Airbus mounts first set of Bridgestone aircraft tires

Nov. 21, 2007

Bridgestone radial aircraft tires have been installed on the first A380 jumbo jetliner made by Airbus S.A.S., reports Bridgestone Corp.

The tires were mounted on a Singapore Airlines flight.

"Airline companies around the world, including Qantas Airways, will also operate Airbus A380 aircraft mounted with Bridgestone aircraft radial tires."

Airbus planes weigh up to 560 tons.