Noise of the Future

A 2018 Boeing presentation by Senior Manager Robert Stoker outlines the aviation industry's progress in reducing aircraft noise and fuel consumption, noting roughly a 90% reduction in noise footprint and 70% improvement in fuel efficiency since the 1950s. The document highlights Boeing's current fleet — the 737 MAX, 747-8, 787, and 777X — each delivering significant reductions in both noise footprint (ranging from 30% to 60% smaller) and fuel/CO2 emissions compared to the models they replace.

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes presentation by Robert Stoker, Ph.D., Senior Manager – Noise, Vibration and Emissions, October 2018. Covers aviation’s track record on noise and fuel reduction from the 1950s to 2000s, including approximately 90% reduction in noise footprint and 70% fuel improvement and reduced CO2. Details noise and fuel performance of Boeing’s current fleet: 787 (20% fuel reduction, 60% smaller noise footprint), 737 MAX (14% fuel reduction, 40% smaller noise footprint), 747-8 (16% fuel reduction, 30% smaller noise footprint), and 777X (12% fuel reduction, substantially smaller noise footprint compared to A350-1000).

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