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(2005), "Michelin added to 787 Dreamliner Partner Team", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 77 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2005.12777fad.013
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Michelin added to 787 Dreamliner Partner Team
Equipment
Michelin added to 787 Dreamliner Partner Team
Keywords: Passenger aircraft
Boeing reports that Michelin will be the second source for aftermarket nose and main tires for the all-new Boeing passenger aeroplane.
Michelin will offer a combination of traditional radial construction tires and new lightweight Near Zero Growth (NZG) construction tires. NZG construction offers increased resistance to cuts and wear.
The 787 will have ten tires; two for the nose landing gear and eight for the main landing gear.
“With innovative tire technologies and proven performance on other Boeing programs, Michelin is a great addition to our partner team”, said Boeing 787 Vice President and General Manager Mike Bair.
“Like Michelin, Boeing is applying cutting-edge innovation to improve mobility”, said Bob Carroll, international Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Michelin Aircraft Tires. “Our radial tire and NZG technology is a great fit for the new 787 Dreamliner and we are proud to be a part of such an important aviation advancement”.
Michelin tires are delivered on Boeing 737NG and 747-400ER aeroplanes. Michelin offers approved tires for all current Boeing aeroplane models.
Details available from: Michelin, Tel: +1-864 458 4485.