Content Archive: May 2025

Environment

HIAPER Gulfstream V To Track Gravity Waves Over Iowa

Research aircraft targets convection-driven wave activity
the NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V research aircraft
Regulations and Government

Eurocontrol Warns of Growing Air Traffic, Delays in Europe

Organization’s five-point strategy aims to reduce delays across Europe
EUROCONTROL Network Manager Operations Centre
Aircraft

Archer Named ‘Official Air Taxi Provider’ for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA and LA28 organizers sign exclusive deal with Archer Aviation
A digital rendering of a Midnight aircraft in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeromedic Unveils Regulation-compliant First Aid Kits

Lightweight soft-case design tailored for bizjets
Aeromedic
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: The Corporate Aircraft Market Might Just Be Tariffic Soon

Punitive measures might backfire on business aviation
Regulations and Government

Europe Adopts New Rules for Lost Com, Emergencies

New 7601 squawk code applies to IFR flights in VMC
Flow chart for lost comms
Maintenance and Modifications

Avcon STCs Multiple Mods on Special-mission King Air

Aircraft is for National Science Foundation-University of Wyoming environmental research
National Science Foundation-University of Wyoming environmental research King Air airplane
Rotorcraft

Rain Tests Autonomous Black Hawk on Burning Brush

Two weeks of testing highlighted the value of quick-reaction fire suppression
Autonomous Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter tackles brush fires
Accidents

Known Oxygen System Deficiency Preceded Fatal Crash

Air Force intercept confirmed no cockpit or cabin activity before crash
 Overview of ADS-B flight track, flight plan waypoints, and accident location, with selected time and altitude labels.
Regulations and Government

Budget Bill Set for Next Vote with More ATC Funding

Future is unclear with Republican infighting
U.S. Capitol