Goodyear Aerospace

What Goodyear Aerospace does

Goodyear Aerospace, operating commercially as Goodyear Aviation Tires, is a business unit of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and a leading global supplier of aircraft tires with more than 100 years of aviation industry experience, tracing back to the development of the first pneumatic aircraft tire in 1909. The unit designs, manufactures, and distributes more than 350 types and sizes of aviation tires organized into three segments: General Aviation (Flight Custom III, Flight Special II, Flight Eagle LT), Commercial and Business Aviation (Flight Eagle, Flight Leader bias-ply, Flight Radial), and Military Aviation, supplemented by Flight Mate inner tubes. Core technology spans Kevlar-reinforced belt packages, proprietary Butyl inner-tube compounds rated to minus 50 degrees C, patented aluminum core bead designs, and extensive in-house testing with more than 3 million simulated landings.

The business generates revenue through one-time sales of new aircraft tires to original equipment manufacturers (Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, Lockheed Martin) and to replacement markets, complemented by recurring retread services operated from five global plants (Kingman AZ, Atlanta GA, Sao Paulo, Tilburg, Bangkok) and a Flight Mate inner-tube line. Go-to-market is executed through a network of 60+ authorized global distributors and direct enterprise sales offices in the US, France, Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, China, and Japan, with FBO service partners for field maintenance. The unit is also extending its tire technology into extra-terrestrial applications via supplier roles in NASA Moon Base lunar terrain vehicle programs with Astrolab and Lunar Outpost (announced 2026-05-27).

Name

Goodyear Aerospace

Legal name

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Website

https://goodyearaviation.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Goodyear Aerospace, operating as Goodyear Aviation Tires, is the aviation division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It designs, manufactures, and retreads more than 350 aircraft tire SKUs serving commercial airlines, military operators, and general aviation customers worldwide through OEM supply and a 60+ distributor aftermarket network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Tire Manufacturing

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (32621), Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211), Tire Retreading (326212), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation tire manufacturing
• Aircraft tire supply
• Commercial aircraft tires
• Military aircraft tires
• Tire retread services

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Tire Sales (OEM and Replacement): Goodyear sells aircraft tires directly to airframe manufacturers (OEM supply) and as replacement tires for airline, military, and general aviation operators. Includes bias-ply, radial, and specialized aviation tire products.
2. Retread Services: Goodyear operates retread plants in multiple global locations (Kingman AZ, Atlanta GA, Sao Paulo Brazil, Tilburg Netherlands, Bangkok Thailand) to refurbish aircraft tires, extending tire life and providing cost-effective options for operators.
3. Technology Licensing: Goodyear licenses its aviation tire technology and has had long-standing exclusive supply relationships with airlines, such as the 50-year exclusivity with Southwest Airlines (ended 2017).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Goodyear Aviation Tires manufactures and supplies aircraft tires for commercial, military, and general aviation segments worldwide. The division produces more than 350 types and sizes of aircraft tires under brands such as Flight Custom III, Flight Eagle, Flight Radial, and Flight Leader, and operates a global retread network that refurbishes used aircraft tires to extend service life.

Product overview

Goodyear Aviation is a leading global supplier of aircraft tires for commercial, military, and general aviation segments, offering more than 350 different types and sizes of tires. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main segments: General Aviation (including Flight Custom III, Flight Special II, and Flight Eagle LT), Business/Commercial Aviation (featuring Flight Eagle for business jets and Flight Leader bias-ply tires for commercial aircraft), and Military Aviation (with specialized tires for fighters, cargo/bombers, trainers, and rotorcraft). The product lineup includes radial technology (Flight Radial) and bias-ply construction (Flight Leader), supported by Flight Mate Tubes for inner-tube applications. Goodyear supplies fleets worldwide and serves as OEM supplier to major airframe manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin. The company holds over 100 years of aviation industry experience and provides technical resources including databooks, care manuals, and training videos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flight Custom III™: Premier General Aviation tire with the toughness of Kevlar®
• Flight Special II™
• Flight Eagle®
• Flight Eagle LT®
• Flight Radial®
• Flight Leader®
• Flight Mate™ Tubes
• Rib

Products and services

• Flight Custom III™ Premier General Aviation tire featuring Kevlar reinforcement for enhanced treadwear and dimensional stability, offering up to 20% more landings with deeper tread depth and superior wet traction through extra-wide Aquachannel grooves. Targeted at general aviation aircraft owners and pilots.
• Flight Special II™ Tough General Aviation tire designed as an economical choice. Features wide rib tread design and large footprint for enhanced traction, with triple-tempered nylon casing cord promoting uniform wear and extended service life.
• Flight Eagle® Industry's preferred Business Jet tire featuring computer-aided design with wear-resistant tread compounds for more landings per tire, unique compound inner-liners for air retention, and enhanced bead compounds for serviceability and wheel damage resistance.
• Flight Eagle® LT Specialized tire for Light Jet and Very Light Jet applications including Embraer Phenom 100 and 300. Features robust bead area with tough tire casing and 2-groove tread design for enhanced wear pattern and wet performance.
• Flight Radial® Weight-efficient, cost-effective radial tire offering higher landings through radial construction. Features strong, rigid tread belts with enhanced rubber for dimensional stability and increased cut resistance, plus optimized bead design for reduced weight.
• Flight Leader® Bias-ply tire designed as the preferred choice for commercial aircraft. Offers high speed performance and greater load capacity with specialized cord body shape to reduce stress during tension-compression cycles.
• Rib Aviation tire with unique design for tough applications. Features unique cord body shape to help reduce stress during tire cycling, with tough casing design providing versatility for many runway types.
• Flight Mate Tubes Aircraft inner tubes manufactured with proprietary Butyl compound offering excellent resistance to inflation loss. Features continuous extruded construction for uniformity, better balance with no overlapped splice, and extreme low temperature resistance to minus 50 degrees C. Manufactured to Aerospace Standard AS50141.
• Red Streak 700 Aviation tire designed for uniform wear and extended service life, featured on various aircraft including IAI 1124 Westwind.
• Aircraft Tire Retread Services Goodyear operates retread plants in Kingman AZ, Atlanta GA, Sao Paulo Brazil, Tilburg Netherlands, and Bangkok Thailand to refurbish aircraft tires, extending tire life and providing cost-effective options for airline, military, and general aviation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% more landings with Flight Custom III tire
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AstrolabflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Astrolab received a $219 million NASA contract to build crew-carrying lunar terrain vehicles (LTVs) for the Moon Base program. Goodyear supplies tires as a component partner in this lunar rover initiative.
• Lunar OutpostflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Lunar Outpost received a $220 million NASA contract for lunar terrain vehicles. Goodyear is part of their supplier network for the Moon Base initiative.
• General MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026GM is partnered with Astrolab for lunar rover development as part of NASA's Moon Base program, alongside Goodyear as tire supplier.
• LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Leidos is partnered with Astrolab for NASA's Moon Base lunar rover initiative, with Goodyear supplying tires.
• InterluneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Interlune is involved in the lunar rover partnership ecosystem for NASA's Moon Base initiative alongside Goodyear.
• Air France Industries KLM Engineering & MaintenanceflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 202110-year contract to equip KLM and Transavia 737 NG fleets with Goodyear tires (April 2021).
• Lockheed MartincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 October 2020Lockheed Martin named Goodyear an 'Elite Supplier' recognizing performance and partnership excellence in aerospace tire supply.
• Kadex Aero SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 October 2020Kadex Aero Supply added as an authorized Goodyear Aviation distributor to expand distribution reach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bridgestone Aerospace: Bridgestone's aircraft tire business serves commercial airlines, military, and general aviation globally with radial and bias-ply constructions. Direct competitor with strong OE relationships particularly in Asian airframes.
• Dunlop Aircraft Tyres: UK-based aviation tire specialist serving commercial and military markets with a strong radial portfolio. Direct competitor that gained share following the Southwest Airlines displacement from Goodyear.
• Continental Aerospace Technologies: Continental's aviation segment produces aircraft tires and tubes, competing with Goodyear in general aviation and regional aircraft segments. Comparable in scope though somewhat narrower in commercial widebody presence.
• Specialty Tires of America (Aviation): Specialty Tires of America's aviation division manufactures and distributes aircraft tires, primarily competing in general aviation and light commercial segments. Comparable niche player with overlapping product categories.
• Trelleborg Wheel Systems (Aviation): Trelleborg produces aviation tires for ground support equipment and certain aircraft applications. Adjacent competitor particularly in GSE tire segments and certain military aviation applications.
• Michelin Aircraft Tire: Michelin's aviation tire division is the global market leader in radial aviation tires, directly competing with Goodyear Aviation across commercial, military, and business jet segments. Comparable in product breadth, OEM relationships, and global retread network.

Emerging players

• Petlas Tire Industry & Trade (Aviation): Turkish tire manufacturer with growing aviation tire presence, competing in general aviation and select military markets. Emerging player with lower cost base that could pressure Goodyear's smaller commercial contracts.
• Yokohama Rubber Company (Aviation): Yokohama produces aircraft tires primarily for military and general aviation with growing commercial presence. Competes with Goodyear in select military programs and regional aircraft markets, particularly in Asia.
• Qingdao Sentury Tire (Aviation): Chinese tire manufacturer developing aviation tire capabilities with focus on commercial and general aviation segments. Emerging Asian competitor with potential to disrupt pricing in commoditized tire segments.

Others

• Aviation Alliance (Wilkerson Aircraft Tires): Aircraft tire distributor and retreader serving general aviation and regional commercial markets. Functions as both a competitor in services and a distribution channel partner for tire manufacturers including Goodyear's authorized distributor network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/gyaviationtires
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyGoodyear
• Instagraminstagram.com/flygoodyear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goodyear-aviation-tires

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