WASHINGTON, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) and Jaunt Air Mobility have signed a memorandum of
understanding to define avionics, navigation, flight control, an
electric propulsion system and connectivity solutions for Jaunt Air
Mobility's planned electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)
aircraft. This will be Honeywell's third collaboration with an air
taxi company, assisting Jaunt Air Mobility with technology that
will allow its air vehicles to interact safely and efficiently and
help the company address regulatory and business challenges of the
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) segment.
As part of the agreement, Honeywell and Jaunt Air
Mobility will work together to develop the technical
requirements, program statement of work and Definitive Agreement in
support of Jaunt's eVTOL demonstration program by the fall of
2021.
"This relationship will allow us to collectivity address the
growing issues of modern transportation and pave the way for UAM to
make cities less congested and more environmentally friendly," said
Kaydon Stanzione, CEO of Jaunt Air
Mobility. "Honeywell's expertise in integrated avionics, flight
control systems, electric propulsion, certification and
manufacturing, combined with our Reduced rotor Operating Speed
Aircraft (ROSA™) technology and design capabilities, will allow us
to produce more efficient air vehicles. Together we'll develop the
quietest vehicle with the highest levels of safety compared with
other aircraft in its class."
Honeywell has over 100 years of experience in developing
aircraft technologies across every application from commercial
airliners to military platforms. This century of expertise and a
wealth of technology knowledge in avionics, navigation, propulsion
and more has positioned Honeywell to effectively work with UAM
companies to create a quicker, easier and more efficient way to
move people within cities in a safe and environmentally friendly
manner.
"The vision to disrupt mobility within urban areas is one of the
most exciting frontiers in modern aviation," said Carl Esposito, president, Electronic Solutions,
Honeywell. "Yet, our airspace is complex, crowded and rapidly
growing, making safety paramount. Honeywell and Jaunt Air Mobility
deeply understand this space and share a collective focus on
developing products and technologies that provide exceptional
safety and operational efficiency. Together, we will address these
challenges to help usher in a new mode of transportation that,
ultimately, will improve how people safely and seamlessly move
within our metropolitan areas."
UAM is an aviation industry term for on-demand and automated
passenger or cargo-carrying air transportation services, typically
flown without a pilot. UAM services will bring innovative new ways
for people to travel around cities and rural areas, while reducing
congestion.
About Honeywell
Honeywell Aerospace products and
services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space
aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines,
cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems,
mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions
create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time
flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit
www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants,
supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world
smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and
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