Chapter 233

Chapter 233 Taking advantage of the military industrial complex

Abe did not stay long at the Smith farm.

The next day he went to Sunny Mountain.

Sunness Mountain is now the headquarters of Rock Security.

With the gathering of security personnel from the rock.

A small town full of security personnel and their relatives appeared here. Includes employees and family members.

The entire small town has a population of more than 2,000 people.

Complies with US and Texas regulations.

A small town with so many residents was able to apply to become an official city.

So when the US map is updated next time, there will be Sunny City under the original Sunny Mountain. Like the mayor, district governor and governor above, the Sunny Town mayor has a great deal of internal independence.

Of course, they must also be elected through popular elections.

In other words, if Abel wanted to now, he could become the mayor of a small town in America.

It can be said that this federal system in the US is very similar to a top-down model.

This model can run the entire country well with minimal accountability when the federal government is strong.

But once the federal government collapsed or the US Army and National Guard lost their fighting power, there was no way to continue suppressing the following places. There will certainly be many warlords in the North American lands.

Of course.

Today, in 2001, the federal government is very strong.

The combat power of the US military is also among the best in the world. The national guards of all the states combined could hang many powerful nations. Especially the Texas National Guard, which is estimated to be able to go to war with some European countries.

Therefore, this chaotic future is at least very distant from the present.

But perhaps this is the reason why America has become the country with the most "survival madness" in the world.

Abel stayed in Sunny Town for two more days.

Mostly on the Texas side, if there are no problems with Alexander. Abel has nothing to do here temporarily.

Pacific Energy's internal integration process is not yet complete and it will be at least a few months before they start focusing on this aspect.

Five Pacific Supermarkets, taken from "America's Mass Supermarkets," have just opened.

There was no movement from the Texas corporation.

Abel had no choice but to return to New York. By late April and early May, New York had completely recovered.

The spring breeze blows through Dai Dao Thanh, and the spring rain makes people feel very comfortable.

2001.

May, day 1.

Internationally, this day is Labor Day. There are more than 80 countries in the world that observe this day as a national holiday, observe it as a public holiday, and hold major celebrations.

But as the birthplace of "May 1st Labor Day", the United States does not celebrate Labor Day on May 1st.

May 1 is an ordinary day in America, without any special meaning.

American Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September every year.

Abel is joined by David Jones and a team of advisors. That day, he arrived at a private airport in the suburbs of Queens, New York.

There are more than 20 private airports in New York.

But most of them can only park small and medium business jets like the Gulfstream G400.

A large plane like a Boeing 747 cannot land or take off at these small airports.

But the Modlin airport where Abel arrived today is airport 4E. Type 4E airport is an airport where aircraft with a runway length greater than or equal to 1,800 meters and a wingspan greater than or equal to 52 meters but less than 65 meters can take off and land.

Abel came here of course not to steal.

This time he went to this airport called Modlin to "inspect the goods".

Last year.

Abel first contacted American Gulfstream, American Boeing and other manufacturers through American Express, intending to order a brand new private jet. He then recruited David Jones, bypassing American Express and asking David to contact two aircraft manufacturers.

As his fortune accumulated more and more rapidly, his reputation grew.

David's contact with the two airline companies also became very easy.

The order was placed last year and today is the day the order placed by Abel will be delivered.

At first, Abel stepped out of two Gulfstream G400s and a Boeing 747. These three private aircraft along with many different luxurious interior and exterior customizations have an order value of up to 249 million USD.

This was followed by the expansion of his Crystal Palace and the expansion of his wealth.

It has added some new commands.

Initially, he wanted to continue buying the Gulfstream 400 model.

But Gulfstream takes it very seriously as a very large customer. Directly give him new advice.

Gulfstream asked Abel to order the Gulfstream G450 model, which will be tested for the first time in April this year and is expected to launch next year.

The Gulfstream G450 is a replacement and improved model developed on the basis of the G400.

Compared to the Gulfstream g400, the G450 is of course more advanced.

The Gulfstream G450 cabin features three independently adjustable temperature zones, 100% fresh air, 12 elliptical cabins with panoramic views, and a maximum altitude of 6,000 feet. At the same time, its operating range and engine technology have also been significantly improved.

This is the first Gulfstream capable of transcontinental flights.

The battery life of the Gulfstream G450 allows it to take off from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and the goal is to reach Paris, France!

Gulfstream also affirmed that because Abel is a super customer, Gulfstream G450 will not increase its price when buying more quantities from Abel.

The price is still $36.88 million per Gulfstream g400, excluding taxes.

In addition, Gulfstream will also prepare two Gulfstream G400s for Abel. Before the arrival of the Gulfstream G450 ordered by Abe.

These two used Gulfstream G400s will always be provided to Abel free of charge.

This is why Gulfstream is so generous.

Because David Jones, Abel's head of private life, was photographed having a pleasant chat with the Bombardier chairman.

Gulfstream is very generous because they don't want this very large customer base to be stolen. But because people are so generous, the Gulfstream G450 is indeed very good.

Abel has placed an order for two more Gulfstream G450s with Gulfstream.

When he arrived at Modlin airport this time, he saw five planes.

Two brand new Gulfstream G400s and two used Gulfstream G400s.

Two used aircraft are provided by Gulfstream for free and with the right to use for a certain period of time. There was also a large plane, a brand new Boeing 747.

Abel arrives except for David Jones and some members of the advisory group.

There was also the scene from "007" that was finally filmed. Jessica Alba has time on her hands.

"Oh~"

The convoy went straight to the airport. The convoy had not yet stopped, the door of Ford's extended Lincoln sedan had not yet opened.

Jessica Alba looks at the airport's five beautiful large planes in the distance through the car window.

Among the five large planes, Jessica Alba immediately recognized one, a Mexican-style Gulfstream G400 painted green, white and red.

Because of this Gulfstream G400, from the paint color to the name of the aircraft, to the decoration inside the aircraft.

All were selected by Jessica Alba herself from the custom album provided by Gulfstream. "Beautiful, isn't it?"

Abel smiled and walked up behind Jessica, feeling her slim and well-proportioned body.

"Jessica ~ belongs on your private jet. Your very uniform will make everyone think it's a business jet from Mexico."

Jessica Alba is half Mexican and her mother is Mexican.

Maybe that's why she likes green, white and red.

I chose this color when choosing paint for the plane. As a result, now that the painting is out, people unfamiliar with it may think it is a business jet from Mexico.

Um." Jessica herself really felt a bit regretful at that time.

It really looks like a Mexican commercial plane.

Abel saw her hesitation and his regret, he smiled and said:

"If you are not satisfied, postpone it for half a month or another month, send it back to repaint, then change to another color you like."

"Can I do this?" Jessica turned her head in surprise, her face only a few centimeters away from Abel. "Of course. As long as it doesn't affect flight safety, you can play as you please?" Abel smiled and said to the girl.

"Uh~"

Jessica kissed Abel hard on the mouth, then hugged Abel tightly: "Darling, you are so wonderful!

Jessica knows how to change the appearance of such a large plane.

It's not cheap.

Let the Gulfstream G400, a large aircraft, change its appearance again. Materials, plus labor costs and man-hours, at times cost nearly a million dollars.

If the color and shape of the board are complex, the price will be higher.

Initially, changing the color of the plane to this color cost millions of dollars.

It will still be a million dollars if it is changed again.

Jessica thought for a moment then said: "Let's do it like this first." If it doesn't work after this, change the color again!

She waited too long for that private jet.

Send it back for repainting, and it will take another month or two.

Jessica Alba can't wait.

She desperately hopes it will appear in Hollywood or other American media in the coming days.

Reports like this can then appear...

[Hollywood Private Flying Club Adds Another Member: The Brilliant Jessica! ]

Thinking of this, Jessica felt proud. As soon as the long Lincoln City stopped, she couldn't wait to open the door and get out of the car.

Abel also smiled and got out of the car.

He signaled his bodyguards and Gulfstream staff to take Jessica to see his Gulfstream G400 "Jessica".

On the way to the Gulfstream G400 "Jessica".

Jessica Alba also noticed that next to the "Jessica" there was still a Gulfstream G400 with original factory paint parked. The original painted Gulfstream G400 at this factory also bears his name.

Her name is "Anne".

Seeing this name, Jessica lightly gritted her teeth and quickly looked away as if nothing happened.

She pretended not to see the plane, the name.

Compared to Anne Hathaway, she may not be as smart as Anne and does not have a high IQ. But Jessica is also more compromising, more realistic, and more aware of what she wants and what she can do.

That doesn't sound like Anne at all.

Annie also edited several times and struggled with it for several months.

It has to do with family background, family upbringing, and the environment in which they grew up.

For his part, Abel is in no hurry to visit his palace in the air, the Boeing 747. He shook hands with two others.

Of these two, one is Gulfstream CEO Mo Jieming.

Gulfstream was acquired by General Dynamics in 1999.

General Electric used to be a subsidiary of General GE Corporation but is now completely independent.

Today, General Dynamics is one of the largest contractors for military orders in the United States. Gulfstream is essentially a small company in the military-industrial complex.

This is also the reason why Gulfstream sided with the US but will not be crushed and bought by Boeing.

Another person who shook Abel's hand was Phil Condit, CEO and chairman of Boeing.

These are the two identities of Party B responsible for delivery and handover.

You probably know how important Boeing and Gulfstream Aerospace are to Abel. Such a rich man can buy many planes at the same time and dare to buy so many planes.

Even if you look around the world, it's a very big customer.

Coupled with Abel's status on Wall Street and in the media, the boards of directors of both companies felt they could not take the matter seriously.

So they all sent their leaders, Mo Jiemin and Phil Condit.

Phil Condit is bald and Mo Jiemin looks Italian. Both were dressed like typical elite managers, suits and leather shoes.

The handshake ended, after greeting, Abel suddenly said to Mo Jieming:

"Does General Dynamics want to sell Gulfstream? »

Hearing what Abel said, the CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace was stunned.

It took Mo Jiemin a few seconds to be sure what Abel was talking about.

Mo Jieming forced a smile and said: "Mr. Smith, are you kidding?" Gulfstream Aerospace isn't a big company, so how could you care?

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's annual revenue over the past two years has been about $3-3.5 billion. In terms of profits, because it is not listed on the stock exchange, outsiders do not know.

Based on annual revenue of about $3 billion, this is really just a mid-sized company in the United States.

Compared to Phil Condit's neighboring Boeing Company, Boeing's revenue in a quarter typically reaches $20 to $30 billion.

It is a true giant of the industry.

But that's also the reason why Abel never asked Phil Condit. Because Abel knew that it would be difficult for him to get Boeing.

It is the giant of the military industrial complex if it can actually control Boeing.

Abe himself has long been a titan of the military industrial complex.

In fact, compared to Gulfstream Aerospace, Abel would rather have the Texan Group's Hughes aircraft.

Hughes Aircraft does not manufacture its own aircraft. But it is one of the largest manufacturers of private aircraft parts and accessories in the United States.

Gulfstream Aerospace and Boeing aircraft, major components of which are produced.

The engine of the famous F22 Empress will be manufactured and designed by Lockheed Martin, but more than 60% of the parts will come from Hughes Aircraft.

If you can master the Hughes aircraft, it is certainly the equivalent of pinching a balloon in the American aviation industry.

Such military-industrial complexes have no choice but to welcome it. It's a shame that we can even think about this kind of thing.

Hughes Aircraft is the primary industry of the Texas Consortium and the Texas Consortium has no current connection to Abel.

Not to mention letting Abel fly the Hughes plane.

He always wanted to rely on himself to open a corner of the military industrial complex and become part of Abel.

Figured that since the Hughes plane couldn't do anything, maybe you could take it to the next level. Something like Gulfstream Aerospace would be great.

It primarily operates civilian products, but the parent company is General Dynamics.

Then, whether it is a stock purchase or a buyback, if they achieve it, they will have the opportunity to join the board of directors of General Dynamics.

If given the opportunity later, it may not be possible to gradually invade General Dynamics' board of directors.

Faced with Mo Jiemin's somewhat embarrassing words, Abel smiled and said:

"My interest in Gulfstream Aerospace stems from your aircraft design capabilities. The Gulfstream 400 series is just enough for me. But I want bigger and better planes."

Phil Condit's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Bigger and better planes. We, Boeing, can create it!

Boeing 747 not big enough? Next, we have a bigger plane in the plans!

Phil Condit just wants to sell. I heard Abel continue to say to Mo Jiemin:

"So I want to buy my own airplane company, then spend the money to redesign the plane to my liking."

Phil Condit takes back what he almost said.

Gulfstream Aerospace has been sold by General Dynamics and will likely stay that way.

Its volume is not large enough and it is mainly a private product.

But Boeing has absolutely no such ability.

Boeing was founded by the William Boeing family. But the main shareholder and controller of Boeing is no longer the Boeing family.

Boeing's current supervisory board and major shareholders are a large number of fund companies in the United States.

Especially the US Social Security Fund.

To put it bluntly, behind Boeing is Washington D.C., Capitol Hill and the White House.

This is why previous US leaders had an extremely supportive attitude towards Boeing's development. This type of company is already equivalent to a public company in the United States.

Cannot be controlled by individuals.

Mo Jiemin wanted to scratch his head after hearing what Abel said.

Gulfstream Aerospace was acquired by General Dynamics in 1999 and that was less than two years ago.

Mo Jiemin himself is the CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace and he will still hold this important position after coming here. For this reason, Mo Jiemin certainly has more affection for Gulfstream Aerospace.

It's also because he has feelings for Gulfstream Aerospace.

Therefore, Mo Jieming was a little dissatisfied with General Dynamics' attitude of not paying attention to Gulfstream Aerospace.

This type of dissatisfaction if there is no external stimulation.

It's just dissatisfaction. But if there is an outside stimulus, there is a chance for Gulfstream Aerospace to be free.

The situation is a little different.

It's just that now there were a lot of people in front of them, and one of the competitors, Phil Condit, was also there.

Of course Mo Jiemin wouldn't show any strange expressions.

The CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace just smiled wryly, telling Abel not to joke like that. Abel didn't continue the topic, then chatted with Mo Jiemin and Phil Condit about some interesting things in their industry.

Abel's staff, third-party inspectors and engineers hired from both aircraft manufacturers, began to get busy.

Perform maintenance and inspection of goods.

Receive bulk express delivery and you must inspect the goods.

Not to mention the plane is worth $100 million. (end of this chapter)