Featuring: Orbx July 2021 Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the longest-running, best-known, and most comprehensive home flight simulator programs on the market. Orbx, the leading developer of scenery for flight simulation, revealed their renderings of Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), including Clay Lacy’s campus. Located in San Fernando Valley, California, Van Nuys Airport is the […]
Honeywell Creates Great Flying Experience for Mark Wahlberg
Feature Published: Honeywell, April 2021 Mark Wahlberg built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars by playing characters like soldiers, firefighters, cops and boxers who are willing to put everything on the line. But when it comes to flying to acting gigs, charity events, business meetings and family vacations, safety, efficiency and comfort […]
All the Benefits of Jet Ownership, None of the Hassles – AIN
Feature Published: Aviation International News (AIN), April 2021 It has been one year since the World Health Organization’s declared COVID-19 a pandemic and life as we know it changed. Private aviation has been among the industries profoundly affected. As people have sought ways to travel safely and securely, the benefits of noncommercial air transportation have […]
A Conversation with Brian Kirkdoffer in AIN: The Future of Aircraft Management
Feature Published: Aviation International News (AIN), June 2021 Industry consolidation, technological advancement, environmental accountability, and a post-COVID surge in demand: positive changes are sweeping the aircraft management field, and few companies are better positioned to assess and address them than Clay Lacy Aviation. The family-owned firm, founded by its namesake over 50 years ago, has […]
What are Carbon Offsets for Business Jets?
June 21, 2021 Available today, carbon offsets are a starting point to make a positive impact on our environment. The aviation industry is tirelessly innovating to develop more fuel-efficient engines and alternate energy sources like hydrogen and electric propulsion. And develop more sustainable fuels from feedstock and refuse that would otherwise go to landfills. While […]
Clay Lacy Earns EASA Part 145 Repair Station Certification
(Los Angeles—June 15, 2021) An EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization certification approval was granted to Clay Lacy Aviation MRO Services by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification authorizes Clay Lacy to provide maintenance services on business jets that are registered in member countries of the EU. EASA is responsible for civil aviation safety throughout the […]
Clay Lacy Adds Citation X and Challenger 300 Super-Midsize Jets to Seattle Charter Fleet
Five Clay Lacy private charter jets now serve Seattle and the Pacific Northwest (Seattle—June 8, 2021) Clay Lacy Aviation continues to expand its private jet charter fleet in Seattle with a Cessna Citation X at Boeing Field (KBFI) and a Bombardier Challenger 300 at Paine Field (KPAE) in nearby Snohomish County. Both of these super-midsize […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Answering Questions About SAF & Sustainable Aviation
No longer “a fuel for the future,” sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is increasingly available at airports and FBOs across the United States and around the world. Business jet owners and operators now have a genuine and practical alternative to the fossil-based fuels that have powered aircraft since the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk. Yet just […]
University of Washington’s Foster Business Magazine Features Brian Kirkdoffer as an Alumni Aviator
Feature Published: University of Washington’s Foster Business Magazine, December 4, 2019 For these Foster alumni aviators, flying airplanes—of every kind—is a passion like no other Whatever it was that inspired them to become pilots, there’s a veritable air force of Foster grads who fly. Here are portraits of a few alumni aviators who fly for […]
Clay Lacy Grows South Florida Charter Fleet with Challenger 350 at Palm Beach International Airport
Challenger joins Global 6000 in Palm Beach and second Challenger 350 in Miami (Palm Beach, Fla.—May 11, 2021) A Bombardier Challenger 350 has joined Clay Lacy Aviation’s South Florida private jet charter fleet. Based at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI), this super-midsize Challenger 350 offers domestic Wi-Fi, Gogo Vision catalog of the latest movies and […]
Paragon Aviation Group Welcomes Clay Lacy Orange County – KSNA to the Network
Press Release Published: Paragon Aviation Group, April 28, 2021 Paragon Aviation Group is excited to announce the addition of Clay Lacy Aviation’s newest FBO in Orange County – KSNA (Santa Ana, CA) to their network of prestigious FBOs worldwide. Located at a private terminal at John Wayne Airport, the newly-renovated FBO is ideally located mid-field […]
43 Air Elite Network Members Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Press Release Published: AirElite Network, March 18, 2021 Air Elite® by World Fuel now has 43 member locations that have become carbon neutral. Working with Air Elite’s network locations, World Fuel Services’ affiliate, World Kinect Energy Services, analyzed the member’s energy use and retired carbon offsets to compensate for their 2019 scope 1 and scope 2 […]
Clay Lacy Teams with World Fuel Services and World Energy to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Van Nuys and Orange County FBOs, Transitions Ground Support Vehicles to Renewable Diesel
(Los Angeles—March 22, 2021) Clay Lacy Aviation will offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the company’s two FBOs at Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Orange County Airport. SAF is an important component of Clay Lacy’s comprehensive sustainability strategy. World Fuel Services (World Fuel) begins monthly SAF deliveries to both locations this month, with 2021 […]
4AIR Announces Clay Lacy Aviation as Official Rating Partner – 4AIR
Press Release Published: 4AIR, February 17, 2021 4AIR, the first and only sustainability rating program dedicated to private aviation, today announced that it will be partnering with Clay Lacy Aviation to offer a 4AIR sustainability rating to Clay Lacy aircraft while also certifying the company’s facilities in Oxford, CT; Van Nuys, CA; San Diego, CA; […]
Clay Lacy Works Toward Net-Zero Carbon Footprint with Solar Panels, LED Lighting at Van Nuys Airport Headquarters
30,000 square feet of solar panels will offset 530 metric tons of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1.3 million miles in an average car. (Los Angeles—February 9, 2021) Clay Lacy Aviation, a member of the California Green Business Network, has completed installation of a 500 kilowatt (kW) solar array covering approximately 30,000 square feet of […]
2021
Comprehensive corporate sustainability strategy introduced, carbon offsets program expanded.
2021
Clay Lacy opens a new FBO at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport.
2020
In response to COVID-19, Clay Lacy develops and implements the new CleanCheck health and safety standard throughout every aspect of its operations.
2019
Newly expanded FAA Part 145 Repair Station opens at Van Nuys Airport, offering comprehensive maintenance for Gulfstream, Falcon, Embraer, Learjet and Hawker aircraft.
How to Keep Your Options Open When Flying Private – CSQ Magazine
Article Published: CSQ Magazine, January 2021 Written by: Scott Cutshall, C-Suite Advisor Flying private can be confusing. It’s often thought of as a luxury—a nonessential service reserved for the uber wealthy—even as many travelers justify paying top dollar for first-class seats on commercial airlines. Whether you are exploring private jet travel for the first time […]
Clay Lacy Completes First Install of Honeywell JetWave Ka-band on a Bombardier Global 6000
JetWave high-speed satellite Wi-Fi enables passengers to stream seamlessly worldwide (Los Angeles—December 8, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation, an authorized Honeywell Dealer, has installed a Honeywell JetWave Ka-band connectivity hardware system on a Bombardier Global 6000 ultra-long-range jet. The advanced, multi-component JetWave system is the only solution that enables business jets to connect to Inmarsat’s Global […]
Trends Transforming Aircraft Interiors
November 16, 2020 Aircraft owners want elegant, eye-catching cabin interiors made from materials that last. We looked at the latest trends in aircraft interior design and identified the top changes we are likely to see in interior refurbishment. Looking Cooler, Feeling Modern Trends highlight a color family movement from earthy warm to modern cool […]
Ross Wine Tours Partners with Clay Lacy Aviation for Luxury Private Jet Wine Voyages in 2021
NEW YORK, November 9, 2020 – Ross Wine Tours LLC (RWT) is pleased to announce an exclusive global partnership with Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), an international, award-winning leader in private luxury jet travel. For each quarter in 2021, RWT/CLA will offer six custom-tailored luxury wine voyages, three each in the Southern and Northern […]
Connecticut Airport Authority Announces Clay Lacy Aviation Expansion at Waterbury-Oxford Airport
Published By: Connecticut Airport Authority Clay Lacy Aviation will expand Northeast U.S. operations and create 100 new jobs in Connecticut (Windsor Locks, CT) – October 29, 2020 – The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Clay Lacy Aviation involving a 30-year lease on 16 acres of land […]
Gulfstream GV, G450, GIV-SP and Citation CJ3 Join Clay Lacy Jet Charter Fleet
(Los Angeles—October 20, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation has added a 14-passenger Gulfstream GV, a 14-passenger Gulfstream G450, an 11-passenger Gulfstream GIV-SP and a seven-passenger Citation CJ3 to its nationwide charter fleet of managed business jets. For over 52 years, corporate travel departments, business leaders, luminaries and private individuals trust Clay Lacy for safe, efficient, luxurious […]
Clay Lacy Aviation Awarded FBO Lease at John Wayne Airport, Orange County
(Orange County, Calif – September 23, 2020) – The Orange County Board of Supervisors has awarded Clay Lacy Aviation a thirty-five year lease at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) to build and operate a world-class Fixed Base Operation (FBO) that will serve as a business gateway for Orange County and contribute to a thriving general aviation […]
Covid-19: How business aviation keeps moving during the pandemic – Business Airport International
Article Published: Business Airport International, August 2020 Written by: Paige Smith FBOs and aircraft operators have quickly adopted new procedures and equipment to stay open during the pandemic. As the air travel industry tries to pick up the pieces after the disastrous economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, one of their key tasks is to reassure an […]
Phenom Inspections: Owners Gain From Clay Lacy Experience
July 6, 2020 Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft manufactured in 2010 are coming due for their extensive 10-year, 120-month inspections; 2011 models must be inspected next year. To perform these inspections, Phenom owners throughout the Southwest are trusting their planes to the highly skilled specialists at Clay Lacy’s Embraer Authorized Service Centers at Van […]
Five Jets Join Clay Lacy Managed Charter Fleet in Los Angeles and Boston
Global 6000, Gulfstream GV, Gulfstream GIV-SP, Challenger 350 and Falcon 2000 offer new long-range jet charter options for clients (Los Angeles—June 16, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation has added five Wi-Fi-equipped jets to its fleet of managed aircraft available for charter in Los Angeles and Boston. Corporate and private business jet owners trust Clay Lacy for […]
Clay Lacy named one of LA500 Most Influential People – Los Angeles Business Journal
Article Published: LA500 Los Angeles Business Journal June 11, 2020 Publisher: Josh Schimmels The Business Journal’s fifth annual LA500 list honors the most influential leaders and executives in Los Angeles. This year’s collection of the leading figures from the city’s business community highlights the work that took place and the progress that was made in […]
Clay Lacy Scholarship Funds Awarded to 26 Students at LAUSD Aircraft Mechanic School and Orange Coast College Pilot Program
Scholarships help aircraft maintenance and aviation science students prepare for rewarding aviation careers (Los Angeles—June 10, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation continues to nurture the next generation of aviation professionals, with scholarship funds for 22 students at the LAUSD’s Aircraft Mechanic School at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, and for four student pilots in the […]
Local Hospital Receives N95 Masks from Clay Lacy
May 15, 2020 Clay Lacy Aviation has donated 800 N95 masks to Valley Presbyterian Hospital in our home town of Van Nuys, California. We ordered the N95 masks before the Centers for Disease Control limited purchases to healthcare institutions and professionals, first responders and others on the front lines fighting COVID-19. We delivered the masks […]
Clay Lacy Completes Tenth Embraer Phenom 120-Month Inspection
Popular additions to 120-month inspections include Gogo AVANCE L3, Garmin NXi avionics suite, and soft goods reupholstery all completed onsite to reduce downtime (Los Angeles—May 7, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation, an Embraer Authorized Service Center, recently completed its tenth 10-year/120-month inspection on Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft, with five additional inspections underway. Inspections are […]
Clay Lacy Launches Aircraft Cleaning and Disinfecting Services
(Los Angeles—April 28, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation now provides comprehensive aircraft cleaning and disinfecting services at the company’s maintenance centers and through its mobile response teams. Wearing full-body Tyvek suits, goggles, gloves and face masks, detailing experts use bipolar ionization equipment and EPA-registered, aviation-approved products to clean and disinfect the aircraft interior. The procedure kills […]
Passion & Positive Difference – Spring 2020 Edition of EVA Magazine
Article Published: Executive & VIP Aviation International, Spring 2020 Written by: Paul Eden Clay Lacy Aviation has remained true to its legendary founder’s principles for more than 50 years. Senior Vice President, Business Operations Scott Cutshall says a combination of passion, professionalism and commitment is building on that legacy for generations to come. After a […]
Clay Lacy Aviation Engages World Kinect Energy Services to Develop Comprehensive Sustainability Program
Multifaceted approach will significantly reduce carbon footprint of Clay Lacy facilities and enable business aviation clients to operate sustainably (Los Angeles—February 10, 2020) Clay Lacy Aviation has engaged World Kinect Energy Services a subsidiary of World Fuel Services Corporation, to assist Clay Lacy Aviation in developing a comprehensive sustainability program with the […]
Professional Pilot magazine readers vote Clay Lacy the best FBO at Van Nuys Airport
The results of the 2019 Professional Pilot magazine PRASE survey are in, and Clay Lacy Aviation has been voted best FBO at Van Nuys Airport. Best FBO at Van Nuys Airport Top 20 FBO nationwide Top 10 of independently owned FBOs The Professional Pilot PRASE Survey is an annual tabulation of customer opinions of […]
New 24/7 Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Van Nuys Airport
Serving clients throughout the Western U.S., Clay Lacy moved into a newly refurbished and enlarged 24/7 aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for our FAA Part 145 repair station at Van Nuys Airport. Clients benefit from around-the-clock capabilities, including mobile AOG support, as well as a multi-million-dollar parts inventory, shorter repair times and greater value. […]
Embraer Expands Clay Lacy Service Center Authorization to include Legacy and Praetor Aircraft
Clay Lacy Aviation becomes one-stop authorized service center for entire Embraer business jet product line. (Los Angeles—January 13, 2020) Embraer has expanded Clay Lacy Aviation’s Service Center Authorization to include Legacy and Praetor business jets. Established as the first authorized service center on the West Coast in 2009, Clay Lacy has performed over 10,000 hours […]
Embraer Phenom Owners Turn to Clay Lacy for Mandatory 10-Year Inspections, Avionics and Interior Upgrades
(Los Angeles—December 10, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation is performing 10-year inspections for Embraer Phenom aircraft at the company’s Embraer Authorized Service Centers at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) near San Diego. Phenom 100 aircraft manufactured in 2009 must complete their 120-month (10-year) inspection by the end of this year. Aircraft produced in […]