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Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 isn’t just a regular private jet—it’s a new way to think about flying. Introduced as a big step for eco-friendly flights, this stylish jet aims to beat even the fanciest planes, like Elon Musk’s Gulfstream G650ER, by being more efficient, cheaper, and better for the environment. Let’s look at what makes the Phantom 3500 special, from its technology to how it could change private flying....read more

By Dominic Perry, FlightGlobal - Texas-based Otto Aviation is confident that by early 2027 it will have begun flight tests of its Phantom 3500 – an envisioned super-midsize business jet that harnesses an ultra-low-drag, lightweight design to enable flights of up to 3,700nm (6,850km) while burning 50% less fuel than rivals....read more

Otto Aviation has announced plans to fly a new DARPA demonstrator aircraft in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 to assess how its super-laminar design technology could contribute to a follow-on series of tests with beamed electric power to achieve extended flight endurance....read more

Aviation dark-horse Otto Aviation has revealed their futuristic Celera 800 design that uses the concept of laminar flow to achieve efficiency and carbon emissions reduction....read more