Aviationtag has introduced the launch of the unique Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Version: Ed Drive One. This particular version celebrates the spectacular and storied historical past of IRON MAIDEN‘s legendary “flying tour bus,” the Boeing 747 Ed Drive One.
Ed Drive One was not merely a mode of transport; it grew to become a flying image of IRON MAIDEN‘s world touring legacy. The plane, a Boeing 747-400 with registration TF-AAK, was instrumental in carrying the band, its crew, and a powerful array of stage tools on their epic 2016 world tour, “The E book Of Souls”.
Bruce Dickinson, IRON MAIDEN‘s legendary frontman and licensed pilot, was extra than simply the voice of the band — he additionally personally took the controls of Ed Drive One in the course of the tour. Reflecting on the plane’s distinctive presence, he summed up its legacy: “She at all times behaved just like the Queen Of The Skies that the 747 will at all times be. There’ll by no means be one other to occupy her throne. The facility, the noise of these 4 engines, the featherlight touchdowns (not my fault — blame good design) and her airborne class put the 747 in a novel class.”
An in depth interview with the singer is on the market solely in a booklet, which is included as a particular complement with each Ed Drive One Aviationtag.
In Zurich, Ed Drive One really stood out. Whereas the jets belonging to chancellor Angela Merkel and president François Hollande have been parked close by and appeared nearly miniature as compared, Ed Drive One captured everybody’s consideration. Its larger-than-life presence and plain rock ‘n’ roll attraction set it aside, underscoring why this iconic plane stays an emblem of worldwide aviation historical past.
The Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Version is rigorously crafted from upcycled materials of the long-lasting Boeing 747 TF-AAK, which was scrapped in 2024. The tag’s entrance proudly shows the legendary Ed Drive One brand, whereas the again options the unmistakable picture of Eddie, IRON MAIDEN‘s iconic mascot. This design not solely celebrates the plane’s storied previous but additionally bridges the hole between aviation heritage and rock ‘n’ roll tradition.
Tobias Richter, CCO at Aviationtag, states: “Now we have been engaged on this mission for over two years, and we’re proud to lastly current our Aviationtag x Iron Maiden Version. Ed Drive One is among the most well-known plane on this planet, and this version captures its enduring legacy in a really collectible type.”
With this unique Aviationtag version, followers can now maintain a tangible piece of aviation and rock historical past of their palms.
For extra info and to buy, go to www.aviationtag.com/ironmaiden.
