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OF ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE MICHELIN AIR X RADIAL TIRES Provides Peace of Mind Exceptional resistance to foreign object damage (FOD). Michelin is a trusted brand of aircraft manufacturers. Reduces Operating Costs Radial casing design helps to provide more landings. Designed to burn less fuel. Environmentally Friendly Radial tire construction is designed to utilize fewer components. Less fuel used means less CO2 emissions. More Landings Extra strong radial casing design Flexible radial casing reduces tread squirm. Fuel Savings Lightweight radial design = measurable savings and increased range. Weather Protection Special sidewall compounds for longterm ozone and UV light protection. Resistance to Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Ultra-Strong Radial Technology. Radial technology is primarily used for fighter jet tires. Radial tires are lighter and recognized for their excellent reliability and superior performance. Labor Savings Fewer tire changes due to more landings.
MICHELIN AIR BIAS TIRES OF THE BEST BALANCE MICHELIN bias tires offer proven performance and reliability, and are ideal for demanding applications with heavy load requirements. TRANSPORT Strong tire sidewalls help reduce tire damages when landing on rough surfaces. HELICOPTERS B ias technology better meets the helicopter tire stiffness requirements. Long Tire Life Highly-durable rubber compounds. Weather Protection Special sidewall compounds for longterm ozone and UV light protection. Wet Grip Designed to provide excellent hydroplane resistance. outstanding Stability Extra-strong sidewalls for enhanced nose landing gear safety. Exceptional Balance Exclusive manufacturing process results in built-in balance for smooth taxing and even tire wear.
OF BOLD INNOVATIVE ADVANCES OF PIONEERING HERITAGE 1915-1919 A TECHNOLOGICAL LEADER IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY Backed by a multi-million dollar R&D budget, Michelin is a driving force for innovation in aircraft tire technology. A long-term commitment to military aircraft manufacturers: C ommitment to support key military aircraft development like the F35 Program and Eurofighter. C apability to supply tires for the length of the aircraft life. 1916 st 1914 1889 Almost 2 000 Bréguet aircraft are built at Michelin s first plant. The world s first cement runway is built by Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand. 2011 Michelin offers the French government its help in designing a true bomber in response to WWI outbreak. 2010 Edouard and André Michelin establish Michelin as a small rubber factory in ClermontFerrand France. 2009 TOP-QUALITY SERVICE AROUND THE GLOBE Michelin s military tire expertise can be delivered worldwide. We have a dedicated sales force and customer support engineers around the globe to best serve your needs. long storage, same tire life MICHELIN aircraft tires or tubes have no age limit and may be placed in service, regardless of their age, provided all inspection criteria for service/storage/mounting and individual customer imposed restrictions are met. (source: Care & service manual) 2001 1997 FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY ENHANCING MOBILITY IN THE AIR SINCE 1908 In 1908, when manned fl ight was still in its infancy, the Michelin brothers understood the full potential of this new form of mobility and proposed a contest to encourage the development of the aviation industry. They were among the first to realize the power of aviation in combat and encouraged the progress of the military aviation industry. 1995 1992 1986 1981 1946 1936 Launch of the first connected aircraft tire project by Michelin aircraft tires, in partnership with Safran. 2017 st Michelin selected on the Chinese COMAC 919. Radial NZG selected as OE equipment on the Airbus A350 and the Bombardier C-series. Michelin joins the solar impulse project. Concorde returns to the skies thanks to Michelin s new NZG technology. Development of new Bias technology for aircraft tires. Michelin named the exclusive supplier of tires for the U.S. Space Shuttle. Michelin develops the first radial tire for a regional aircraft, the ATR-42. Michelin develops the first radial tire for a U.S. military aircraft, the McDonnell- Douglas F15E. The world s first operational aircraft radial tire is introduced for the Mirage III fighter jet. Radial tire technology is invented by Michelin. Michelin labeled specialists in suspension systems. Did you know? André Michelin was a co-founder of the Aéro-Club de France created in 1898.
Highly-Experienced Aviation Experts Michelin s aviation business unit includes a dedicated team of technical experts and sales professionals devoted strictly to aircraft tires. Michelin provides expert tire program solutions including tire care, service training and technical visits. Michelin offers worldwide coverage through an integrated global team that shares best practices across all disciplines. Michelin has a long and storied history in aviation dating back to 1908. Europe, CIS, Middle East & Africa Michelin Aircraft Tyre 23, Place des Carmes-Déchaux 63040 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 9 France Ph: +33 (0) 4 73 30 14 85 Fax: +33 (0) 4 73 30 41 21 North, Central & South America One Parkway South Greenville, South Carolina 29615 USA Ph: +1-877-503-8071 Fax: +1-864-458-4011 https://aircraft.michelin.com MICHELIN SALES OFFICE LOCATIONS Asia and Oceania Thailand Michelin Siam Co. Ltd. Aircraft Tyre Operations SPE Tower 11th Floor 252 Phaholyothin Road Samsaen Nai, Payathai Bangkok 10400, Thailand Ph: +66 (2) 619-3524 Fax: +66 (2) 619-3529 Australia Suite 416 33 Lexington Drive Bella Vista NSW 2154 PH +61 (2) 8882 7906 Fax: +61 (2) 8814 6048 China B. Area, 1/F Building of Technology Tower Beijing Electronic Zone (BEZ) 9 Jiu Xian Qiao East Road Chao Yang District Beijing 100016 Ph: +86 (0) 10 8479 8855 Ext 628 Fax: +86 (0) 10 8479 9066 Japan Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. Aircraft Tire Product Line Shinjuku Park Tower 13F, 3-7-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1073, Japan Ph: +81 (3) 6756-8121 Fax: +81 (3) 5990 Copyright 2018 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved. The Michelin Man is a registered trademark owned by Michelin North America, Inc. - 2018.