Imagine arriving at the airport and walking into a pod instead of queuing at a crowded gate. No scrambling for overhead bin space. No long lines. Just slide into your boarding capsule, wait in comfort, and get loaded into the plane like a cartridge into a chamber.
This isn’t a sci-fi movie. It’s Jetspeed — a new shotgun-style boarding system unveiled in Florida that’s got the aviation world talking.
And if it works, it might just make boarding delays a thing of the past.
What Is This “Shotgun” Boarding System, Really?
Introduced by Florida-based startup Jovari in July 2025, the system uses large, self-contained pods — called boarding cartridges — to board passengers outside the aircraft. Once filled, each pod docks directly onto the plane.
Think of it as pre-loading passengers like cargo — but with style and comfort.
“We’re not just trying to speed up boarding — we’re trying to reinvent how people experience airports,”
says Jovari’s CEO, in a video reveal at the prototype launch in Orlando.
Each capsule:
- Seats 30 to 50 passengers comfortably
- Is climate-controlled and spacious
- Connects to the plane in seconds using robotic gantries
- Allows boarding to happen parallel to aircraft servicing
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Why This Could Revolutionize Air Travel
Let’s be honest — boarding a flight is one of the worst parts of flying.
Airlines try everything from back-to-front, zone boarding, to even random seating… and we’re still stuck behind that one guy with two roller bags blocking the aisle.
Jetspeed flips the whole process:
- Passengers board pods before the aircraft even arrives
- Pods load into the aircraft simultaneously
- No more waiting for people to stow bags or find seats
“We could reduce boarding times from 40 minutes to under 20 minutes, and that’s conservative,”
says Jovari’s Lead Engineer, speaking to a local Florida tech publication.
For airlines, that could mean:
- Faster turnaround times
- Fewer delays
- Lower operational costs
For travelers? Less stress, more predictability, and no more gate stampedes.
What Will Future Airports Look Like?
Jovari’s long-term vision is a complete redesign of airport terminals. The boarding capsules would be part of a centralized, pod-centric terminal that features:
- 40 boarding pods in a space that once held just 6 planes
- Concentric layouts: Check-in, food, restrooms, and lounges arranged around pod hubs
- Autonomous luggage bots and AI-powered routing to guide passengers from entrance to pod
This kind of design could reduce airport sprawl and make it cheaper and faster to build new terminals — a big deal for growing aviation markets in Asia and the Middle East.
Is It Safe?
Absolutely, says the company — and they’re working with FAA guidelines for 2025 certification.
- Pods are sealed and climate-controlled
- Emergency exits, fire suppression, and power systems are built-in
- In case of docking failure, the system automatically aborts
And unlike traditional gates, these pods can double as safety holding areas in emergency situations — a bonus few are talking about.
Who Might Use It First?
No airlines have officially adopted it — yet — but industry insiders predict:
- Low-cost carriers like Spirit or Ryanair could adopt it for fast short-haul turnarounds
- Regional airports with limited gate space could implement it first
- New “greenfield” terminals in countries like UAE, India, or Singapore might bypass traditional boarding altogether
Final Thoughts
As travel surges back to pre-pandemic levels, the pressure is on airports and airlines to do more with less space, less time, and lower stress.
Jovari’s shotgun-style boarding pods might seem like a wild idea now — but then again, so did online check-in, biometric gates, and self-driving suitcases a few years ago.
This isn’t just about moving faster — it’s about making travel feel a little more like a beginning, not a battle.
