AeroObsession

A flighty culture has some becoming airplane crazed.

Implications - From hotels inside airplanes to home decor made of plane interiors, airplanes are no longer just flying from A to B. Organizations that expand the scope of a product or service well outside its customary setting can find access to a whole new customer base; not to mention benefit from buzz generated by new contexts.

Trend Themes

  1. Multifunctional Products — Products like the Milner AirCar and Jumbo Hostel inspire creative reuse of transportation materials, offering a unique experience and an opportunity for environmental innovation.
  2. Aviation-themed Decor — Designs like the Jet Set Lite cabin lighting and MotoArt Mile High Bed capitalize on airplane style and nostalgia, opening new markets for creative vintage designs.
  3. Airline Industry Diversification — From custom-built food carts to biplane weddings, companies like Flight001 and individual entrepreneurs are finding fresh ways to profit from the airline industry’s retired resources.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The Milner AirCar presents a promising option for eco-friendly transportation, merging ground and air functionalities for greater efficiency.
  2. Furniture — The MotoArt Mile High Bed introduces new possibilities for furniture designers, who can re-purpose airplane parts for chic and athletic designs
  3. Real Estate — The Jumbo Hostel demonstrates how innovative real estate professionals can profit from unconventional adaptions of retired resources, building new options for travel and hospitality.
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7 Featured, 11 Examples:
211,793 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 08 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

Recycled Airplane Furniture
Recycled Airplane Furniture
MotoArt Mile High Bed
There has been a lot of talk lately about luxury sleeping facilities aboard luxury airline planes, but now you can pretend you’re the pilot and have your own swanky bed made from authentic airplane parts,… MORE
Airplane Cars
Airplane Cars
The Milner AirCar Could Become An Eco-Friendly Mode of Transit
Enter the new fly-drive option for the adventurer - the Milner AirCar is both an airplane and a car, blended into a curvaceous, smooth finish. In the air, it cruises at 200mph and up to 25,000 feet, while… MORE
play_circle_filledAirplane Hotels
Airplane Hotels
The Jumbo Hostel
If you’ve ever wanted to have a mile-high experience without leaving the airport, Oscar Diös’ Jumbo Hostel fits the bill. This hostel is made from a converted 747 formerly owned and operated by Transjet… MORE
Own A Retro Airline Food Cart
Own A Retro Airline Food Cart
Flight001 Trolleys
Now you can own an authentic, retro piece of aviation history for $1,450. Flight001 has managed to acquire a line on original food trolleys that have been used on various airlines, from the exterior prints,… MORE
Airplane Lighting For Your Home
Airplane Lighting For Your Home
Charles Cha's Jet Set Lite
Do you ever find yourself missing air travel? Probably not... But now you can spice up your home with cabin lighting. This lighting design was inspired by the 1950's “jet set” of the rich and famous.… MORE
Billion-Dollar Airport Deals
Billion-Dollar Airport Deals
Richard Branson to Buy Gatwick
Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group (Virgin Atlantic Airlines), is moving to buy London’s Gatwick Airport. Currently, BAA Ltd. owns Gatwick and Heathrow. The Competition Commission, a government… MORE
play_circle_filledGetting Married at 1000 ft
Getting Married at 1000 ft
Weddings on a (Biplane) Wing
A British couple, Darren McWalters, 24, and Katie Hodgson, 23, tied the knot from atop the wings of two biplanes flying side by side at 1000 ft. Both were in full wedding regalia, the bride in a long… MORE