Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Cessna Citation 525, CitationJet, CJ1, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, and M2 Series

Matt Thurber

Operators of all models of the Cessna CitationJet/CJ1/M2 and CJ2 series light jets can now install SkyWay Group’s SkyFlush externally serviced lavatory modification. SkyWay recently expanded the applicability of the SkyFlush supplemental type certificate (STC) to accommodate the CitationJet/CJ1/M2 series.
The modification adds a ground-service-compatible external service panel behind the wing on the left side of the fuselage, according to SkyWay. “This panel, mounted aft of the wing on the left side of the fuselage, includes an aviation-standard four-inch waste drain fitting, blue-water service fitting, LED system-status indicator, and switches for operating the integrated macerator pump and filling the system with water and deodorizer.”
There are no structural changes to the airframe required for the upgrade, and no need to alter the existing cabinetry. Previously, SkyWay <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-05-19/skyway-unveils-lav-mod-panel-access">received an STC</a> for CJ2 models.
With SkyFlush, owners and operators of these CJ-series twinjets no longer need to carry waste tanks through the cabin to empty them. “The modification delivers tangible improvements in cabin hygiene, serviceability, and passenger comfort,” SkyWay said.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

SkyWay Adds CitationJet/CJ1/M2s to SkyFlush Modification Approval

Eliminates need to carry waste tank through cabin for emptying 

There are no structural changes to the airframe required for the SkyFlush upgrade, and no need to make alterations to the existing cabinetry.

SkyWay Adds CitationJet/CJ1/M2s to SkyFlush Upgrade

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Charlotte Bailey

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Revamped Avanti NX pusherprop just one element of wider Baykar-backed revamp 

Piaggio Knows It Needs to Up Its Product Support Game

Curt Epstein

Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance in Toronto

Embraer Expands Canadian Authorized Service Network

Amy Wilder

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Facility expansion adds 1,000 sq m this year

Textron Aviation Plans European Parts Facility Expansion

Charles Alcock

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

JSSI group now includes aviation finance, software and parts distribution

Hourly Mx Specialist Broadens Business Aviation Support 

Approval covers airframe and Rolls-Royce BR725 engines

ExecuJet Malaysia Gets Vietnam G650ER MRO Approval

Kerry Lynch

Agreement valued at $300 million over the next five years

Bombardier, Vista Sign Smart Parts Services Agreement

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First turboshaft MRO capability at the Asia-Pacific base

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New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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