Originally Posted by
Globaliser
As far as the aircraft itself is concerned, the main noticeable thing is that the A380 is much quieter.
True in general of Airbus widebodies compared to their nearest Boeing equivalent (B777 to A340 in particular).
Not an A vs B snip at all, but how do they actually do it ? Engines further out, or angled more outboard ? More soundproofing ?