Desser Tire & Rubber Co. Announces Aircraft Tire Supply & Wheel Overhaul Contract with NASA

March 6, 2013
The two year, multimillion dollar agreement covers all of NASA's fleet, including the new SOFIA flying observatory.

Desser Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. announced today that its affiliate “Aero Wheel & Brake Service Corp” has received a contract to supply aircraft tire replacement and wheel overhaul across all of NASA’s flight platforms.

The two year, multimillion dollar agreement covers all of NASA’s fleet, including the new SOFIA flying observatory.

“We have been supporting NASA for over a decade and this contract shows continued confidence in Aero’s ability to provide quality products, where they are needed and on time,” said Aero Wheel & Brake Service Corp. Manager, Bob Maldonado.

About Desser Tire & Rubber Co.:

Desser Tire and Rubber Company is the leading independent aircraft tire marketer in the world.  It is a leading distributor of new aircraft tires and is an OEM aircraft tire and tube manufacturer.  The company holds FAA and EASA approvals for high speed aircraft tire retreading and wheel and brake services.  Desser provides over 100,000 tires and tubes per year in over 100 countries from its Los Angeles and Memphis facilities.