Press Release

Issued by SkyWay Group.

October 29, 2020

The SkyWay Group Inc., has received approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its innovative Cessna Citation cabin door step replacement, marketed under the name SkyStep. EASA certifications numbered STC 10074500, STC 10074602 and STC 10074623 cover the full range of Citation aircraft models already certified by the FAA.

In the spring of 2019, the SkyStep received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval #SA04176NY from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The SkyStep is now FAA and EASA certified for the following Cessna Citation aircraft models: Citation 500, 501SP, 550, 551SP, S550, 560 (V, Ultra, Encore), 525 (CJ, CJ1, CJ1+), 525A (CJ2, CJ2+), and 525B (CJ3, CJ3+).

Designed with significant improvements in functionality and appearance over the original factory step, the SkyStep improves safety and utility at a highly competitive price. Manufactured at Skyway's PMA-approved manufacturing facility in Uvalde, Texas, the SkyStep is applicable to a wide variety of classic Citation aircraft.

Improved features of the new step design include:

- Precision machined from high-strength aircraft aluminum to eliminate cracking and breaking

- Enclosed back and sides prevents slipping and improves passenger stability and security

- Three evenly spaced steps instead of two for enhanced ease of entry

- First step is closer to the ground, removing the need to carry a separate “first step” in the baggage compartment

- Pneumatic cylinders gently deploy the door, preventing potential damage to door sill, toes and shins

SkyStep is rpriced at oughly half the cost of a comparable composite step replacement from Cessna.