace industry." People must be a little wary of such a visiting delegation.

As the head of the delegation, it is basically impossible to visit the production process of "Bombardier Aerospace".

But it is not necessarily necessary to be an individual, after all, I am very clear about the market trend and technical development direction of flying equipment in the future, and I have the capital to talk to each other.

If it works well, maybe you can let the other party put aside their prejudices and seriously discuss some problems in the aerospace industry with yourself.

Having gained the trust of "Bombardier Aerospace", it is naturally not a problem to help Li Lao get some information on the aerospace industry.

But what Zhao Guoyang didn't expect was that the envoy Kong Xianchao offered to accompany the delegation tomorrow. I didn't expect that this bigwig would help him contact the leaders of the city of Montreal.

In the capacity of Kong Xianchao, the minister he is talking to must be a mayor-level cadre of the city of Montreal.

Imagine that the mayor of Montreal said that "Bombardier" would definitely have a different level of reception for his delegation.

In fact, although "Bombardier" has deep pockets, it still has close relations with the province of Quebec and the city of Montreal.

At the beginning of its establishment, when its business was stretched thin, Bombardier received investment from the Quebec Investment Company.

This investment now accounts for 20% of Bombardier's total shares.

And behind this "Quebec Investment Company" stands the City of Montreal and the Quebec Provincial Bureau of Industry.

Because in tomorrow's trip, with Kong Xianchao's joining, Zhao Guoyang felt that his chances of completing Li Lao's task were much greater.

Not to mention anything else, at least with the minister Kong Xianchao, my delegation wants to visit the production process of "Bombardier Aerospace", it's always okay, right?

As long as he can see this production process, Zhao Guoyang feels that he can analyze a lot of things.

In addition, when Minister Kong visited the "Bombardier Aerospace Group", the "Bombardier executives" who received him would certainly not be so vigilant, let alone guard against the people of the delegation like thieves.

In this way, there is a greater chance of getting useful information from their mouths.

Compared with the significance of visiting "Bombardier Aerospace", Zhao Guoyang felt that the main task of the delegation's trip to North America - the investigation of "all-terrain vehicles" was not so important.

After thinking about it for a while, he felt that tomorrow's trip to Montreal was basically nothing to worry about, and Zhao Guoyang slowly let go of his worries.

Looking up at the time on the wall clock, it was almost two o'clock, and I could sleep for a while.

Zhao Guoyang stretched out with satisfaction, and lay on the bed and fell asleep.