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Giving Tuesday: Aviation Gifts That Give Back

Giving Tuesday: Aviation Gifts That Give Back

Giving Tuesday is also the perfect time, coming right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to give a gift that also gives back. MotoArt PlaneTags offers an opportunity to not only give a terrific gift but one that shares a portion of the proceeds with a worthy cause. This holiday season, why not give a stocking stuffer that will make you and the recipient feel good. 

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Best Aviation Gifts Under $30

Best Aviation Gifts Under $30

Give the perfect aviation gift this year. Check out our list of aviation gifts under $30.

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The First B-1B: The Leader Of The Fleet

The First B-1B: The Leader Of The Fleet

The B-1B Lancer is a long-range, multi mission conventional bomber used by the USAF since 1985. For over 30 years, the B-1B has been an evolving, combat proven bomber that has been at the center of a changing global battlefield. MotoArt owner Dave Hall was delighted to find one for sale in 2017, and lucky to find more material for a second edition. It happened to be the first one ever produced: The Leader of the Fleet.

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MD-88 and MD-90: Celebrating Delta's Mad Dogs

MD-88 and MD-90: Celebrating Delta's Mad Dogs

On Tuesday, June 2, 2021, Delta Air Lines’ dependable workhorses - the MD-88 and MD-90 - were officially retired. After their final scheduled flights, they had one last journey to make, to Blytheville, Arkansas to join the other Mad Dogs in retirement. Join MotoArt in celebrating the Delta Mad Dog and check out the newest PlaneTags made from the original aircraft skin of these two incredible planes. 

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FAQ

FAQ

Everything you need to know if you are planning on attending the first ever PlaneTags Festival in 2021.

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Luscombe Phantom: A Sleek Monoplane For A New Age

Luscombe Phantom: A Sleek Monoplane For A New Age

The Luscombe Phantom was once one man’s dream for a sleek plane for a brand new era. Today, restoring a rare Phantom to fly again is the dream of Andrea and Kevin Eldridge. MotoArt had the opportunity to learn more about their restoration project and get some material for PlaneTags. Read about the plane here and see exclusive photos. 

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Eastern DC 8: Welcome to the Jet Age

Eastern DC 8: Welcome to the Jet Age

The newest aircraft to join the PlaneTags fleet is a DC-8-21 that flew for Eastern Air Lines for 14 years, bringing the airline and its passengers into the Jet Age. Read more about it and see how MotoArt found the plane and exclusive photos of the manufacturing process.

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Hawker Sea Fury: From Fighter to Racer

Hawker Sea Fury: From Fighter to Racer

For more than 50 years, Reno, Nevada has been the host of an event that is like no other on the planet - the National Championship Air Races. This year, the MotoArt crew will be returning to Reno to celebrate and cheer on some of the fastest and most daring planes and pilots, and two Hawker Sea Furys in particular - Argonaut and Dreadnought!

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T-28C Trojan: A Trainer For A New Generation of Naval Aviators

T-28C Trojan: A Trainer For A New Generation of Naval Aviators

Training the Best for America’s Defense! The North American T-28C Trojan was built for training a new generation of Navy pilots. MotoArt has the honor of preserving one of these amazing aircraft. Meet #140597, a high performance, advanced trainer for a new age.

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