In January 2021, Michelin and Air France announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership for ten years.
Michelin will therefore continue to provide tires made in France, in Saint-Doulchard (Cher) for Air France planes.
Therefore, Air France will be able to benefit from the latest Michelin technologies, among which are the Michelin® AIR X Radial tires incorporating NZG (Near Zero Growth) technology which have “greater durability and exceptional resistance”.
Furthermore, it is announced that the partnership is extended to issues of innovation and sustainable development.
Indeed, Air France aims to reduce its fuel consumption and carbon footprint and Michelin's technology could help it.
« These initiatives will help achieve the ambitious objectives that Air France has set for itself in terms of sustainable development, including the 50% reduction in its CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometer by 2030.“, Recalled the airline.
For more information, read the joint Michelin and Air France press release here.
