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
Conventional private jets have a problem: they are expensive, inefficient, and haven't changed much in decades. Trevor is joined today by Scott Drennan of Otto Aerospace to talk about how they are rewriting the rulebook. The secret lies in the shape. By mastering Laminar Flow, Otto Aerospace isn't just making a plane that looks different; they are building a Super Mid-Size Jet that creates significantly less drag than anything else......read more
2025 was a defining year for Otto Aerospace. From the historic order of 300 Phantom 3500 jets by Flexjet to the unveiling of our full-scale mockup at UP.Summit, watch our year in review as we lead the charge toward a sustainable, super-laminar future in flight....read more
Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw took the stage at the prestigious UP.Summit! Check out the full video to hear Paul explain the history of Otto, how Otto harnesses laminar flow technology, and more on Otto's landmark partnership with Flexjet....read more
At the event, we announced Flexjet as our first customer and the launch partner for the Phantom 3500. We are proud to partner with Flexjet to introduce a new era of efficient and environmental leadership in aviation....read more
Learn about the team members of Otto and their experience with developing the revolutionary technology behind the Phantom 3500. The Phantom 3500 is Otto Aerospace’s next-generation aircraft, engineered to redefine efficiency, range, and performance. Built on the revolutionary tech proven by our laminar flow technology demonstrator, the Phantom 3500 delivers transonic speeds at a fraction of the fuel burn, slashing operating costs and emissions....read more
The Phantom 3500 is Otto Aerospace’s next-generation aircraft, engineered to redefine efficiency, range, and performance. Built on the revolutionary tech proven by our laminar flow technology demonstrator, the Phantom 3500 delivers transonic speeds at a fraction of the fuel burn, slashing operating costs and emissions....read more
Since its historic mission, the Celera 500 has since been retired, but its legacy is just beginning. It proved that laminar flow at scale is not only possible — it’s the future of aviation. The Celera 500 was the first aircraft of its kind, —but it won’t be the last. Otto's future aircraft, leveraging everything learned from this pioneering demonstrator, will bring laminar flow into mainstream aviation....read more
