AIR TAXIS POISED FOR MASS ADOPTION AS HONEYWELL SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS CONSUMER INTEREST
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has released a groundbreaking survey revealing overwhelming consumer interest in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, commonly known as air taxis. The study, conducted among 1,000 U.S. adult fliers, shows that 98% would consider using air taxis for travel.
Key findings include:
- 79% would travel more frequently if air taxis were available for airport transport
- 47% cite avoiding traffic as a key motivator
- 61% value ease of use and convenience
- 65% of Millennials show the highest enthusiasm
- 41% are interested in city-to-city travel within 100 miles
The survey highlights that safety remains a important consideration, with 65% of respondents emphasizing its importance. Business travelers (60%) showed more interest than leisure travelers (45%), while frequent flyers (67%) demonstrated higher enthusiasm compared to occasional travelers (56%).
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha pubblicato un'indagine innovativa che rivela un enorme interesse dei consumatori per i veicoli a decollo e atterraggio verticale elettrico (eVTOL), comunemente noti come taxi volanti. Lo studio, condotto su 1.000 adulti americani che volano, mostra che il 98% prenderebbe in considerazione l'uso dei taxi volanti per i propri spostamenti.
I risultati principali includono:
- Il 79% viaggerebbe più frequentemente se i taxi volanti fossero disponibili per il trasporto verso l'aeroporto
- Il 47% cita l'evitare il traffico come un motivatore chiave
- Il 61% apprezza la facilità d'uso e la comodità
- Il 65% dei Millennials mostra il massimo entusiasmo
- Il 41% è interessato a viaggi tra città entro 100 miglia
L'indagine evidenzia che la sicurezza rimane una considerazione importante, con il 65% dei rispondenti che ne sottolinea l'importanza. I viaggiatori d'affari (60%) hanno mostrato più interesse rispetto ai viaggiatori per piacere (45%), mentre i frequent flyer (67%) hanno dimostrato un entusiasmo maggiore rispetto ai viaggiatori occasionali (56%).
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha lanzado una encuesta innovadora que revela un abrumador interés de los consumidores en los vehículos de despegue y aterrizaje vertical eléctrico (eVTOL), comúnmente conocidos como taxis aéreos. El estudio, realizado entre 1,000 adultos voladores en EE. UU., muestra que el 98% consideraría usar taxis aéreos para viajar.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- El 79% viajaría con más frecuencia si los taxis aéreos estuvieran disponibles para el transporte al aeropuerto
- El 47% cita evitar el tráfico como un motivador clave
- El 61% valora la facilidad de uso y la conveniencia
- El 65% de los Millennials muestra el mayor entusiasmo
- El 41% está interesado en viajes entre ciudades dentro de 100 millas
La encuesta destaca que la seguridad sigue siendo una consideración importante, con el 65% de los encuestados enfatizando su importancia. Los viajeros de negocios (60%) mostraron más interés que los viajeros de ocio (45%), mientras que los viajeros frecuentes (67%) demostraron un mayor entusiasmo en comparación con los viajeros ocasionales (56%).
하니웰 (NASDAQ: HON)은 혁신적인 설문조사를 발표하여 소비자들이 전기 수직 이착륙 및 착륙(eVTOL) 차량, 즉 에어택시에 대한 압도적인 관심을 보이고 있음을 드러냈습니다. 이 연구는 미국의 성인 비행자 1,000명을 대상으로 실시되었으며, 98%가 여행을 위해 에어택시를 이용하는 것을 고려할 것이라고 응답했습니다.
주요 발견 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
- 79%는 공항 교통편으로 에어택시가 이용 가능하다면 더 자주 여행할 것이라고 응답
- 47%는 교통 체증을 피하는 것을 주요 동기로 언급
- 61%는 사용의 용이성과 편리함을 중요시
- 밀레니얼 세대의 65%가 가장 높은 열정을 보임
- 41%는 100마일 이내의 도시 간 여행에 관심
설문조사는 안전이 여전히 중요한 고려 사항임을 강조하며, 응답자의 65%가 그 중요성을 강조했습니다. 비즈니스 여행자(60%)는 레저 여행자(45%)보다 더 많은 관심을 보였고, 자주 비행하는 사람들(67%)은 가끔 비행하는 사람들(56%)보다 더 높은 열정을 보였습니다.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) a publié une enquête révolutionnaire révélant un intérêt écrasant des consommateurs pour les véhicules à décollage et atterrissage verticaux électriques (eVTOL), communément appelés taxis aériens. L'étude, menée auprès de 1 000 adultes américains voyageant, montre que 98 % envisageraient d'utiliser des taxis aériens pour leurs déplacements.
Les principales conclusions incluent :
- 79 % voyageraient plus fréquemment si des taxis aériens étaient disponibles pour le transport vers l'aéroport
- 47 % citent l'évitement du trafic comme un moteur clé
- 61 % apprécient la facilité d'utilisation et la commodité
- 65 % des Millennials montrent le plus grand enthousiasme
- 41 % s'intéressent aux voyages entre villes dans un rayon de 100 miles
L'enquête souligne que la sécurité reste une considération importante, 65 % des répondants soulignant son importance. Les voyageurs d'affaires (60 %) ont montré plus d'intérêt que les voyageurs de loisirs (45 %), tandis que les voyageurs fréquents (67 %) ont exprimé un enthousiasme plus élevé par rapport aux voyageurs occasionnels (56 %).
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) hat eine bahnbrechende Umfrage veröffentlicht, die ein überwältigendes Interesse der Verbraucher an elektrischen Senkrechtstart- und -landeflugzeugen (eVTOL) zeigt, die allgemein als Lufttaxis bekannt sind. Die Studie, die unter 1.000 erwachsenen Fluggästen in den USA durchgeführt wurde, zeigt, dass 98% in Betracht ziehen würden, Lufttaxis für Reisen zu nutzen.
Wichtige Ergebnisse sind:
- 79% würden häufiger reisen, wenn Lufttaxis für den Flughafentransport verfügbar wären
- 47% geben an, den Verkehr zu vermeiden, als einen wichtigen Motivator
- 61% schätzen Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Bequemlichkeit
- 65% der Millennials zeigen die größte Begeisterung
- 41% sind an Reisen zwischen Städten innerhalb von 100 Meilen interessiert
Die Umfrage hebt hervor, dass Sicherheit eine wichtige Überlegung bleibt, wobei 65% der Befragten deren Bedeutung betonen. Geschäftsreisende (60%) zeigten mehr Interesse als Freizeitreisende (45%), während Vielflieger (67%) im Vergleich zu Gelegenheitsreisenden (56%) höhere Begeisterung zeigten.
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- Airline passengers show widespread interest in piloted air taxis, as travelers embrace the prospect of speedy, convenient and safe advanced air travel
Across travelers, Honeywell researchers determined that the possibility of reducing overall travel time was the biggest factor in their interest. Air taxis are seen as a much faster way to transition to and from busy airports or between nearby cities, with almost half of respondents citing "not having to sit in traffic" as a key motivator (
"Anyone who travels regularly knows that the journey to and from the airport often adds unwelcome time, cost and hassle to the overall trip," said Dave Shilliday, vice president and general manager of Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. "Air taxis can offer a safe, fast and innovative alternative to traditional transport methods. Our research indicates significant appetite for such services already exists – but like any new technology, consumers need to feel confident about safety, cost and reliability. Air taxis may sound like science fiction to some, but we're not far from a time when they could become a regular part of travel."
Who's looking to take an air taxi? Millennials are most enthusiastic about flying in an air taxi (
The top reason for utilizing an air taxi is traveling between cities that are within 100 miles of each other (
In addition to looking at consumer interest in air taxis, the research also highlighted safety as an understandable focus for all fliers, with almost two thirds (
Honeywell's Advanced Air Mobility business unit develops nose-to-tail aviation technologies for the aircraft of today and tomorrow. The business unit also collaborates with AAM customers on several fronts, moving with the speed, efficiency and agility that new aircraft developers need. Honeywell's longstanding relationships with OEMs, regulators and partners helps AAM companies accelerate the integration, adoption and certification of next-generation aircraft.
Methodology
The Honeywell Aerospace Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 US adult fliers who are ages 18+. For the purpose of the survey, "fliers" is defined as those who have taken at least five round-trip flights in the 12 months between December 5, 2023, and December 12, 2024. The survey was conducted using an email invitation and an online survey.
About Honeywell
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends – automation, the future of aviation and energy transition – underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge IoT platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations through our Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation and Energy and Sustainability Solutions business segments that help make the world smarter and safer as well as more secure and sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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