# Luxury Air Yacht Aeroscraft ML866 By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroscraft-ml866-new-blimplike-air-yacht-revealed-at-atlanta-air-show References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/8132/) & [ainonline](http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/unique-airship-hybrid-defies-easy-categorization/?no_cache=1&cHash=680e504017) The Aeroscraft ML866 air yacht was revealed at the Atlanta Air Show, with an interesting combination of abilities like being able to take off vertically and hover. The blimp-like aircraft will attract much interest for the ability to customize it into a luxurious floating yacht. It comes with its own airport and has over 5,000 sq ft of cabin space, but is meant for cruising in relaxed opulence -- it reaches a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h.) You'll save the commute time to the airport, it is cheap to run, but the overall price is expected to be about $40 million. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vertical Takeoff:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that enable vertical takeoff for various aerial vehicles, opening up new possibilities in transportation and logistics. - **Customizable Luxury Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms for customizable luxury vehicles that cater to unique consumer preferences and offer a personalized travel experience. - **Aerial Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of aerial mobility solutions to revolutionize transportation, with air yachts being one of the possibilities for luxury travel. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional aviation by introducing novel technologies and designs that enhance efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. - **Luxury Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the luxury travel industry by offering unique experiences and services that exceed traditional notions of opulence and exclusivity. - **Personal Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge personal transportation solutions that merge convenience, style, and luxury for affluent individuals seeking unique travel options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md)