Plane + Pilot
40 Years of Quieter Flying: How Bose Changed the Aviation Headset
Join host Cayla McLeod for the latest episode of the Plane + Pilot podcast as we celebrate 40 years of Bose and look back at the technology, engineering, and the historic flight that helped change what pilots expect from an aviation headset. In This Episode, We Cover: The Origins of Active Noise Reduction: Hear how Bose's early work with active noise cancellation made its way into aviation and ultimately helped introduce pilots to an entirely new kind of headset. 40 Years of Aviation Headset Development: From the first commercially available Bose ANR aviation headset to the A20, ProFlight series, and today's A30, we look at how Bose's aviation products have evolved over four decades. Engineering the Bose A30: Discover what went into developing Bose's latest aviation headset, including how engineers achieved a 20-percent reduction in clamping force. Why Your Headset Matters: Beyond making an airplane quieter, we explore how headset design can affect communication, fatigue, and the overall experience of spending hours in an aircraft. Find Bose Headsets Here
