You might hear one, two, or ten chimes on your flight—but what do they mean? They’re more than just background noise: They generally signal when you should stay seated and when you can move around the ...

Airplanes are loud. From the roar of takeoff to the rattle during landing, their noise disrupts passengers, pilots, and neighborhoods alike. With cities expanding and homes creeping closer to airports ...

Alexandria, Virginia, residents annoyed by the amount of airplane noise they hear overhead are being encouraged to sign up for a virtual public meeting the city is hosting next week. People can ask ...