China launches first civil aviation tire production line in Guangxi

(ECNS) -- China has officially launched first civil aviation tire production line with fully independent intellectual property rights in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and on Saturday, marking a major milestone for the country's aviation manufacturing industry.

Spanning 50,000 square meters with 80 advanced machines, the production line employs full automation and intelligent monitoring systems to enhance tire quality.

It can produce 100,000 high-performance tires annually for six aircraft types, including the C909, A320 and B737NG. This production capacity meets 40 percent of China's current annual demand for civil aviation tires.

The manufacturer has signed product agreements with China Eastern Airlines, Guilin Airlines, and Ruili Airlines for the application of these tires on C909, A320, and B737NG aircraft, respectively.

To support this proudct in capabity, China has also introduced its first dedicated testing platform for civil aviation tires capable of evaluating the takeoff and landing performance of aviation tires under complex conditions, filling a critical gap in the country’s testing capability of civil aviation tires.