Most countries in Northern Europe require to have car headlights on when outside densely populated areas, depicted by as sign so you know when you are entering or leaving one. Most just leave lights on all the time. So I must agree I have changed some 2 or 3 bulbs in 15 years or so.
Regarding aircraft lights. NAV's are left on all the time day and night. Wing and wheel well lights for external inspection and strobes when entering a runway. These are SOP items. Logo light is not an SOP item, but if the aircraft is equipped with one I use it as it improves visibility.
JJ