A growing wave of aerospace research suggests that the future of aviation may focus not on speed, but on dramatically reducing noise. Engineers are developing aircraft that use electric propulsion, distributed fans, and ultra-smooth airflow designs to minimize the sound traditionally produced by jet engines. Instead of loud combustion, these systems rely on electric motors and optimized aerodynamics, cutting noise at takeoff, landing, and cruising altitude. Silent or near-silent aircraft could t

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