NASA, Others Work Towards Quieter Airplanes

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A MUCH Quieter Flight May Not Be Far Away If you've ever tried to catch a nap on a loud airliner, but are one of those people who don't find the low rumbling of rushing air and guzzling turbofans particularly soothing, NASA may have some welcome news for you: the agency, working with three corporations, have completed flight tests of a special B777 designed to help quiet jet aircraft noise, both in the passenger cabin and on the ground.

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