Michelin presents Air X tyres at Paris Air Show

Michelin is presenting its new range of Air X tyres and highlighting its partnership with Dassault Aviation at the Paris Air Show this week.

The 2015 International Paris Air Show is, for Michelin, an opportunity to promote the special relationship that it has with one of its partners: Dassault Aviation. The imminent market launch of the Falcon 5X and Falcon 8X, for which Michelin is exclusive supplier with its Michelin Air X tyres with NZG technology, along with the sales contracts for the Rafale military jet, for which Michelin has developed the Michelin Air X radial tyres, offer shining illustrations of French excellence.

Like other aircraft manufacturers, Dassault Aviation only uses the best technologies available. Launched in 2001, NZG (Near Zero Growth) technology limits the the carcass’ circumference growth (subject to centrifugal force and high pressures) through the use of nylon and aramid components, giving the tyre a longer service life and better resistance to damage (FOD). Michelin’s introduction of the NZG-technology radial tyre constituted a game-changing innovation in the world of aviation tyres.

Michelin innovates unceasingly: the 6600 people working in the Michelin R&D centres have succeeded in obtaining improved safety and operational efficiency for the Michelin Air X tyres, while using less material than in conventional bias tyres. This is what is meant by Michelin’s commitment to sustainable mobility.