Luggage tags made from Iron Maiden's scrapped Ed Force One plane go on sale
Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Edition
Last updated 17th Mar 2025
The shell of Iron Maiden’s second Ed Force One aeroplane, an ex-Air France Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet, has been turned into limited-edition luggage tags by a German company called Aviationtag.
Founded by self-professed "aviation geek" Stephan Boltz 19 years ago, Aviationtag dismantles old aeroplanes and gives the metal from their outer skins a new life as key rings or luggage tags.
Aviationtag has now joined forces with metal legends Iron Maiden to release limited-edition tags made from the upcycled husk of Ed Force One, which was scrapped last year.
Bruce Dickinson flew the Boeing 747-400 Ed Force One jumbo jet, which was larger than its Boeing 757 predecessor, between countries on Iron Maiden’s Book of Souls World Tour in 2016 and 2017.
The Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Edition’s front proudly displays the legendary Ed Force One logo, while the back features the unmistakable image of Iron Maiden’s beloved mascot Eddie during his ‘Book of Souls’ Mayan era.
Limited to 12,000 units, the tags cost €66.66 (around £55) and they’re available to order from Aviationtag’s official website here.
Aviationtag writes: ‘This design not only celebrates the aircraft’s storied past but also bridges the gap between aviation heritage and rock ‘n’ roll culture.
‘With this exclusive Aviationtag edition, Iron Maiden fans can now hold a tangible piece of aviation and rock history in their hands.’
Tobias Richter, CCO at Aviationtag, states: “We have been working on this project for over two years, and we’re proud to finally present our Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Edition. Ed Force One is one of the most famous aircraft in the world, and this edition captures its enduring legacy in a truly collectible form."
Last week, Iron Maiden announced an official book called Infinite Dreams and an as-yet-untitled documentary film as part of their ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025.
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