EASA Surveys Europeans To Assess Public Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility
The European aviation safety agency assessed the perspectives of 4,000 citizens in six European metropolitan areas. It found that more than four-fifths of respondents had a "positive initial attitude" to the new aviation sector.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) this week published the findings from a survey of public attitudes toward urban air mobility (UAM). The study polled 4,000 citizens in six European metropolitan areas via a quantitative survey, and also included 40 more in-depth interview qualitative interviews, as well as a simulation of aircraft noise.
The main topline finding was that 83 percent of respondents have “a positive initial attitude” toward UAM, with 71 percent saying they would be willing to “try out UAM services.” There was a more positive response when the use of the new aircraft for support in public emergencies and medical transportation was mentioned.
