Chapter 284
Annie subconsciously imitated Li Changheng and narrowed her eyes.
He smiled and said, "After these people buy bigger and more expensive planes.
The fact that we buy 707s for private jets is less conspicuous. "
Li Changheng couldn't help laughing.
I thought in my heart that after Boeing got the 100,000 USD queue jump fee that I called, it directly regarded him as a super customer.
If there are rumors that the local tyrants in the desert reveal their reasons for buying the 747, then the local tyrants are the real benefactors.
After thinking for a few seconds, he pointed to the album in Anne's hand and said, "Bring all these albums and data back to London, maybe it can arouse the interest of those local tyrants."
Since I revealed my willingness to buy a 707.
Boeing not only made the changes that can be made on the 707 into an easy-to-understand atlas and sent them over.
They also found several well-known designers and Boeing's own engineers, and designed more than a dozen reconstruction plans together.
There are also a variety of the most advanced or most popular materials for him and Annie to choose from.
In an instant, Li Changheng understood what materials he could use in the future after 70 years.
Although I want to push the 747 to the desert tyrants.
But he didn't follow much kindness.
In the mind of giving Boeing a favor, there is also the idea that Boeing may be unlucky because of the first batch of 747s.
At this time, the 747 had been delivered to Pan Am for use, but Li Changheng didn't trust such a famous future aircraft that just appeared now.
There are more than 700 new products that have been produced, and more than 1,000 will eventually be produced in the next ten years, and the technology is fully mature.
And since 1954, the 707 has only had one accident in 16 years.
Plus the 707-320 itself has a maximum range of 6,900 kilometers, which is still the case with more than 200 customers and a lot of luggage.
If there are only a dozen people, the take-off weight will be reduced from a maximum of 141 tons to a maximum of 120 tons, which will greatly reduce the fuel consumption during take-off and increase the range.
According to the calculations of Boeing engineers, the range can be directly increased to 8,100 kilometers.
The distance between New York and London is only 6,000 kilometers, which is enough for him and Anne to fly directly to the two places.
If you are willing to expand the fuel tank by 20%, you can fly directly to Los Angeles.
Moreover, the 707 itself can carry a huge space of 200 people, which is enough to decorate the aircraft into a palace in the sky. There is really no need to buy a larger 747.
After all, Air Force One at this time is also 707.
I and Annie use the 707 as a private jet, which is already the only one in the world.
If you use the 747, which is not even enjoyed by the United States, as a private jet, not only will the price increase by 4 times, it will reach 30 million US dollars.
100% will be reported by the whole world, and then criticized by some people.
Thinking of this, Li Changheng became more determined to help Boeing as a broker.
Let the local tyrants in the desert take the lead, as long as they are not number one, ordinary people will rarely care about who is second.
Anyway, safety comes first for me, and the 707 is big enough and usable enough.
The unit price is also cheap, and the maintenance and take-off and landing requirements are much lower than those of the 747.
And to be honest, even if he didn't help Boeing pull customers, the 747 itself would become the most famous aircraft in the world because of Pan Am.
Other domestic airlines in the United States don't even use 707 very much.
Because of the large increase in the number of people going abroad in the mid-1960s, that is, in 1964, Pan Am found that the 707 and other aircraft models could no longer meet customer needs.
And began to focus on the 747 that had just flown into the sky at that time.
Then, after ordering 25 747s in 1966, Pan Am crashed headlong into the 747 crater, and was directly caught by the crater from prosperity to decline.
Of course the 747 is a good plane, and certainly Boeing's most successful model.
But being too big isn't all good.
As the Vietnam War became more and more casualties increased, the United States consumed more money.
As a result, the number of customers going abroad began to decrease, but the plane has already been bought, and the delivery has been completed this year.
I can only bite the bullet and start using 747.
If there were no oil crisis a few years later, Pan Am would not have made a wrong decision.
After all, rich customers who don't like to spend the same money and experience a better riding environment.
Now that there are fewer people going abroad, grab customers from other airlines.
It is even possible to use 707 and other aircraft to divert to domestic routes.
The flight distance from New York to Los Angeles is 4,000 kilometers. If the 707 is not filled with fuel, it will be more fuel-efficient.
If you fly from Miami to San Francisco, the voyage will be even further.
Some customers who care about the time but not the price difference of tens of dollars are definitely willing to take the plane that does not need to refuel halfway.
But when the first oil crisis began in 1973, the 747 lost money every time it flew.
Then in the next ten years, there were several accidents.
The last air explosion accident directly blasted Pan Am, which was already terminally ill, to the point of collapse.
It only dragged on for another two years before having to file for bankruptcy.
If there is something wrong with the plane of the local tyrants in the desert, will Boeing be specifically targeted by the local tyrants?
However, Li Changheng also knew in his heart that he would always consider safety issues, and the local tyrants in the desert must also attach great importance to this issue.
The final result may be that they will investigate the 747, and then there will be no more.
It is also possible that some prince who is not afraid of death ordered one to fly first.
Anyway, if they help Boeing promote the 747, they will definitely appreciate it.
Whether this favor will be useful in the future, Li Changheng himself doesn't care.
But what is certain is that Boeing will treat him better if there is no conflict of interest.
Li Changheng kissed Annie on the cheek who had been thinking about how to attract the local rich in the desert and bought a 747.
Then she looked at Ms. Merrill and said with a smile, "Is it the anniversary of the first session of the House of England every year?"
Meryl smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty said that he has dragged those nobles for you and His Highness for more than a month.
Therefore, you must accompany him to participate in this activity this time.
Otherwise, the nobles in the House of Lords will definitely be dissatisfied and spread rumors that are not good for the royal family and you. "
When Annie heard that the nobles would be dissatisfied, she blinked her big eyes and looked at Li Changheng worriedly.
And Li Changheng shook his head helplessly when he saw her put on an expression of wanting to make a request but not daring.
The two have been together for almost 2 years, and Annie has long known that dealing with him can only be done softly.
So whenever she wanted to beg him, Annie would look at him beggingly.
Li Changheng, who knows that he has always been very strong, is not a fool.
Unless the bottom line is involved, he is also willing to cooperate with Annie and give way to her in some matters.
Otherwise, the two of them will become more and more boring together.
Scented on Annie's pouting mouth.
Li Changheng smiled and said, "There will be the Royal Ascot in June, and the Garter Memorial Day in July. It seems that we will have to stay in London for at least two months."
"Need not".
Annie quickly shook her head, "After you accompany your father to participate in public events, we will return to Long Island after staying in London for a few days with my mother and grandmother.
Otherwise, I don't worry about the decoration of the manor, as well as the business here and the Olympic team. "
Li Changheng put his hand on Annie's head, and tapped lightly, "If you don't want to stay in London, just say so."