GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2005) — Utilicraft Aerospace Industries Inc. has selected Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. (MATC) L.L.C. to supply radial aircraft tires for all models of the company's FF-1080 aircraft.
MATC said it has been collaborating with Utilicraft to optimize the landing gear system for the FF-1080 and growth derivatives of the aircraft series, which is targeted to fill an existing void in the cargo feeder market.
The FF-1080 is expected to have market applications well beyond the aviation cargo segment, according to Michelin.