Holidays in the Air: Here’s a Guide for Gifts

Purchasing a present to surprise and delight an aviator can be a tall order.

Pay homage to aviation’s special moments, people, and aircraft over a glass of aged spirits. [Courtesy: Special Tribute Spirits]

With the holidays fast approaching, we suggest a few unique holiday gift ideas for aircraft owners and pilots. Some are practical, others are aspirational, all are wonderful.

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HangarBot Remote Engine Preheater 

Price: $275

Remotely preheat your aircraft’s engine from a mobile device and explore other devices to turn your entire hangar into a smart hangar.

Special Tribute Spirits and Decanters

Price: $325-$475

Pay homage to aviation’s special moments, people, and aircraft over a glass of aged spirits with these one-of-a-kind collectibles, or create your own custom tribute. 

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Aerohart Flight Bags and Satchels 

Price: $333-$762

Sophisticated products designed by aviators who know how to enhance the in-flight experience from takeoff to landing.

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Abingdon Women’s Aviator Watches

Price: $499-$689

Form and function converge in these stylish timepieces that track multiple time zones and double as a flight calculator.

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Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro Smart Watch 

Price: $1,199-$1,399

More than a timepiece, this device includes a moving map, weather, HSI, LED flashlight, global airport database, and more.

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Burchda R5 Pro E-Bike 

Price: $1,099-$1,399

This folding all-terrain mountain e-bike makes the perfect companion to exploring backcountry airports and provides portable on-demand transportation wherever you land. 

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MotoArt Aviation Furniture 

Price: Call for quote

Desks, couches, credenza, bars, conference tables, and more are styled from decommissioned aircraft to help bring an aviation lifestyle into your home or office.

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Super Veloce Turbojet Espresso Maker

Price: $23,000

Be one of only 100 people in the world to own this aviation-inspired espresso maker. For the person who has everything, they don’t have this—guaranteed.

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Best Aviation Products

Price: Call for price

A broad range of state-of-the-art tugs are capable of moving aircraft ranging from 2,600 pounds to 99,000 pounds safely and effortlessly.


This feature first appeared in the November Issue 952 of the FLYING print edition.

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