# Backpack Planes The EXO-Wing By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-worlds-smallest-plane-the-exo-wing References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/14/exo-wing-is-worlds-smallest-jet-worn-like-a-backpack/) Atair Aerospace's **EXO-Wing**, is the [world's smallest human-piloted jet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot). The novel gadget is on display right now at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy Exhibit collection. “The only thing we know about the EXO-Wing is that the [twin micro-turbine-powered contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostavio-mx1) is light enough to be [worn as a backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-flex),” Engadget says. “Hell, we don't even know if it really works...” I would really love to see someone try to take off in one of these. What a strange looking jet: The EXO-Wing looks similar to these two past Trend Hunter features: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 14% | 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 - **Miniature Jetpacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smaller and more efficient personal jetpacks that can be easily worn and used by individuals. - **Wearable Aviation Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable aviation technology that combines comfort, functionality, and style. - **Micro-turbine-powered Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of micro-turbine-powered devices for various applications. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the aerospace industry by designing compact and portable aircraft. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate aviation-inspired fashion designs that incorporate wearable technology. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the development of innovative and compact turbine-powered gadgets for different sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Compression Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airback-flex.md)