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"Mr. Xu, do you want this 747?" Thomson immediately understood. These days, in addition to airlines, the presidents of several countries will use the 747 as a flying tool, such as the President of the United States' Air Force One, and wealthy private individuals. It’s not impossible to buy them, but they are very rare and you may not come across them once every few years.

Xu Zhi nodded and said: "As long as it's suitable, it's no problem!"

"The main structure of this aircraft has been completed, and the wiring has been arranged internally. It will enter the paint shop later. If Mr. Xu can finalize it, I think it can be delivered within 2 months." After confirming that the other party was not joking. , Thomson reported a time when the aircraft was ordered by a European airline. However, due to the outbreak of the second oil crisis, the company was in financial difficulties, so it gave up the purchase after losing a sum of money to Boeing.

But this aircraft will be completed soon at the Boeing factory. How to deal with this aircraft has become a problem. Although each 747 aircraft looks similar in appearance, it is actually completely different when it is manufactured.

For example, if some airlines intend to take international long-distance routes, they must consider the design of large fuel tanks during manufacturing, and even add several auxiliary fuel tanks. If you are taking a short-distance route, you need to reduce the fuel tank and increase the load. These requirements are different, so the parameter requirements for the engine will also be different. Even aircraft on different routes will have different specifications during manufacturing due to climate issues. difference.

According to Boeing's original plan, it was to persuade an airline to change an order with similar data, but now if it can be sold to a private person, it is of course a better choice, not to mention it will be a sensational advertising effect around the world.

"How far is the range of this aircraft?" Xu Zhi asked. There are many types of 747s, and the same model is divided into high and low configurations, and the various data are completely different.

Thomson did not answer directly, but asked: "I wonder what Mr. Xu's requirements for the flight range are?"

"Of course, the longer the better, and it is best to be able to cover any two cities in the world." Xu Zhi replied. Since you want to buy the most expensive 747, you must also consider the range. If you can fly directly from any city to another A city will save a lot of time. After all, I am not a regular take-off and landing like an airline. Any landing at the mid-way airport needs to be reported in advance. It is the best choice to fly directly at once, otherwise there will be one more take-off in the middle. Yes, the money spent is a small thing, but the time wasted is not worth it.

"If the load capacity is reduced, the aircraft's range can theoretically be as high as 10,000 miles. Mr. Xu set off from Xiangjiang. This distance is estimated to be directly accessible to other major cities in the world, except for the southernmost regions of Africa and South America." Thomson mused. It took a moment to answer. The maximum flight distance required by airlines is generally 7,000 miles, but that is considering carrying hundreds of people and their luggage, and even additional air cargo factors. But for private jets, no It may be necessary to carry so much weight, and additional auxiliary fuel tanks can be added, which will greatly increase the range.

"How far is it from Xiangjiang to New York?" Xu Zhi asked the flight attendant next to him because he didn't know the concept of distance.

"Almost 8,000 miles," the stewardess replied.

"One mile is almost 1.6 kilometers." He Chaoqiong added and explained beside him.

Xu Zhi thought about it and realized that it was really unlikely that he would go to South America and the southernmost part of Africa. Moreover, before the emergence of A380, 340, 777, 787 and other aircraft, the only aircraft in this era that could fly such long distances was the 747. So he asked, "Can I go see this plane?"

Thomson said: "Of course, please wait a moment, I will make arrangements immediately."

After saying that, he politely greeted the others and immediately left the 737 display aircraft.

He Chaoqiong was a little tired, so she finished working on the independent sofa next to her, then touched the surface of the sofa and asked the stewardess: "What is the surface of this sofa made of?"

The stewardess replied: "This is down from a kind of artificially raised swan in Australia. It has been specially treated to make the surface soft and smooth, and it feels very comfortable to the touch."

"Velvet!" He Chaoqiong couldn't help but touch the seat. You must know that real velvet clothes are very expensive, but at this moment, the entire sofa cover is made of this material, so the value can be imagined.

The flight attendant then said: "Miss He, you can turn the sofa into a bed by pressing a button here. You can try it."

He Chaoqiong followed the instructions and pressed a green button. The entire back cushion began to slowly lie back, while the cushions under the legs slowly rose. After more than ten seconds, it turned into a flat bed.

The flight attendant then said: "Ms. He, there is a button here that can control the back massage. You can try it."

After He Chaoqiong did as he was told, several hemispheres immediately appeared on the surface of the sofa and moved like a massage chair.

"It's very comfortable, Azhi, you should try it too." He Chaoqiong said seemingly enjoying it.

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go over there and try it."

Xu Zhi also followed the flight attendant's instructions, lay down and received the massage. It was indeed very comfortable, and his whole back felt relaxed.

After a while, Thomson rushed back, and Xu Zhi and He Chaoqiong also stood up.

Thomson said: "Mr. Xu, Miss He, the arrangements have been made, we can set off now."

"Okay, let's go." Xu Zhi and his group followed Thomson off the 737 business jet, got on the previous electric car, and headed north.

Five minutes later, Xu Zhi and others arrived at another huge workshop of the Boeing factory. The entire workshop was divided into two, with two Boeing 747s on each side. Countless employees used various elevators to do different things on the surface of the aircraft. work.

The electric car took several people to an airplane in the workshop on the left. Thomson smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, this is this 747 airplane. Half of the internal wiring work has been completed. It will be officially delivered after just spray painting.

If you buy this aircraft, Mr. Xu, you can decide the color and any graphic style of the aircraft shell, and we will paint the appearance as required before delivery. "

Looking up from below the plane, I realized that the plane was really big, with a length and wingspan of more than 70 meters, and a height of more than ten meters. Even the belly of the plane should be five or six meters above the ground. Each of the four large engines Taidu is comparable to a small bus, and the 737 I just visited looks like a child in comparison.

Xu Zhi asked: "What's the price of this plane?"

Thomson laughed: "$120 million."

"I need to go back and think about it." Xu Zhi did not directly make a counteroffer because he did not know what the appropriate price was. However, he learned from later Internet information that airlines offer huge discounts for purchasing aircraft. How much is the specific price? He didn't know, but considering he only bought one, it was hard to guarantee whether he would get treatment from the airline.

A transaction involving more than 100 million US dollars was a sensational acquisition in Hong Kong. Naturally, it could not be completed in one day. Professional negotiations naturally had to be left to professionals. He had already arranged for people to find some Professional business lawyers who have served foreign airlines conduct negotiations. The more they save, the higher their income.

"Then I hope Mr. Xu can make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise I'm worried that the company will sell this aircraft to other airlines." Thomson also knew that the other party could not make a decision now, so he said with a smile.

"Okay, I will give an answer as soon as possible." Xu Zhi replied with a smile, chatted with Thomson for a while about the aircraft, and also went up to visit, but he could only see the size of the space. The current aircraft It's just an iron box with a bunch of wires.

After trying a working meal at the Boeing factory, Xu Zhi and others left the Boeing factory at two o'clock in the afternoon and returned to the hotel.