Inside the plane ‘of the future’ with TV screens instead of windows,
A futuristic £14.5million plane with TV screens instead of windows has been unveiled.
The jet, called Phantom 3500, will use technology on the outside of the plane to provide immersive views.
The creators, Otto Aerospace, plan to launch the aircraft in 2027.
It also features an ultra-smooth exterior, which enhances the laminar flow of the plane – significantly reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency and performance.
Without windows dragging the aircraft down, it should provide economic fuel usage – around 60 per cent less than traditional planes – as well as improved range.
The system of state-of-the-art cameras will provide real-time views of the outside of the plane.
Passengers will find a two-metre high cabin which offers enough space for nine people to travel comfortably and inside the cockpit there will be cutting-edge technology and next-gen avionics for precision control.
Otto Aerospace said: ‘Passengers enjoy stunning, uninterrupted views of the sky and landscape, all while benefiting from the enhanced aerodynamics and efficiency that come with complete laminar flow design.’
FlexJet, a private jet company, has already purchased a bulk order of 300 units of the Phantom 3500.
Otto Aerospace said that their approach to aviation is focusing on ‘redefining the economics of business and private aviation with streamlined systems, lower fuel use, and simplified maintenance.’
Speaking at the Paris Air Show earlier this month, chief executive Paul Touw announced the ambitious target of having the plane in use by 2030.
‘The Phantom 3500 is the result of relentless innovation and bold thinking,’ CEO Touw said.
‘By achieving carbon neutrality 20 years ahead of the 2050 target, we’re not just meeting expectations—Otto is redefining what’s possible in aviation.
‘It’s a transformative step toward a future where cutting-edge technology and sustainability go hand in hand.’
Otto plans to relocate its headquarters and invest about £340million in a new manufacturing facility at Cecil Airport, Jacksonville.
Initial flight tests are scheduled for early 2027, with certification and service entry targeted for 2030.
Earlier this year United Airlines made a big move toward the future of flying by signing an agreement to buy up to 200 new revolutionary airplanes from startup aviation company, JetZero.
These new planes, called the JetZero Z4, have been designed to reduce emissions by 50 per cent while providing an enhanced customer experience – and they could start replacing United’s current aircraft by the year 2030.
This comes as engineers have been inspired to come up with a potential solution for a crash-proof plane just three months after the catastrophic Air India incident.
The concept, dubbed Project Rebirth, is an adapted airplane system that uses massive airbags akin to the ones found in cars.
Sensors and AI software can detect when a crash is going to happen, triggering fast deployment of airbags at the nose, belly and tail.
