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News archive: Otto Aerospace (was Otto Aviation Group LLC)

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Otto Aerospace (was Otto Aviation Group LLC), newest first.

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23 July Ryan Sands, Vice President and General Manager, Landing & Control Systems at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, with Otto Aerospace CEO Scott Drennan at the Farnborough International Airshow on 20 July.

Crane A&E brake system joins Phantom 3500 program

The company’s Standard Systems Architecture BCS has been selected to deliver anti-skid braking for Otto Aerospace’s short-runway business jet.

10 June Advanced material testing is already under way ahead of first flight.

Otto lays the path for Phantom 3500 development

FAA approval of the aircraft’s certification basis has cleared a key hurdle as development activities continue ahead of 2027 flight testing.

21 May Otto Aerospace is targeting first flight of the Phantom 3500 in 2027, with entry into service planned for 2030.

Otto and F/LIST build Phantom 3500 cabin from ground up

Collaboration integrates lightweight carbon-fibre interior design directly into Otto Aerospace’s clean-sheet Phantom 3500 business jet development programme.

26 June 2025 Flight tests are scheduled to begin in early 2027, with FAA certification targeted ahead of a 2030 in-service date.

Otto locks in Phantom 3500 development timeline

As progress on its next-generation aircraft accelerates, the company named its engine, avionics and tooling partners and outlined plans to build and certify the jet by 2030.

31 May 2023 Natilus currently has more than $6.8 billion in order commitments, and 460+ aircraft in pre-orders.

Natilus selects ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine

The company is now working on construction of a full-scale Kona autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft technology demonstrator, which will have a wingspan of 85 feet.

2 September 2020 A full-size prototype of the Celera 500L has been performing well.

Otto harnesses laminar flow design for fuel efficiency

The Celera 500L is expected to fly six passengers in a stand-up cabin at 450 miles per hour over 4,500 miles, at under 25 miles per gallon. It is also expected to glide 125 miles from 30,000 feet.