> 2. Noise: No way around it. The decision to build aircraft close to cities was essentially finalized in preparation for World War II. You can dampen significa

> 2. Noise: No way around it. The decision to build aircraft close to cities was essentially finalized in preparation for World War II. You can dampen significantly, but it is painfully loud. Landing outside the city with fast train back is best solution. What are we talking about here, building aircraft or operating them? Factory noise or takeoff/landing/sonic boom noise?