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Japan Times TechPublished: Apr 16, 2026, 19:00 JST

Natural rubber's enduring superiority in aircraft tires despite synthetic alternatives offers lessons for AI development and the limits of replacement technology.

Natural rubber's enduring superiority in aircraft tires despite synthetic alternatives offers lessons for AI development and the limits of replacement technology.

Aircraft tires, including those on Boeing 747s, are still predominantly made from natural rubber because synthetic alternatives cannot withstand the extreme stress of landing heavy aircraft.

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