Chapter 1068 The model is confidential, but the parameters are not.
In the conference room, in public, it is naturally not a good place for exchange of interests.
Moreover, there are many things to come.
For example, although everyone now basically agrees with the results of Ren Bingda's investigation, officially, as long as the final report is not released, it can only be speculation no matter how reasonable it is.
So this matter must be brought to an end as soon as possible.
And Airbus have almost reached the end of their patience. Now that it is confirmed that the problem is not with the core aircraft, they have been delaying the unsigned contract and naturally have to sign it quickly.
As the saying goes, it is not a blessing to make a fortune but lose a horse.
Although the production quality problem is embarrassing, it is not difficult for industry leaders like Rolls-Royce to solve it.
Therefore, both Ren Bingda and Panos Watson just laid out the initial conditions and showed that they have a negotiating attitude.
Then, the latter politely invited the former out of the meeting room.
Of course there is no malicious intent.
But what happened next is not suitable for showing to outsiders.
Sure enough.
Before Ren Bingda had time to go downstairs, he vaguely heard an angry roar coming from behind him...
The matter of dividing the pot is completely an internal issue of Luo Luo, and outsiders cannot interfere.
Therefore, after submitting the situation and the investigation report they wrote to the country, the three members of the Huaxia Investigation Team entered a short leisure time.
Perhaps due to the shocking performance in the conference room, after that day, although the hard restrictions previously listed in the agreement were still there, almost everyone, including Wilson, became much better towards them.
Some of the previously unreasonable requirements, such as not being able to take photos in non-confidential locations, are no longer mentioned.
Even taking the initiative to find three people to communicate with.
It actually made Ren Bingda learn a lot from the intentional and unintentional thing.
Manufacturing, that's it.
Many details are not considered core secrets. For experienced people, they are like eating and drinking.
But if inexperienced people encounter it, they may be stuck unable to solve it for months or even years.
Such days continued for nearly a week, and then Ren Bingda finally saw Watson again.
Only this time, it was in the other party's office.
Compared to the previous one, the fatigue on the latter's face could not be concealed at all, and he was holding a cup of black coffee in his hand that was extremely bitter just from the smell.
Based on Ren Bingda's experience of staying up late, he probably hasn't had much rest for many days.
But the spirit is much more relaxed than the last time we met.
On the sofa on one side of the office, Tim Purdy, the deputy director, and a scholar-looking person he didn't recognize were sitting.
It seems that the main leaders of the Trent 900 team are safe.
Ren Bingda actually wanted to know who they found to take the blame in the end.
But he also knew that now was not the time to discuss this kind of issue, so he had to suppress his curiosity and shook hands with the other three people present.
The man he did not recognize introduced himself as Roger Elinor, a professor at Cranfield University.
Then, no further explanation was given.
While Ren Bingda was analyzing the identity of the other party, Watson behind the desk also got to the point.
"Mr. Ren, we have basically determined the investigation results of this accident. Kawasaki provided high-standard samples during the bidding process, but privately lowered production standards when it came to supply, and colluded with third-party testing departments to forge fake products. The quality inspection report resulted in the short pipe with inconsistent wall thickness being installed on the No. 4 prototype of the Trent 900. "
Bodi next to him also followed up and said:
“Due to the complex shape of the oil pipe, it is difficult to detect the wall thickness of the middle part in a non-destructive manner, but after this accident, we will increase the proportion of product sampling...”
Ren Bingda understood it instantly.
As the number one and number two figures in the Trent 900 project team, naturally according to regulations, they do not need to report the investigation results to an outsider like themselves.
Even if the previous agreement has included a stipulation that his signature is required for the investigation results, you only need to send him a final copy and that's it.
The reason why such a scene is happening now is entirely because these two people are ready to throw all the blame to the supplier and take out the entire project team.
In this way, he, an outsider, can demonstrate the value of united front.
Of course, Ren Bingda has no reason to object to something that can bring misfortune to Kawasaki.
So he directly repeated the request he had made at the meeting before.
The meaning is also very clear. As long as you give me enough benefits, I can pretend I don't know anything.
Bodi's expression showed a bit of hesitation:
"Mr. Ren, regarding your requirements... The first point is that as long as the product can pass the quality appraisal like the turbine blades, there will be no problem. We need to find new suppliers anyway, but the second point... comprehensive consideration After analyzing and summarizing the current actual situation of 900 and the recognition of the international aviation market, it may be considered that the supplier list of the current model that has been published will be difficult to withstand large-scale adjustments..."
A long standard British sentence made Ren Bingda feel a little dizzy.
But he probably understood the meaning.
It is that China's reputation in the aviation industry is not high enough, and the Trent 900 is at a critical stage of contract confirmation. The accident that just occurred has not yet subsided, and the engine alliance is eyeing it.
So the second point is not feasible at least for now.
Of course, this is to be expected.
He brought up the second point, originally just to make a gesture of lifting the roof, waiting for the other party to take the initiative to ask to open the window.
“Mr. Purdy.”
Ren Bingda smiled and responded:
"If it was half a year ago, the reasons you mentioned might be valid, but now, I think we have proven our ability and responsibility, right?"
Podi nodded quickly:
"Of course, we have recognized this, otherwise we would not commit to giving more production shares... But you know, market-level feedback is always lagging behind. Maybe it will take a few years until the Trent 900 runs smoothly commercially. After that, it will be more secure and beneficial to both of us to gradually disclose the role you play."
In fact, this was exactly what Chang Haonan had in mind at the beginning.
But it is obviously impossible for Ren Bingda to give in in vain:
"If this is the case, the public opinion risks borne by you and me may not be equal..."
At this time, Watson, who had not spoken much just now, stood up and started to sing:
“Perhaps some compensation can be made in other ways, such as more extensive cooperation on other projects?”
“For example?”
In fact, by this time, both sides are already playing their cards right.
Watson knows very well what China is interested in—
In addition to money, what is more important is the opportunity to deeply participate in the international market.
Just like what they have done in the past in the fields of numerical computing and aircraft design.
At first it seems unremarkable.
But when the outside world realizes it, they will find that the entire industry is already full of Chinese people's footprints.
But in this current situation, he can't care too much.
No matter what the future of the industry is like, I'll get over it first and then talk about it.
Ren Bingda also grasped this point precisely—
It is true that China will seize market share, but those who cooperate with us first will not suffer any loss.
As a result, the two sides entered the showdown stage smoothly.
“Professor Elinor, it's up to you to speak.”
Watson breathed a sigh of relief and motioned to Elinor who was not far away.
The latter calmly pushed up his glasses:
“We have noticed that the Dassault Falcon 8Z business jet, which just made its first flight not long ago, uses the SeA650 engine based on the M88 core machine, and this engine is equipped with non-contact magnetic bearings provided by you.”
In fact, SeA650 does not belong to the business of Haofa Group.
But it is obviously impossible to show timidity at this time.
“That's right.”
He only hesitated for a moment, then nodded decisively:
"But as far as I know, it should be part of a complete permanent magnet power generation system."
“That's right, that's it.”
Professor Elinor's eyes brightened significantly:
“We hope to be able to use this system on another model.”
Ren Bingda's eyes showed some confusion.
“But this system is not standardized and needs to be specially designed and customized according to the specific situation...You need to at least tell me the model details?”
"Well…"
The other party raised his hand to smooth his hair to cover up the slight embarrassment on his face:
“Sorry, as required, the specific model is confidential and cannot be disclosed to you.”
However, before he could express "Are you kidding me?", Elinor quickly added:
“But we carefully studied the relevant terms and found that the relevant parameters can be provided to you as long as they are not tied to the model..."
(End of this chapter)
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