FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025 — Otto Aerospace, a pioneering force in sustainable aviation, today announced that its CEO Paul Touw will serve as a keynote speaker at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Global Aerospace Summit. The event takes place September 9-11 at the U.S. Chamber’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Titled “Otto Aerospace Insights,” Touw’s Sept. 10 keynote will take industry leaders behind the scenes of Otto’s groundbreaking aircraft, the Phantom 3500.
The Phantom 3500 is a clean-sheet aircraft developed to usher in a new era of efficient, sustainable aviation. Its transonic super-laminar flow architecture, lightweight composite structure, and ultra-low-drag design enable fuel savings of up to 60% compared to similar-sized jets. When operated on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the aircraft reduces emissions by up to 90% and will achieve net-zero carbon emissions when entering service in 2030—two decades ahead of the aviation industry’s 2050 goal.
“As the aviation industry faces growing pressure to decarbonize, true transformation requires rethinking the aircraft itself, beyond fuel alternatives,” said Touw. “I’m honored to join industry peers to share how Otto is pushing the boundaries of what sustainable flight can be.”
Paul Touw is a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, and private pilot with years of aerospace experience. He previously founded and led XOJET, a disruptive private aviation company, and co-founded Ariba, a supply chain technology firm now part of the SAP portfolio. At Otto, he’s on a mission to redefine aviation through bold thinking and breakthrough design.
Otto recently rebranded to Otto Aerospace – a name that reflects the company’s growth into a next‑generation aerospace company driven by science and technology, powered by innovation, and ready to lead. Otto’s mission remains unchanged, while the scope now includes opportunities in both commercial and defense markets.
About Otto Aerospace
Otto Aerospace is an advanced aerospace company committed to transforming private and regional aviation through innovative aircraft design. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Otto is developing the Phantom 3500, a new, clean-sheet design aircraft that establishes – and leads – a new category in highly efficient, affordable, and sustainable business jet aviation. Learn more at ottoaerospace.com.