The Trump Organization has applied for new trademarks to use the president’s name on airports and aviation-related products, according to filings made public today.
The applications were submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office by the Trump Organization. They seek rights to use the Trump name across a wide range of aviation services and merchandise.
The filings list potential use in airport naming rights, airport terminal branding, private aviation facilities, and travel-related retail. They also cover branded luggage, travel bags, flight suits, aviation uniforms, and other apparel linked to air travel.
The president’s name is already widely used across hotels, golf courses and residential properties tied to the company. Extending the brand to airports would represent a significant expansion into transportation infrastructure and aviation services.
Legal experts note that trademark filings do not automatically mean a project is underway. Companies often secure rights in advance to protect future commercial plans or prevent others from using similar branding in specific industries.
The filings come as President Donald Trump continues to maintain a business empire while serving in office, a dynamic that has previously drawn scrutiny from ethics watchdogs and political opponents. Critics have in the past raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest between presidential duties and private business interests, while allies argue the brand is a long-standing commercial enterprise.
It remains unclear whether any specific airport authorities or private operators are in discussions with the Trump Organization regarding naming rights. No contracts or agreements were disclosed in the trademark documents themselves.
Airport naming rights deals are typically negotiated with local governments or private airport operators and can involve long-term agreements worth hundreds of millions of dollars, depending on traffic volume and location.
As of today, the trademark applications are pending review by the patent office. Further steps would be required before the brand could be formally attached to any airport facility or aviation product line.