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Lost Comms in Europe: The End of the 7-Minute Rule and Introduction of Squawk 7601

From 1 May 2025 Europe ditched the 7-minute rule: SERA.14083 defines new lost-comm steps, exhaust contact methods, squawk 7600 (or 7601 for VMC diversions), follow 20-minute IFR timing and file a report.

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