Goodyear Releases Aviation Tyre for Business Jet Sector

The Goodyear has introduced its Flight Eagle LT (Light Turbine) tyre for the rapidly growing entry level, very light and light jet business segments. The new tyre is an extension of Goodyear’s Flight Eagle line of aviation tyres, a leading choice for business jets.

“Throughout our 100 year history, Goodyear Aviation has been involved in many aviation developments,” said Pierre Jambon, general manager of Goodyear’s Global Aviation Business. “From supplying tyres to the Wright brothers, to providing the right tyres for Embraer’s newest personal jets, we have earned our reputation as an innovator. The business and personal jet category is our next step in this progression. We are pleased to launch this product for aviation’s newest segment, the light turbines.”

The Flight Eagle LT features a 6-ply casing, high-speed tread compound and a reinforced bead area, all of which combine to provide performance in this higher speed application. Its two-groove tread design helps maximise the number of landings and to provide performance in wet conditions in this unique light turbine application. The tyre also has the same features found in the Flight Eagle line, including sidewalls with antioxidants to help resist ozone.

“Goodyear Flight Eagle tyres are the perennial top choice in the business jet category,” said Eric Varndell, global marketing manager for Goodyear’s Aviation Business. “More business aircraft have landed on Goodyear aircraft tyres than any other brand, and we remain the original equipment tyre choice for the industry’s leading aircraft manufacturers.”

Embraer has approved the new Goodyear tyre as an OE fitment on its new entry-level jet, the Phenom 100, and for its Light Jet Phenom 300 aircraft, scheduled for delivery next year.