Which Airbus is the quietest?

The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world, as well as the quietest widebody airliner currently flying.



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Haven't flown those on BA, but the A350 is much quieter than the B777 and would be my choice for that reason alone. You're also likely to have a newer cabin, unless BA refurbished the 777s. Our flight between Denver and Heathrow is on an A350.

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Onboard Ambience: Five Airliners That Are Known For Their Quiet Cabins
  1. 1 Airbus A380.
  2. 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliner. ...
  3. 3 Airbus A350. ...
  4. 4 Embraer E-Jets E2. ...
  5. 5 Airbus A220. The Airbus A220, formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, is the quietest aircraft in its class by 50 dBA. ...


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Airbus A330 It is one of the most comfortable and versatile aircraft in its class, offering a spacious cabin and state-of-the-art amenities.

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A380, because of less engine noise. But of course, the comfort also depends on the space the passengers are given. A business class seat in an A330 or B777 is more comfortable than an economy seat in an A380.

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While both aircraft have much quieter cabins than their competitors, the A350 definitely feels a lot quieter than the 787, no matter which part of the plane you're sitting in. The A350 is in fact the quietest twin-engined aircraft in the skies. The only plane quieter is it's double-deckered older brother, the A380.

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The aircraft incorporates advanced noise reduction technologies and sound-insulating materials to minimize engine noise and vibrations. The result is an overall remarkably quiet cabin environment.

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What I do find noisy on A320 series aircraft are the brake fans. Sometimes used on taxi out, and almost always used on taxi in, they can be very very noisy.

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In the upper deck, there is no engine noise to speak of. In the forward section of the 777 (normally this is business class) the noise is a loud but muffled (think of a speaker under a pillow), but not as loud as in the entire economy class cabin. In economy class the noise is atrocious on the 777.

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To combat the sound of jet-blast from the rear of the engine, Boeing, General Electric, and NASA developed serrated edges called chevrons for the back of the nacelle and the engine exhaust nozzle. The chevrons reduce jet blast noise by controlling the way the air mixes after passing through and around the engine.

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The A350 offers the ultimate passenger experience even on the longest of flights. Its innovative design delivers a true feeling of spaciousness, with wide seats, high ceilings and alluring ambient lighting.

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The Bottom Line: The Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 are very similar aircraft, suited for similar missions. As one would expect, the slightly larger A350-900 has a seat-mile cost advantage, while the 787-9 has an advantage in cost per block hour. These aircraft are competitive, and nearly tie in economic performance.

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Overall, the Airbus A350 is a great aircraft for airline pilots, with a number of advantages and disadvantages. According to Commercial Pilot, the aircraft is incredibly fuel-efficient, has a spacious flight deck, and is equipped with advanced systems that reduce pilot workload.

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The high bypass engines and smooth aerodynamics mean that as well as being economical the A350 is the quietest long haul aircraft in the sky. This is good news for our customers relaxing onboard.

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More sustainable. The A350 is designed to be a quieter, cleaner aircraft delivering 25% less fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat. The quietest in its class the A350 has reduced its noise footprint by 50% vs previous generation aircraft as well as lowering NOx emissions.

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While the 777X offers unrivalled dimensions, advanced materials, and cutting-edge engine technology, the A350 shines with its lightweight composite airframe, advanced aerodynamics, and superior fuel efficiency.

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The Pilots For those looking after the safety of everyone on board, the A380 is generally well-loved. “The A380 is a pleasure to operate,” said Nigel, a captain for a European airline. “Handling is similar to the A320, with the 380 being a little more sensitive in pitch.

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On board shower: The huge airliner is known for its luxury amenities with some airlines, like Emirates, including passenger showers for first class fliers. Quiet and comfort: A380 fans love the quiet experience of flying on board, and the level of comfort offered.

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The arrival of the A380 in 2007 was poorly timed. The price of jet fuel had begun to creep up, and by 2007 was floating at around $4 a gallon. This made airlines shy away from the expensive to operate four engine jets of the 80s and 90s, and to look instead to fuel efficiency as a major deciding factor.

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