A rendering of the Phantom 3500. [Image: Otto Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
Flexjet has placed a historic order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets from Otto Aerospace, becoming the launch customer and planning to integrate them as a central part of its global fleet.
The Phantom 3500 is a next-generation aircraft designed for efficiency and sustainability, featuring a unique windowless rear cabin with panoramic digital displays and aiming for over 60 percent reduced fuel burn.
This significant purchase highlights Flexjet's commitment to innovation and marks a notable step towards more sustainable and efficient private aviation, with the aircraft's first flight anticipated in 2027.
The agreement also designates Flexjet’s maintenance organization as an authorized service center for Otto Aerospace, supporting the new fleet.
Flexjet is betting big on a next-generation, mostly windowless business jet under development at Texas-based startup Otto Aerospace.
The two companies announced this week that Flexjet has ordered 300 Phantom 3500 aircraft, with options for more. Flexjet will become the launch customer for the type and plans to make the business jet a central part of its global fleet.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
