Aircraft
Lighter Sky Light Tires for Falcon 10X Should Last Longer
Latest Air X tires use new materials that are stronger and lighter
Michelin Air X Sky Light tire
Michelin developed the Air X Sky Light tire specifically for Dassault’s new Falcon 10X business jet.

Michelin is targeting weight reductions and service life increases of between 10% and 20% when its new Air X Sky Light tires enter service on the Dassault Falcon 10X, for which deliveries are expected to start in late 2027. The France-based group developed the technology specifically for the new business jet, which was unveiled at a rollout event last week, and now aims to be selected for other aircraft.

The sidewall and bead area of the Sky Light tires include next-generation hybrid cords and fabrics that Michelin said are both stronger and lighter than those used for earlier tires. Additionally, the company has introduced new manufacturing techniques and redesigned the tread.

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