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Here’s Why The Boeing 737’s Cockpit Is Louder Than The Airbus A320's

Here’s Why The Boeing 737’s Cockpit Is Louder Than The Airbus A320's

Find out what influence the design of an aircraft's nose has on cockpit noise.

Nick Pisters 4 months ago
Quiet Cabins Only: United Airlines May Ban Passengers Refusing To Use Headphones Inflight

Quiet Cabins Only: United Airlines May Ban Passengers Refusing To Use Headphones Inflight

The airline is fed up with bad manners.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
You’re Not Crazy: The Airbus A380’s Cabin Is Quieter Than Other Modern Widebody Aircraft

You’re Not Crazy: The Airbus A380’s Cabin Is Quieter Than Other Modern Widebody Aircraft

The surprising reason why flying on an A380 feels less fatiguing than other jumbo jets. The answer may change how you ch...

Hyunsuk Steven Choi 7 months ago
Why The Airbus A380 Has Such An Insanely Low Noise Footprint For Its Size

Why The Airbus A380 Has Such An Insanely Low Noise Footprint For Its Size

The king of the skies reigns quieter than any other widebody airliner.

Daniel S Osipov 7 months ago
Why Did Boeing Build The 787 Dreamliner With Engine Chevrons?

Why Did Boeing Build The 787 Dreamliner With Engine Chevrons?

The jagged teeth around the engine nacelle helps to reduce noise emissions.

Luke Bodell 12 months ago
EA-18G Growler Noise Neighbor Complaint On NAS Whidbey Island Goes To Federal Court Of Appeals

EA-18G Growler Noise Neighbor Complaint On NAS Whidbey Island Goes To Federal Court Of Appeals

Both the US Navy and a noise agitator group are appealing decisions about a 2019 Environmental Impact Statement of incre...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Why The Federal Court Wants The US Navy To Consider Changing EA-18G Growler Training Sites

Why The Federal Court Wants The US Navy To Consider Changing EA-18G Growler Training Sites

The US Federal Courts want the US Navy to consider relocating EA-18G Growlers from NAS Whidbey Island to NAF El Centro.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Top 5: The World's Loudest Aircraft

Top 5: The World's Loudest Aircraft

Two of the world's noisiest aircraft are turboprops.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
Unusual Problem: How The Airbus A380's Quietness Actually Made Sleeping Harder For Pilots

Unusual Problem: How The Airbus A380's Quietness Actually Made Sleeping Harder For Pilots

Emirates pilots have reported that the quiet cabin, combined with passenger distraction, can be a problem when it comes ...

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Why Don't Airbus Aircraft Have Serrated Engine Covers?

Why Don't Airbus Aircraft Have Serrated Engine Covers?

Several Boeing models make use of serrated engine nacelles, or chevrons, to reduce noise, but Airbus doesn't - here's wh...

Chris Loh 2 years ago
The Evolution Of Airplane Headphones

The Evolution Of Airplane Headphones

Although initially developed for pilot use, most passengers will not fly without them today.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
What Causes The Avro Vulcan Bomber's Iconic 'Howl' Sound?

What Causes The Avro Vulcan Bomber's Iconic 'Howl' Sound?

Like blowing over the neck of a glass bottle, but much cooler!

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
$5 Million Approved For Noise Reduction At Seattle Tacoma International Airport

$5 Million Approved For Noise Reduction At Seattle Tacoma International Airport

The repairs may include replacing insulation for houses in nearby communities.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

Which Is The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World?

The Turboprop-powered Tupelov Tu-95 Bear is the loudest military aircraft flying today.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
How Are Jet Engine Noise Levels Tested?

How Are Jet Engine Noise Levels Tested?

Sensitive sensors can measure noise to a fraction of a decibel.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
How Are Aircraft & Airport Noise Levels Measured & Monitored?

How Are Aircraft & Airport Noise Levels Measured & Monitored?

Noise is generally measured in decibels, but there are many ways those measurements are used and interpreted to determin...

Matthew Austin Ryan 2 years ago
Proposed Dublin Airport Noise Quota To ‘Far Exceed’ London Heathrow

Proposed Dublin Airport Noise Quota To ‘Far Exceed’ London Heathrow

A report reveals that a noise quota would result in an increase in flight movements.

Jamie Moore 2 years ago
5 Of The Best Noise-Canceling Headphone Models For Passengers Looking To Travel In Peace

5 Of The Best Noise-Canceling Headphone Models For Passengers Looking To Travel In Peace

Our list of headphones with outstanding noise-cancelation technology and battery life.

Anita Gallagher 2 years ago
Loud & Proud: 4 Surprisingly Noisy Private Jets

Loud & Proud: 4 Surprisingly Noisy Private Jets

Statement-makers that break the silence...

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Ryanair Blasts "Idiotic" Dublin Airport Night Flight Reduction Decision

Ryanair Blasts "Idiotic" Dublin Airport Night Flight Reduction Decision

Ryanair has joined the Dublin Airport Authority in opposition overnight flight reductions.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago