Otto Aerospace has partnered with F/LIST to develop the interior for its Phantom 3500, a clean-sheet, ultra-efficient business jet that leverages breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision all-carbon-fiber composites to deliver a 61% reduction in fuel burn compared with today’s super-midsize aircraft....read more
Otto Aerospace today announced the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its Phantom 3500, a major technical milestone that advances the clean-sheet business jet program from conceptual design into detailed design and production planning. The review was conducted during the last week of February at Otto Aerospace’s future home in Jacksonville, Fla....read more
Otto Aerospace today announced the successful completion of a flight-test campaign for its unmanned drone aircraft designed around its proven laminar-flow technology, which dramatically reduces aerodynamic drag by maintaining smooth, uninterrupted airflow over an aircraft’s surfaces....read more
Otto Aerospace today announced a planned leadership transition as the company moves into its next phase of growth. The board of directors has unanimously appointed Scott Drennan, current president and chief operating officer, to serve as president and chief executive officer....read more
Otto Aerospace today announced its first fleet customer, naming Flexjet as the launch customer for the next-generation Phantom 3500 business jet—a clean-sheet, ultra-efficient aircraft that leverages breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision all-carbon-fiber composites to cut fuel burn by over 60%. The landmark deal includes a firm order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets with additional options. First flight of the Phantom 3500 is expected in 2027, with deliveries beginning in......read more
Otto Aerospace today announced the launch of the Phantom 3500 aircraft at UP.Summit, an annual, invitation-only gathering of the world’s most innovative minds rethinking the future of transportation. With an estimated price of approximately $19.5 million, the Phantom 3500 is slated to take flight in 2027, with FAA Part 23 certification and entry into service targeted for 2030....read more
Otto Aerospace today announced its development of a proprietary aerodynamic AI model designed to optimize and accelerate the configuration of next-generation laminar flow airfoils and ultra-efficient sustainable aircraft. The AI model is trained on extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind-tunnel test data. This new AI capability allows Otto to explore the aircraft design space for optimal configurations within a day, a process that previously required months or years....read more
Otto Aerospace, a pioneering force in sustainable aviation, today announced that its CEO Paul Touw will serve as a keynote speaker at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Global Aerospace Summit. The event takes place September 9-11 at the U.S. Chamber's headquarters in Washington, D.C....read more
Italian aerospace leader to provide integrated fuel system supporting long-range, low-emission design of Otto’s next-generation business jet...read more
Otto Aerospace, a pioneering force in sustainable aviation, announces that Kyle Heironimus, the company’s Vice President of Engineering, will be a featured speaker at AIAA AVIATION 2025 Forum, hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The event takes place July 21-25, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and brings together global experts to shape the future of aviation....read more
