# AeroObsession A flighty culture has some becoming airplane crazed. By [Jacob Courtade](https://www.trendhunter.com/jacob), Director of Business Development | Published Sep 23, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/airplane-obsessions-well-outside-of-the-conventional-use ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the AeroObsession trend? **AeroObsession:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 10 to Sep 19, 2008 - Published: Sep 23, 2008 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the AeroObsession trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the AeroObsession trend means for industry ### For Automotive The Milner AirCar presents a promising option for eco-friendly transportation, merging ground and air functionalities for greater efficiency. ### For Furniture The MotoArt Mile High Bed introduces new possibilities for furniture designers, who can re-purpose airplane parts for chic and athletic designs ### For 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. ## Trend signals for AeroObsession Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the AeroObsession trend 7 featured examples from Mar 10 to Sep 19, 2008. - [Recycled Airplane Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recylced-airplane-beds-mile-high-bed-by-motoart): MotoArt Mile High Bed (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize the way people experience sleep and comfort while traveling. - [Airplane Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airplane-car-milner-aircar-the-new-fly-drive): The Milner AirCar Could Become An Eco-Friendly Mode of Transit (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Milner AirCar's fly-drive concept has the potential to disrupt the transportation industry by challenging traditional modes of travel. - [Airplane Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airplane-accommodations-jumbo-hostel): The Jumbo Hostel (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can take advantage of the airplane hostel trend by exploring new and creative ways to repurpose unique spaces for lodging. - [Own A Retro Airline Food Cart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-aviation-history-vintage-airline-food-carts): Flight001 Trolleys (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro airline food carts into retail spaces to provide unique and eye-catching displays. - [Billion-Dollar Airport Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodacious-billionaire-richard-branson-wants-to-own-europes-sixth-busiest-ai): Richard Branson to Buy Gatwick (Category: Eco) Implication: Entrepreneurs could enter the airport industry to offer innovative airport services and to acquire airport properties. - [Airplane Lighting For Your Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-led-lighting-charles-chas-jet-set-lite): Charles Cha's Jet Set Lite (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative lighting technologies and designs to cater to the growing demand for unique and stylish lighting fixtures. - [Getting Married at 1000 ft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-married-at-1000-ft-wedding-on-a-biplane-wing): Weddings on a (Biplane) Wing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wedding planning industry can leverage the trend of aerial weddings to offer unique and unforgettable wedding ceremonies in unconventional locations. ## Recent trend clusters - 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