Our Mission

The only contact an aircraft has with the ground. When taking off and landing, or guiding the aircraft while taxiing. A few inches² of first-class, high-performance Michelin aircraft tires. From ground to skies. For complete peace of mind.

MICHELIN Aircraft Tyre

HELPING THE WORLD TO FLY

MICHELIN® Aircraft Tyre provide bias tires, radial tires, and tubes for aviation customers around the world, in a range of applications including commercial and regional airlines, general aviation and military aviation. Michelin technology’s working with the biggest companies and constructors in the world (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Comac, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Hondajet, Lockheed Martin, Pilatus, Textron, ...).

50 years of experience in aircraft tire production, 250 customers place their trust in us, we work alongside 90 percent of the top 20 airlines companies, Almost 50 percent of commercial aircrafts land with Michelin tires, Aviation operations in 87 countries, Over 3 million radial aircraft tires have been manufactured.Thanks to its global reputation, Michelin is internationally recognized as the No.1 tire manufacturer in the world.

For over 100 years, Michelin has confronted challenges faced by the aeropace industry. It has pioneered new technology, seeking to development offerings that provide greater mobility solutions. Michelin continues to offer the best in aircraft tire innovations and safety.

A few inches² of premium, high-tech Michelin tires that:

  • Land up to 30,000 times a day

  • Carry more than 10 million people every day

  • Carry up to 35 tons (300 times their actual mass)

  • Resist temperatures from -55°C to +250°C (-67°F to +482°F) when landing

  • Land at speeds of up to 420 kph (260 mph)

  • Contain more than 200 premium raw materials

  • Taxi 15,000km on ground, per tire

  • Tested up to 4x the recommended air pressure to ensure on-board safety

Without these few inches², nothing is possible.
Key Figures Michelin Aicraft Tyre

KEY FIGURES

We work alongside 90% of the TOP 20 airline companies

Every 3 seconds our tires take off around the world

Almost 1 in 2 commercial aircraft land with Michelin tires

Aviation operation in 87 countries

250 customers place their trust in us

120 different nationalities

Over 3 million radial aircraft tires have been manufactured

N°1 manufacturer of aviation tire patents