Otto Aviation says the aerodynamically efficient design of the Celera 500L can help speed, range, fuel savings, and operating costs. Courtesy: Otto Aviation
Key Takeaways:
Otto Aviation completed the first phase of testing for its Celera 500L aircraft, conducting 55 flights over 51 hours to validate its aerodynamically efficient laminar flow design.
The Celera 500L, designed for radical improvements in speed and fuel savings, demonstrated speeds over 250 mph and recently completed a flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The company aims for production by 2025, projecting a $5 million cost and targeting the mid-size and air taxi markets with claims of significantly lower operating costs.
Otto Aviation this week announced the completion of the first phase of testing of its Celera 500L aircraft. The company reported completing 55 test flights over 51 hours of flight time.
The California-based company also said its most recent flight was completed using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
