This Aviationtag is cut from Airbus A330-243 ZS-SXV, flown by South African Airways — a long-haul aircraft built for distance, rhythm, and reliability. The story begins with its first flight on 22 July 2011, followed by delivery to SAA on 6 September 2011 as ZS-SXV. From Johannesburg, the A330-200 lived the steady cadence of intercontinental travel: late-night departures, early-morning arrivals, ocean crossings, and that unmistakable feeling of a cabin settling into cruise while the world scrolls beneath.
That energy doesn’t vanish — it transforms. Your Aviationtag is an aviation tag / aircraft tag / plane tag crafted from genuine aircraft skin and made from upcycled aircraft material. It’s authentic aircraft memorabilia designed to be carried, not stored: on your keys, your bag, or your luggage as a daily reminder of where aviation can take you. And because every section of aircraft skin tells its own visual story, every piece is different — individually numbered, laser-engraved, and finished with its own texture and tone.
In March 2020, ZS-SXV’s chapter with South African Airways came to a close. The airframe then moved on to its final stops — via Newquay (NQY) and onward to Nîmes (FNI) — where the aircraft was ultimately stored and its material began a second life beyond the runway.
Note: Every tag is unique. Depending on the aircraft, each piece can differ in feel, material thickness, and color. Small dents and subtle marks tell stories of years in the air and bring the character of past days to life. Minor scratches, paint chips, and irregularities are completely normal and give every Aviationtag its special charm — the charm of a vintage product made from upcycled materials. These features are not caused by the production process; they reflect the condition of the original aircraft material.
If you plan to use your tag as a keychain or luggage tag, we recommend the Aviationtag protective cover.
Scale:
n.a.
Dimensions: see
this page
Material: mainly metal
Brand: Aviationtag
Nr: ZS-SXV_white
In stock:
future release, release date unknown
Added to website: 2026-04-08
