Chapter 515 - Become an International Supplier!
On the other side, Zhou Yonghang, who sent the two away, was not idle, but immediately made an internal call to his superiors.
Of course, not everyone can directly contact Ding Gaoheng himself like Chang Haonan.
So this call can only be made at the level of the Aviation Industry Corporation.
He quickly reported the situation to the leader in charge of external cooperation.
In fact, Zhou Yonghang didn't know much about helicopters, and he didn't know much about the model that was flying next door.
After all, the flight test business belongs to the test flight institute, and the 603 Institute is currently busy with the final test flight certification task of the MA60 and the improvement of the J-7A.
But this wave in Colombo is a straight ball that anyone with a discerning eye can see.
In view of the previous cooperation between the two sides in the development of the MA60, the Italians may have similar ideas this time.
Of course, the other party has a deep heritage in the field of helicopters, and it is already a mature brand that has made a reputation, so there must be a difference between the specific cooperation method and the MA60.
At least it won't be that the Italian side only pays and is responsible for some inconsequential parts.
It is estimated that Huaxia has quietly developed some key technology in the field of helicopters, and this technology happens to be very important to Agusta.
Unsurprisingly, the other side of the phone gave instructions that contact could be made.
However, whether they can cooperate or not, and in what way.
That's not something that can be determined at the level of the Aviation Industry Corporation.
……
Even before Colombo returned to his residence and began to submit the application, the matter had been handed over to Ding Gaoheng's desk by Huai Guomo.
Since the introduction of the Il-76 last year, the former has almost become a full-time deputy minister in charge of foreign cooperation.
Ding Gaoheng put on his glasses from the table next to him and flipped through the report.
The ink on the paper has not completely dried, and it can be seen that it was sent here as soon as it was printed.
Finmecanica Group...... Helicopter Business Cooperation ......"
The report submitted to the leader of his level naturally highlights a concise and concise statement, and it is impossible to do the kind of thing that sandwiches the key content between some two inconspicuous tables.
So it didn't take long for Ding Gaoheng to understand the main points in the report.
He has been the director of the Commission of Science and Technology for more than ten years, and for this kind of thing, he naturally quickly made a draft:
"Cooperation in the field of aviation can indeed be deepened."
"In addition, how to talk about this matter can be handed over to Bingcheng Aircraft Industry Group for judgment, and it can be reported before the final decision."
Putting the report back on the table, Ding Gaoheng looked up at Huai Guomo, who was sitting on the sofa next to him drinking water.
The latter did not speak back immediately, obviously very familiar with Ding Gaoheng's habits, and was waiting for his further explanation.
"There are a couple of requirements to be aware of, though."
Huai Guomo put down the water glass, opened the notebook next to him and began to record.
"First, the issue of intellectual property rights, our country's technical reserves in the field of helicopters are insufficient, and the overall project can be led by Italy, but the property rights ratio must reach 50:50, and the production line that meets the corresponding standards of our country must be built in China."
This is not difficult, except for a few details, European standards can be adapted to the standards of most other parts of the world with little adjustment.
What's more, the two sides have taken a similar approach in the previous cooperation on the MA60 project.
It's just that this time it was dominated by the Chinese side, and the property rights ratio was 50:50.
After a short pause, Ding Gaoheng continued:
"The second is to pay attention to the positioning of cooperative projects, do not conflict with existing domestic projects, and stagger at least half a level to avoid wasting R&D resources."
"The third is that the supporting projects must keep up, especially the power system, I took a look, Agusta's helicopters will generally choose the power of General Electric or Pratt & Whitney."
"Of course, we are cooperating with a civilian model, and there is also a relationship with the Italian side, there should be no major problems in a short time, but it is still necessary to take precautions, at least to ensure that there are available alternative suppliers, preferably with domestic counterparts, even if the performance is worse than others, but it is always a way out."
“……”
Ding Gaoheng said seven or eight precautions unhurriedly.
Although there is a lot of content, it is also some basic content, and there are no harsh requirements.
"Basically...... That's it. ”
"As for the proportion of capital contribution, as well as the details of the progress of the project, some concessions can be made appropriately."
"According to my observations, most Italians have loose work habits, and I'm afraid it's hard to keep up with our efficiency."
The last half-joking remark made the two of them smile.
"Director Na Ding, I will convey your opinions to the Bingcheng Industrial Group and let them make a specific work plan!"
Originally, this was supposed to be the end of the matter.
But about half an hour later, Huai Guomo went and returned.
This is not a common situation.
"Director Ding, Bingcheng has reported that a considerable part of the technology on the helicopter being tested in Hojing comes from the Torch Group, and if we cooperate, we still need to confirm the opinions of the other side."
"Torch ......"
Ding Gaoheng was directly stunned:
"That's not ...... Xiao Chang's ......"
He thought it was a relatively isolated incident, but he went around and around, and finally got in touch with Chang Haonan again.
"That's right."
Huai Guomo said and put the explanation of the situation in his hand on the desk:
"Moreover, this is a special situation, Torch Group did not only provide the software tools used in the development process, but also participated in the development of the project as a supplier of direct solutions for the rotor system."
In fact, this matter can directly allow Bingcheng to directly connect with the Torch Group.
But Huai Guomo still made a special trip.
After all, whether it is Chang Haonan or cooperation with Italy, it is a major event within the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense today.
Although Italy's national strength has generally declined since the end of the Cold War, it is still a developed European country.
Moreover, as one of the six founding member states of Europe, it can also serve as a window for exchanges between China and the EU.
This has been proven in the Boeing-McDonnell Douglas merger through the cooperation between the two parties.
Moreover, it was proved by the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.
In fact, this merger and acquisition case has also had a great impact on Huaxia in China, no less than the turmoil it has caused in the global aviation industry.
It's just that many events are hidden under the surface of the water and are not well known to the public.
As the project of co-producing MD90 is in the critical stage of moving from large parts assembly to bulk assembly, anyone can see that McDonnell Douglas is suddenly acquired at this time, which will have a great impact on Huaxia's aviation industry development plan.
However, after the incident, several relevant departments almost sat back and watched the situation happen, and failed to come up with any effective and proactive response measures.
The first to react was the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.
Moreover, not only did they react, but in a very short time they came up with a solution in a completely different style.
At that time, it seemed that this plan to take the initiative and use market advantages to cooperate with the EU and force the FAA to comply was bold and even crazy.
Naturally, it has also received a lot of criticism and opposition.
It is said that it was a one-vote advantage, and it was narrowly passed.
In the months that followed, there was no cessation of public or semi-public questioning of the decision.
Most of its views are not new, except that Boeing and the FAA should not be offended at such a time, otherwise it may adversely affect the subsequent MD90 project.
It can be said that during that time, Ding Gaoheng was carrying a lot of pressure to insist on promoting this matter.
However, it turned out that China and the EU almost won in the end.
In other words, except for North America, all countries in the world with aviation manufacturing have won.
Boeing's waiver of the exclusivity terms of supply and the opening of the patent rights are global.
Even the fact that the aviation industry was able to reach a favorable agreement with Tupolev on favorable terms, which called cooperation and was actually a sale, was indirectly related to this matter.
After this incident, the status of the entire system of the Commission of Science and Technology has jumped up.
Including Chang Haonan's special status in the system of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, to a large extent, also comes from his brilliant performance in this incident-
If it weren't for this, even if there was a relationship with Du Yishan, Ding Gaoheng would not have been able to take care of Chang Haonan to this point.
After thinking for a moment, Ding Gaoheng replied:
"In terms of organizational relations, the Torch Group is, after all, an enterprise under the Science and Technology Commission, and we will call Director Song and Xiao Chang himself."
"But don't worry about this, there will definitely be no problems, it's just to go through one more process and arrange the Torch Group to become an international supplier."
Huai Guomo had already guessed that this would be the result:
"Then, according to the requirements of our country, international suppliers need to be qualified and licensed......"
"This should be the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, right?"
With the improvement of the status of his department, Ding Gaoheng will be a lot more tough when he contacts units at the same level:
"Well, Director Song and I will send a letter to that side and ask them to speed up the approval......"
In short, the problem of how to "go out" of the Torch Group, which Chang Haonan was still struggling with before, was successfully solved without his own knowledge......
(End of chapter)