MONTEBELLO, Calif. (March 7, 2013) — Desser Tire & Rubber Co. Inc.'s Aero Wheel & Brake Service Corp. affiliate has secured a contract to supply aircraft tire replacement and wheel overhaul across all of the National Aeronautics & Space Administration's (NASA) flight platforms.
"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 Bob Maldonado, Aero Wheel & Brake Service manager.
Desser said the two-year multimillion-dollar agreement covers all of NASA's fleet, including the new SOFIA flying observatory.