
Michelin says its Air X Sky Light tire could save more than 550 lb. on an Airbus A350.
Credit: Michelin
Dassault’s new Falcon 10X business jet boasts technical advances from tip to tail. One of the most inconspicuous is perhaps the most progressive: Its tires. Michelin’s Air X Sky Light tires are a departure from conventional designs. The French company has developed a radial tire that weighs 10-20%...
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