BIRMINGHAM, England (Nov. 11, 2009)—Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has been selected by Bombardier as an alternate source to provide aftermarket tires for the new 100-seat CRJ1000 Next Gen regional jet.
The aircraft will enter service at the end of 2010 with a range of up to 1,691 nautical miles. The company said orders have been made with carriers including Adria Airways and Brit Air.
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres will manufacture and retread the tires at its facility in Birmingham.