Beijun 100 is Lin Hongfei's new name for the large regional / small trunk aircraft based on the TU-134B, the meaning is quite simple, this is a 100-seat aircraft, on the basis of this aircraft, it will also be directly derived from a luxury jet business jet named Golden Eagle 100.

TU-134B as an aircraft that has been produced for many years, its basic design is very mature and reliable, the only problem is that the former Soviet Union did not pay enough attention to man-machine efficacy, comfort and maintainability, but in the hands of Lin Hongfei, these problems do not exist, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas are now focusing on the development of large aircraft with more than 150 seats, but Rao is so, Lin Hongfei did not dare to take it lightly, and warned Acton, "As far as I know, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas seem to have signs of merger, and Boeing seems to be planning in MD- The Boeing 717 was developed on the basis of the 95, which is also a small twin-engine jet airliner in the 100-seat class. ”

"Really?" Acton's face changed dramatically! "Boeing is merging with McDonnell Douglas? How do I not know the way? ”

It's no wonder that Acton suspects that although McDonnell Douglas has declined in the past two years, it has been much worse than money, but in the eyes of the world, McDonald. Douglas remains the world's second-largest manufacturer of civil aircraft.

Airbus? This civil aircraft manufacturer, which has been losing money for more than 20 years, can only rank third, how can such a behemoth be acquired by Boeing? In particular, Boeing wants to develop a 100-seat "small" jet based on McDonnell Douglas' MD-95, which makes people feel even more nonsense.

"You don't believe it?" Lin Hongfei raised his eyebrows and asked Acton.

"Frankly, I really have a hard time believing this," the foreigner's temper is direct, and he doesn't understand the subtlety at all. When his boss asked, he simply spread his hands, "MacDonald. Douglas is the world's second-largest aircraft manufacturer, although in the past two years MacDonald. Douglas made a series of big mistakes in strategic decision-making, but they are still a strong presence second only to Boeing, and I can't understand how they could be bought by Boeing. ”

When did Boeing buy McDonnell Douglas? The specific time Lin Hongfei is actually not very clear, but it seems to be around 96, but it doesn't matter if you are not sure of the specific time, as long as you know a rough time period, Lin Hongfei looked at Acton. The look in his eyes was "Little ghost, you're almost a little hot", he shook his head, "Acton." Maybe you don't know it, but now the top management of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas has begun to make secret contacts. If nothing else. The merger will be effected by way of a stock swap. ”

Acton's face suddenly changed!

If this is true, then this move will cause a huge earthquake in the world's aviation manufacturing industry, and Boeing will become the world's aviation manufacturing supergiant, if so......

"Aware of the seriousness of the problem?" Lin Hongfei asked, his expression extremely serious.

Acton nodded bitterly, "If this really happens." Mcdonald. Douglas's government resources will also be used by Boeing, which is terrible news for us. ”

On the contrary, Jessica, who is not in charge of the aviation industry, seems to be a little ignorant about this issue.

"It's not that bad. Boeing is good at large aircraft, and for them, the Boeing 737 is considered a small aircraft, even if they are going to embark on the Boeing 717 project...... Oh, and that's now MacDonald. Douglas's MD-95 plan, affected by the merger of the two companies, can be introduced to the market before 2000 is already quite good, as long as we speed up the pace, can get the airworthiness certificate around 96, may not be able to beat the Boeing 717, do not forget, we have a biggest advantage. ”

The best part? Hearing what his boss said, Acton's eyes suddenly lit up: That's right, we have one of the biggest advantages, that is, in this dictatorial country, the boss's father-in-law's family is in charge of the country's civil aviation system, even if Boeing makes the 717? Our North County 100 market will not be affected in the slightest, and that's enough! Acton nodded heavily, "Boss, I know what to do, and I'll speed up the progress when I get back...... It must be said, boss, you have a good vision, the TU-134B is really an aircraft with a great basic design, and I admire my former Soviet counterparts to death. ”

Acton really has confidence, as a high-ranking figure in the American aviation manufacturing industry, he naturally knows McDonald. Douglas only started the design of the MD-95 in 91, and until now even the engine has not been selected, if it is really as the boss said, Boeing really wants to swallow McDonnell Douglas, McDonald. Douglas' MD-95 development plan will inevitably be affected and affected, which is probably the best news for me: it will buy enough time for the North County 100/Golden Eagle 100.

"Then come on," Lin Hongfei nodded and patted Acton's shoulder hard, "Don't let me down, you have to know that even if I have enough government resources in my country's civil aviation system, our products must be good enough to win." ”

"Don't worry, boss, I know it." Acton nodded heavily, but he had already begun to think about it: how to optimize the progress of the entire project to speed up the progress?

"Boss, what about the MiG-29 business?" Seeing that Acton had received enough support from her boss, Jessica was a little anxious: although her main business was not the company's aviation industry division, she did not want to miss an opportunity to make extra money.

Lin Hongfei frowned, "Jessica, I told you just now, the Russian-made avionics system and the European and American standard avionics systems are not universal, boss, I don't have much trouble getting a MiG-29, the problem is that before this MiG-29 enters the United States, it must be declared in the name of a private collection, and at the same time, the weapon system, radar system, fire control system and flight control system must be disassembled, so that only an empty shell with an engine is left and cannot fly at all." ”

Although the United States is the world's largest manufacturer of military fighter planes, it is not allowed to buy or sell any military aircraft that require a computer-based flight control system after World War II, whether retired or in active service.

"Can we please Rockwell. Someone from Collins helped design a special avionics and flight control system for this aircraft? Jessica's heart was full of disappointment, but she still asked Lin Hongfei with some reluctance.

Russian-made avionics systems can't enter the United States? It doesn't matter, this one can be compared to Rockwell. Collins discussed it and saw if it could be done...... In Jessica's mind, some people like to play luxury jet jets, and some people like to play jet fighters, as long as someone likes it, as long as they are willing to spend money, and there are things that can't be done in the United States?

"Rockwell, please. Collins helps? Lin Hongfei shook his head with a smile, "Jessica, you are too naïve, have you ever thought that if we do this, we will completely dissect the secret of the MiG-29, which is equivalent to offending the Russian government to death, and our company will enter Russia in the future, which is a bit more than worth the loss for us, and what good is it for us to do this?" Putting aside whether the rich man can afford the final price, just talking about the profit distribution, assuming a profit of $100, a conservative estimate of Rockwell. Collins is going to take $95, is that what you want? ”

Jessica opened her mouth, seemingly a little unconvinced, but after thinking about it carefully, she had to bow her head helplessly: What the boss said was right!

She is not a rookie who only came into contact with aircraft on the first day, and naturally knows that in the aircraft manufacturing industry, the most worthless thing is the airframe manufacturing, and other core software and hardware such as engines, avionics systems, flight control systems, etc., which one is not a high-profit product?

If he really imported an empty MiG-29 that was forced to dismantle all the electronic equipment and only had two engines left, even if the rich man was willing to pay for the modification, he would not be able to make much money on his side, and he would have to pay high public relations fees for it, which is really not worth it.

"Isn't there any other way?" An unwilling Jessica muttered.

"Method ......" Lin Hongfei's heart suddenly moved: it seems that he can already start the pre-research of the aircraft's avionics system and flight control system.

"Jessica, the company has an automotive electronics R&D center in the United States, and is now conducting research on automotive on-board computers and data buses, you know this, right?" Lin Hongfei looked at Jessica with blazing eyes and asked in a deep voice.

"Zhilu Dao." Jessica nodded, but she didn't know what the boss meant by asking the question.

"If, I mean, if this automotive electronics R&D center is engaged in the research of aircraft flight control system and avionics system at the same time, and makes supporting products for our company, do you think it is possible?" Lin Hongfei asked word by word.

Jessica naturally didn't know that in her boss's heart, there was an even more arrogant idea, but this idea must not be said to Jessica, not even to any American employee.

But even so, Jessica was frightened by her boss's crazy idea, and said, "Boss, are you sure you're not joking with me?" (To be continued......)