Over 150 aircraft have been transformed into genuine pieces of aviation history
Before genuine aircraft material becomes an Aviationtag, it has usually spent many years in service - on short- and long-haul routes, in passenger or cargo transport, or on military missions. The original material comes from decommissioned aircraft around the world, which are prepared for their next life at so-called aircraft graveyards and specialized airports. Selected parts of the exterior skin and suitable original components are then sent to the Cologne workshop. There, they are inspected, documented, cut, punched, polished, and laser-engraved.
Each Aviationtag carries the key details of its origin: aircraft type, registration, individual serial number, and the size of the limited edition. Official collaborations also include the partner's logo. This turns original aircraft skin into a keychain, luggage tag, or collectible with a traceable history. Paint marks, scratches, and different layers of color come from its previous service and make each piece unique.
Since 2016, Aviationtag has continuously refined the aircraft upcycling process. It all began with a Piper PA-28. Today, the range spans from single-engine sport aircraft to the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, the Bölkow Bo 105 helicopter, and various fighter jets have also been turned into limited Aviationtag editions. Different alloys, paint finishes, and composite materials call for new solutions with every aircraft—from material selection to careful processing and documenting its provenance.
The tenth anniversary coincides with another milestone: the 150th regular edition for direct sale. This is in addition to numerous special editions and exclusive projects for airlines and other partners, which are not included in this count.
Long-standing partnerships with Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Air Canada, DHL Express, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines have shaped the brand just as much as its extraordinary projects. These include Ed Force One, the Boeing 747-400 that Iron Maiden and its touring crew traveled around the world in in 2016 and that lives on today in a jointly developed Aviationtag edition.
Today, Aviationtags can be found on keys and suitcases, and in the collections of pilots, crews, technicians, frequent travelers, and aviation enthusiasts around the world. Each tag is an individually numbered piece of aviation history with documented provenance—crafted in Cologne and backed by experience since 2016.
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