Bridgestone to supply aircraft radial tyres for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply aircraft radial tyres for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) by Sumitomo Precision Products Co.,Ltd. as Landing Gear System Integrator, the next-generation regional jet under development by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation.
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Mitsubishi Regional Jet
Bridgestone's aircraft tyres are already being supplied for use on large aircraft with 100 or more seats, and the supply of tyres for the MRJ, a regional jet in the 70- to 90-seat class, will further expand the scope of the company's aircraft radial tyre business.
The tyres that Bridgestone will supply for the MRJ feature the advanced radial construction known as Revolutionarily Reinforced Radial (RRR). The features and advantages of RRR, as well as the aircraft using RRR tyres, are outlined below.
Features and advantages of RRR
Reduced fuel consumption and enhanced cost management
· The advanced radial construction with high elastic modulus/strength cords makes the tyres lighter, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency and therefore a reduced environmental burden.
· The advanced radial construction also results in higher abrasion resistance, allowing for more landings of the aircraft before tyre replacement, thus contributing to better cost control while maintaining quality.
Enhanced safety
· Due to RRR construction, which has outstanding durability, these tyres will offer further enhancements in safety when compared to tyres that do not feature the RRR construction.
Aircraft using RRR tyres
Aircraft in operation
· Airbus A380 (In operation since October 2007)
· Boeing 777-300ER operated by ANA (In operation since October 2008)
Aircraft that will be introduced in the future
· Boeing 787 Dreamliner
· Airbus A350 XWB