Nov 18, 2021
by Dianna Lopez

Best Aviation Gifts Under $30

Nov 18, 2021
by Dianna Lopez

AVGeek Gift Guide 2021

Do you have any of the following to buy gifts for this year?

Aviation enthusiast
Pilot
History buff
Traveler
Veteran
Space nut

If so, we have some gifts they’re going to love. And all of them are under $30.

Aviation Collectible

With an array of aircraft that will please nearly any aviation enthusiast, PlaneTags make great gifts. They are small and lightweight, but their beauty and interest really pack a punch. They can be used as keychains, engraved for luggage tags, engraved for corporate employee or member gifts, traded, collected, passed on as heirlooms. The amount of ways they can be enjoyed are limited by the imagination.

Aviation Gifts under $30

Aviation T-shirt

Look like a member of the crew in our branded aviation apparel. The official MotoArt t-shirt is made from high quality cotton and available in adult sizes. This is the same shirt the crew wears while on the job.

Don’t miss out on the DC-3 Tee - a gift that will be appreciated every time it’s worn. It was designed in honor of our DC-3 Flagship Tulsa but has become a favorite. Other shirts and apparel are also available.

Gift Card

planetags gift card

Give a $30 gift card and let the lucky recipient choose their own PlaneTags out of the dozens available. Gift cards are digital and will be sent to the recipient. They are also available in other denominations.

PlaneTags Under $30

Commercial Aircraft Gifts

Take a look at the commercial planes we have below thirty (US) dollars. Any of these aircraft will be appreciated by friends or family who love traveling and flying, or have a fondness for certain airlines or aircraft models. The complete commercial aircraft fleet has many more.

Boeing 707 N88ZL in White

EVA Boeing 747-400 B-16462 in Green or White

Korean Air Boeing 747-400 HL7495

Southwest Boeing 737 N665WN

gifts under 30 dollars

United Airlines Boeing 747-PlaneTags N198UA in Dark Blue or White - this retired plane was used in the making of the Stratolaunch, the world's largest aircraft by wingspan.

Boeing Thai Airways 747 HS-TGM in White

Boeing 747 N818SA

Boeing 757 N602DL

Boeing 767 PlaneTag JA8568 in White or Blue

best $30 christmas gift

British Airways Boeing 767 G-BNWH

Boeing 777-200 JA8968 in Dark Blue or White

Boeing 777-346 JA8943

Convair CV-580 N73163 in White

Aero California McDonnell Douglas®️ DC-9-30 XA-SWH in Blanco

best aviation gift

McDonnell Douglas Aeroflot MD-11F VP-BDR in Silver

Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321-200 VN-A347 in Gold, Teal or Cream

China Airlines A340-300 B-18801 in White

Airbus A320 N627AW - From the movie “Sully” - in White or Blue

Allegiant Air McDonnell Douglas MD80 N892GA

General Aviation Gifts

general aviation gifts

Beechcraft Bonanza A36 N6678D in White or Mixed Solid Colors

Gulfstream II N930LS

Cessna 172 N6922A in Red or White

Reasons to Give PlaneTags

Here are just some of the ways that these aircraft skin collectibles have been shared as gifts:

Anniversary gift

Did you embark on your honeymoon aboard a certain airline or aircraft? Engrave your wedding date and destination or another sentiment that shows you remember.

Graduation gift

A small piece of a noteworthy aircraft or an engraved luggage tag inspires adventure and yearning for new places. Engrave with their name and graduation date or degree. Or add a meaningful saying that they can hold close, even when they are far away.

Travel gift

Surprise your loved one with a trip of a lifetime - by engraving it on a PlaneTag or including one with your tickets. An engraved PlaneTag is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time they take a trip, they will know how much you care.

Christmas Gifts for Dad

Use this gift to stir fond memories or open up new conversations. Give the gift of time, of togetherness, of memories, and sharing with the next generation.

PlaneTags Collectors

Remember when you got your first PlaneTag? The excitement of holding a small piece of an actual aircraft, maybe even one you flew or rode in or your grandmother built during WWII. Reading the card and learning more about the plane, seeing its story. You can share that same joy with someone else this year. Any of these gifts will be appreciated and enjoyed for years to come. Share the gift of PlaneTags with someone you love.

Buy PlaneTags In-Store

PlaneTags can be ordered online but you can also stop in next time you're in Torrance, CA. Our shop is open weekdays Monday through Friday.

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