There will definitely be more things to craft especially with the new player housing coming up. Same as in ffxi with furniture but I fully expect there to be a lot more things to craft but as far as airships inside or outside of them.. definitely no. Airships are just like the water ferry's.. untouchable aspect of the game by players except to provide transportation.

Now maybe something for your choc and I could see a supply and demand for choc items and armor since they'll be fighting with us.