"US-based startup Otto Aerospace is behind the Jetsons-like plane, called the Phantom 3500. It features a teardrop-shaped fuselage that significantly reduces fuel consumption and increases range, as well as screens in place of traditional windows. Its first flight is scheduled for 2027, with delivery expected in 2030. There is one caveat: this is an all-new, clean-sheet aircraft type that has yet to be built and certified. The question of whether it delivers on time remains uncertain, as new concepts often take longer than initially planned."
"Still, Flexjet CEO Michael Silvestro told Business Insider that while development hurdles are possible, the company is fully committed to innovation and is seeking manufacturers willing to move the needle in ways the industry has not yet seen. "Otto impressed us. The technology is incredibly efficient and very capable in terms of size, speed range, comfort, fuel flow, and sustainability, so why not?" he said. "Why not think about continuing to push the envelope on the latest technological advances in aviation?""
Flexjet placed a nearly $6 billion order for 300 Phantom 3500 jets from Otto Aerospace. The nine-seater jet uses a teardrop-shaped fuselage to reduce fuel consumption and increase range. The passenger cabin is windowless and uses large screens as "smart windows" that can display outside views or virtual images and entertainment. The first flight is slated for 2027 with deliveries expected in 2030. The design is a clean-sheet aircraft that has not yet been built or certified, creating uncertainty about on-time delivery. Private aviation demand has grown post-pandemic, boosting such investments.
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