21-06-2023
Michelin launches Air X SKY LIGHT MICHELIN tire, a major breakthrough innovation on the aircraft tire market
Air X SKY LIGHT MICHELIN tire, a new generation aircraft tire that is lighter and longer lasting, offering better performances while guaranteeing the same level of safety.
A tire that is the result of several breakthrough innovations, in terms of architecture, use of materials, and manufacturing.
An initial dimension developed to fit the future Dassault Falcon 10X, heralding a range extended to commercial aviation as a whole
A NEW TIRE MEETING AIR TRANSPORT DECARBONIZATION AIMS
MICHELIN AIR X SKY LIGHT, A TIRE RESULTING FROM SEVERAL MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS
Air X SKY LIGHT is the result of multiple breakthrough innovations, in terms of architecture, the materials used, and the manufacturing processes.
It’s crown architecture and an optimized footprint thus extending the lifespan by 15-20% compared to the previous generation tires.
These performances are made possible by the use of ultra-resistant casing materials as well as latest-generation hybrid cables and fabrics. The increasing integration of ever more sustainable materials is in line with the Michelin Group’s aim to use 100% sustainable materials by 2050.
Lastly, on an industrial level, innovative manufacturing processes have been developed within the Michelin factory at Bourges, which is dedicated to the Group’s aeronautics activities.
The new Air X SKY LIGHT tire is also 100% compatible with the PresSense connected tire offer developed in partnership with Safran.
A LAUNCH ON THE DASSAULT AVIATION'S FALCON 10X, HERALDING A RANGE EXTENDED TO COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Michelin Air X SKY LIGHT is aimed at the commercial aviation market. The choice of the next tire dimensions will be defined with regard to the priorities of airlines and aircraft manufacturers. The development of a new dimension takes between 2 and 3 years and is subject to extremely demanding homologation and certification rules.
The successive dimensions may therefore be fitted to new aircraft, as well as forming the subject of retrofit agreements on existing aircraft, in cooperation with the aircraft manufacturers, the airlines and the aeronautical authorities.
Michelin has over 50 years’ experience serving the global commercial and regional aviation industry. Michelin supplies bias tires, radial tires, and inner tubes to its customers across the globe, in various applications: commercial and regional airlines, general aviation, and military aviation. Michelin has created partnerships with the biggest constructors and companies in the world (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Comac, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Hondajet, Lockheed Martin, Pilatus, Textron, etc.)
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