# Tablet-Controlled Fliers Stefan Radev Designs the iPad-Controlled Gulfstream G550 Private Jet By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stefan-radev References: [extravaganzi](http://www.extravaganzi.com/ipad-controlled-gulfstream-g550-private-jet-by-stefan-radev/) & [stefanradev](http://stefanradev.com/) Designer Stefan Radev has taken his experience and creativity to the world of flying with his new concept. The young industrial designer hailing from Spain has created a luxury jet that combines both technology and extravagance. The Gulfstream G550 Private Jet by Stefan Radev will costs $60 million once ready to build and will make owners of G6s jealous. The jet includes luxury interior elements such as high quality woods and leathers. The passengers of the jet will also be able to enjoy an abundance of entertainment as the interior is fully customized for use with [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame), [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-handheld-game-console) and other [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drone) products. Stefan Radev's jet really makes headlines for its unique cockpit. The luxury private jet is able to be controlled with an iPad. It even features an autopilot function on the iPad so the pilots can join in on the party in the back after takeoff. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Technology Integration:** The trend of integrating luxury and advanced technology in industries such as aviation presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique and extravagant products. - **Personalized Entertainment Experiences:** The trend of customizing interior designs to accommodate the use of personal devices like iPads and iPhones opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, including aviation. - **Tablet-based Control Systems:** The trend of utilizing tablet devices for controlling complex systems, such as private jets, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the aviation industry and beyond. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Aviation:** The luxury aviation industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating advanced technologies and personalized entertainment experiences into their products and services. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by designing spaces that are compatible with the use of personal devices and integrating technology seamlessly. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by developing specialized products and accessories that enhance the integration and control of personal devices in various environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Air Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-air-travel-app.md) - [Sleek Tech Brand Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drone.md) - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Advanced App-Connected Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wajer-44-yacht.md) - [AI-Powered Jet-Booking Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-ai-1.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md)