Business Jet Ownership Simplified – Why Management Companies Matter
Published: Elite Wings Business Jets Guide 2025
Chief Commercial Officer Joe Barber was featured in the Elite Wings Magazine 2025 Business Jet Guide, discussing Clay Lacy’s comprehensive approach to aircraft ownership—from acquisition through operation and eventual divestment. The in-depth conversation explores how Clay Lacy provides guidance throughout the ownership journey, including evaluating mission requirements, developing accurate financial forecasting models, optimizing charter revenue strategies, and balancing customization with operational scale. Joe also shares insights on Clay Lacy’s approach to treating aircraft as strategic business assets, the importance of backup aviation solutions for owners, and how the company’s sustainability initiatives and forward-thinking approach continue to set industry standards for aircraft management excellence.
