We give aviation materials a new lease of life with our Upcycling Collections from Lufthansa, Austrian and SWISS! In collaboration with the airlines and various European producers, we have been creating limited-edition accessories and items of furniture from aircraft skin, headrest covers and uniforms since 2019. Discover all our product highlights now.
Your very own piece of the A380
When a flagship becomes a collector’s item: The material from the retired A380 with the registration number D-AIMI becomes a piece of history in this keychain. Made from recycled aircraft skin, every Aviationtag is one-of-a-kind. The personalized engraving makes it a special collector’s item for anyone who wants to make a statement about their love of aviation.
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Three questions for Product Developer Melanie Striewski
How much of the Lockheed Super Star is there in the new products?
We take a deliberately restrained approach to borrowing its characteristic lines, materials and details. Many aircraft elements came to us in an unpainted, raw form – we made a conscious decision not to refine them in order to do justice to their origins. As a result, the collection was created in the original green colour and with the authentic character of the Super Star.
What was the biggest challenge you faced when turning the Super Star components into new products?
I’d say it was the balancing act between respecting history and bringing about a modern transformation. Every aircraft element carries its own history – we wanted to carry this over to a new design in a visible and meaningful way. That was what made the process exciting and complex.
How much could you immerse yourself in the history of the components?
It’s thanks to the team of engineers who restored the Lockheed Super Star that the collection was possible at all. Their knowledge of the history and functions of the components gave us access to historical materials and profound technical insights. Working in close collaboration with them gave our products noticeably greater depth and authenticity.
We take a deliberately restrained approach to borrowing its characteristic lines, materials and details. Many aircraft elements came to us in an unpainted, raw form – we made a conscious decision not to refine them in order to do justice to their origins. As a result, the collection was created in the original green colour and with the authentic character of the Super Star.
What was the biggest challenge you faced when turning the Super Star components into new products?
I’d say it was the balancing act between respecting history and bringing about a modern transformation. Every aircraft element carries its own history – we wanted to carry this over to a new design in a visible and meaningful way. That was what made the process exciting and complex.
How much could you immerse yourself in the history of the components?
It’s thanks to the team of engineers who restored the Lockheed Super Star that the collection was possible at all. Their knowledge of the history and functions of the components gave us access to historical materials and profound technical insights. Working in close collaboration with them gave our products noticeably greater depth and authenticity.
The history of the iconic Airbus A321
Discover the first unique pieces made from the iconic SWISS Airbus A321 with the registration HB-IOC. “IOC” stands for International Olympic Committee, as the plane was emblazoned with the Olympic rings for a year. After 27 years of service, the HB-IOC landed for the last time in Zürich in 2022. The uniqueness of this handmade collection is down to its minimalist design and the functionality of the accessories, which can still be recognised as former aircraft parts, bringing the spirit of aviation into your home.
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