I was also surprised by the decision of domestic airlines to cancel orders, not only the two companies, and even Ye Zhou did not expect the official to be so decisive.

According to the current use of large aircraft of domestic airlines, the number of large aircraft and the later maintenance contracts are enough for these aircraft to last for about 5 years, but the premise is that the scale of the domestic aviation industry has not expanded significantly. Otherwise, once the market expands, the aircraft will face a situation of supply and demand.

By then, if domestic large aircraft have not yet been released, the problem will be very serious.

If you don’t meet the green and yellow, it’s the easiest time to die.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou picked up the phone and made an emergency meeting with Chen Hao and other core members of the project team.

He wanted to ask clearly what the official strategy was so as not to feel unsure.

At 3 pm, the meeting began on time. Ye Zhou sat in front of the big screen in the video conference room, and the face of the man with a star emblem was still on the screen.

But this time, he was finally not in the office anymore.

Judging from the background behind the man, he should be in his study room at home. There is a character hanging on the wall of the study room, which contains 4 characters, "I am willing to be a pillar".

After seeing Ye Zhou, the man spoke:

"Xiao Ye, you have worked hard recently. Haven't we asked Chen Hao to notify you of your vacation? Why? How do you plan your vacation yet?"

Ye Zhou smiled and replied:

"I'll follow the organization's arrangements. The climate in the sea blue is quite good during this period. I went there for two weeks to rest. Before I got there, I still wanted to solve the problem and finish the matter that should be finished."

"I understand. Then let's do it as soon as possible. After this meeting is finished, you are ready to pack your luggage and set off as soon as possible."

"It's not that urgent... Chen Hao said he would arrange for my parents to come with him, but I haven't even told them."

"We have communicated for you, they are tomorrow's plane."

"...Okay, then let's get to the point. Leader, I applied for this meeting today, and I actually wanted to ask some things about us canceling orders for big planes."

Hearing Ye Zhou's words, the man showed a clear expression on his face and said:

"I understand. The decision was urgent, so I didn't inform you in advance, but our report is already in preparation and will be sent to you later."

"So that's it. You can talk about your question first, and then I'll answer based on your question."

Ye Zhou nodded, sorted out his thoughts a little, and spoke:

"I can understand the purpose of this decision, but I think there are still several difficulties in promoting the localization of large aircraft. I want to know how we plan to solve these difficulties and how we plan to solve them within what time."

"First point, Qilian engine has only completed its first test run. The subsequent optimization and production work will take a long time, and it also faces many uncertainties, especially when our own technology is not yet fully mature."

"The second point is that assuming that the Qilian engine has matured and mass-produced, it is still difficult to adapt to the current domestic large aircraft. Whether it is the overall design of the aircraft, the aerodynamic layout, the structural stability and other aspects, it must be re-transformed. I think this kind of transformation cannot be completed in a short time."

"Currently, the design thrust of the Leap engine used in the c919 is only 13.5 tons, and the total thrust is only 27 tons. If he is given a 90-ton Qilian engine, it is completely a big horse and can't fly, but it's just a waste."

"The third point is that even if all the above problems have been solved, we still face a core problem, that is, it is difficult for our large aircraft to obtain airworthiness certificates, and without airworthiness certificates, the aircraft can only fly on domestic routes."

"As far as I know, many domestic airlines have hundreds of foreign routes, and more than 100 aircraft involved. If these aircraft are facing maintenance or renewal in the later stage, it will have a serious impact on our international routes."

After saying that, Ye Zhou picked up the mineral water at hand and poured a large mouthful of it, and then continued:

"Based on these three points, I think it's actually a bit too hasty for us to cancel our orders now."

"If I were asked to make suggestions, I would recommend that you continue to keep your current order. This will avoid overstimulating the other party, and on the other hand, it can also add safety guarantee measures to us."

After hearing Ye Zhou's words, the man Xinghui nodded in agreement and then replied:

"Your ideas are fine, and if I come from your perspective, I will make the same decision."

"However, there is actually a major difference between me and you, or between the decision-making team and the company, that is, the difference in information."

Gu Ying

"To be fair, although we have given you the full right to know and decision-making power, these right to know are not fully utilized. A very simple example is that you do not understand our overall plans in various industries and departments."

"We will further improve this area in the subsequent work, and strive to enable you to achieve information equality with us."

After saying that, the man took a cigarette from outside the picture, lit it and continued to speak:

"Okay, I won't go too far with this topic, I will start answering your questions directly."

"Actually, your three questions can be condensed into one problem in my opinion, that is: before the large aircraft owned by domestic airlines are retired in the future, can we create large aircraft that can fly freely on international routes? Is that right?"

Ye Zhou nodded and replied:

"That's right, that's what it means."

"Okay, then my question and answer to you now is that, yes, and the Qilian engine you are abbot has just cleared the last obstacle for us."

"That's right, according to the public information, the models we are manufacturing include c919 and cr929. It takes a lot of time to transform these two aircraft, and even re-engineer. It is indeed difficult to use them to build the Qilian engine."

"But what you don't know is that in addition to these two models, the models our COMAC is developing include cr969 and cr2000. These two aircraft are benchmarked against Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, and design aircraft engine benchmarks against ge-2b, ge90, trent8104, 8115."

"Based on these design requirements, it is actually not too difficult for us to use Qilian engines on the cr2000."

"This information can answer your first two small questions, and now, let's answer the third question."

"Can we get an airworthiness certificate?"

Speaking of this, the man paused for a moment, took the last sip of cigarette and pressed the cigarette butt to extinguish it before continuing.

"Actually, this question can be changed to this: Do we really need an airworthiness certificate?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhou was stunned.

Airworthiness certificate is the minimum requirement for all commercial aircraft to enter routes. Without an airworthiness certificate, not only can a plane not be sold to me, but it can't even be operated by its own country's airlines to fly abroad--the other's airport will not allow you to land at all.

No airworthiness certificate is required? Do you only fly in the country?

Looking at Ye Zhou's expression, the man smiled and said:

"I know you must be confused right now, but, I must say, on these issues, sometimes we have to be bolder and think a little further."

"Here, I can provide you with another information."

"The cr969 project is a project we jointly carried out with Maoxiong Rostec Group. We are responsible for the overall design of the fuselage, and they are responsible for the aeroengine design. The aeroengine model under development is, pd-12, with a design thrust of 60 tons, and is expected to be released in three years."

"At present, our fuselage design has completed the wind tunnel experiment. In short, it is just a matter of saying: just wait for the aerospace engine."

"So, can you understand why I said Qilian solved the last obstacle we had on the big plane, and why we might not really need an airworthiness certificate?"

The man's words were not straightforward, but Ye Zhou still understood what he meant.

Yes, airworthiness certificates are indeed the required standard for commercial aircraft to enter international routes under the old rules, but this standard is not fair.

It is mastered by a small number of countries, and its purpose is not simply to ensure aviation safety, but to ensure the safety of its own aviation industry.

For this purpose, it is not difficult, but impossible, for large aircraft produced in China to obtain airworthiness certificates.

Therefore, China must open up another path.

That is to join forces with Mao Xiong to set our own standards through an initial, standard, and advanced large aircraft.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou sighed deeply.

At this moment, he had fully understood why the official actions were so decisive.
Chapter completed!