Gallery: The Top Business Aviation Stories of 2025

Aviation Week Network Staff December 22, 2025

Robinson Unveils New Large R88 Rotorcraft

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Robinson Helicopter Company has announced the launch of the R88, its much-anticipated new large rotorcraft and the company’s first major product-line refresh since the R66 turbine was revealed in 2007.

Point of Law: New FAA Rule Impacts 115,000 Foreign Certificate Holders

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Overseas pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners must designate U.S. agents for service of FAA documents.

Bad Decisions Lead To A Deadly Citation Crash

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A Cessna Citation was flown with 26 maintenance discrepancies, leading to disastrous consequences.

Jon Davison/Getty Cutline: A Beechcraft Bonanza in air

Textron Aviation To Halt Baron, Bonanza Production

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Textron Aviation is ending production of its iconic Beechcraft Baron G58 and Beechcraft Bonanza G36 once its current order backlog is filled.

GPS Needs To Toughen Up, Or Get Trampled Down

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Satellite navigation’s vulnerability to jamming and spoofing is not new.

Explore the top five Business Aviation stories from 2025, featuring Robinson's unveiling of the groundbreaking R88 rotorcraft and the new FAA rule impacting 115,000 foreign certificate holders.

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