Auckland’s Mayor, Dame Cath Tizard, was clearly impressed by the quietness of Ansett New Zealand’s new 8Ae146 whisper jet “The only thing I could hear was the tinkle of champagne glasses,” she said after its inaugural flight to Queenstown. The 8Ae146 has specially designed quiet engines. Noise is further reduced by the use of air brakes, not reverse thrust, to slow down after landing. Its high wings allow unobstructed views from most windows. A brief increase in cabin noise is noticeable as the wing flaps are adjusted. Passengers — it carries 75 in three abreast seating on one side of the aisle with two on the other — who are allocated the twin seats, need to take care to avoid bumping their heads on the overhead lockers which, on that side only, extend beyond the seats above the aisle.
-LES BLOXHAM.
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