The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will provide the main nose and landing gear tires for the new Boeing 777X aircraft.
“The 777X supply agreement is a very important next step in the continuation of the long-standing relationship between Goodyear and Boeing, and is further validation of Goodyear’s commitment to supplying the aviation industry with premium products and services,” said Pierre Jambon, vice president, Off-Highway Tires at Goodyear.
Goodyear will supply its Flight Radial tire for the Boeing 777X.
The Goodyear Flight Radial incorporates the tiremaker’s latest lightweight radial aircraft technology – Goodyear Featherweight Alloy Core Bead Technology. Additionally, the tires contain a variety of other features, including strong, rigid tread belts with enhanced rubber, longer service life and increased cut resistance, Goodyear said.
The Boeing 777X will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, unmatched in every aspect of performance, according to Boeing officials. It’s expected to be delivered in 2019.
