February 25, 2021 For more than 50 years, Clay Lacy Aviation has been well known throughout the western United States for its personalized aircraft management solutions, but our presence stretches beyond our headquarters in Southern California. We provide private aircraft management, jet charter, FBO and maintenance services in the northeastern U.S. In fact, one third […]
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; […]
Various Factors that Affect Private Jet Costs
February 18, 2021 Flight hours refer to the cumulative number of hours an aircraft has flown. Hours of use, in the case of aviation, is more important than age. Flight hours is also how charter companies like Clay Lacy Aviation charge for private jet charter flights. While there are a number of factors that affect […]
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 […]
Safe Business Jet Charter in a Healthy Environment
January 27, 2021 With many travelers concerned about their health and safety, the business aviation industry is seeing greater interest in charter, fractional and jet card services. At Clay Lacy Aviation, we welcome first-time charter flyers searching for the healthiest option for their travel: private jet charter. The Safest Business Jet Charter Since 1968, our […]
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.
Custom Aircraft Management Solutions
January 26, 2021 We offer custom aircraft management solutions built around aircraft owners’ operational needs and financial objectives. Each offering comes with Clay Lacy Aviation’s detailed data analysis and reporting, our global connections and purchasing power as well as sustainability options. Three Customizable Management Solutions Aircraft Management, No Charter is the ideal solution for owners […]
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 […]
1855 Bordeaux Classification
December 29, 2020 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification: Why It Still Informs Today’s Wine Prices By David Lincoln Ross, Ross Wine Tours In 1851, at one of the first great world’s fairs, millions of affluent tourists beat a path to the famous Crystal Palace exhibition in London. Another imperial power, France, and its Emperor, Napoleon III, […]
Wine & Food Excursions to Start 2021
December 29, 2020 Three Thrilling, Safe Luxury Wine & Food Excursions for January, February, March 2021 By David Lincoln Ross, Ross Wine Tours Throughout the 2021 calendar year, Ross Wine Tours (RWT) and Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA) will be pleased offer custom-tailored luxury wine voyages, including private flights featuring great wines served by sommeliers and […]
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 tones, […]
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 […]
Aircraft Management: The Aviation Professionals Every Jet Owner Needs
By Joe Barber, VP Fleet Development, CAM July 15, 2020 Savvy business jet owners know how to maximize operational efficiency and safety, in the air and on the ground, while minimizing costs, complications and inconveniences. In short, how to enjoy the full benefits of jet ownership. How to own a private jet? There are five […]
Choosing Your Aircraft Management Company: Five Keys to Successful Due Diligence
By Joe Barber, VP Fleet Development, CAM July 9, 2020 In a perfect world, the due diligence process to select the right aircraft management company would be straightforward and objective. Competing proformas would be formatted identically with the same terms for every line item. There would be no hedging or ambiguity. No hollow promises or […]
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 […]
Greater Client Value: Data-driven Decision Making, Segregated Accounts
July 6, 2020 We recently introduced two key initiatives to add greater value for our clients. First, a Financial Planning and Analysis department, with a dedicated FP&A Analyst, to transform aircraft data into actionable insights and enable true data-driven decision making. Second, segregated, interest-bearing checking accounts provide owners exceptional transparency, and make it easy and […]
Three Ways to Reduce Your Business Jet Ownership Costs
July 6, 2020 These are tough economic times, and let’s face it, corporations and ultra high-net-worth individuals are not immune from the economic downturns brought about by COVID-19. Thousands of companies rely on private aviation, or more aptly business aviation, to safely, efficiently and conveniently transport their teams where and when they are needed most. […]
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 […]
Offsetting Aircraft Ownership Costs With Charter Revenue
By Joe Barber, VP Fleet Development, CAM January 18, 2018 | Updated June 10, 2020 I am often asked, “How much revenue should I expect from chartering out my jet?” My response is that they are asking the wrong question. The more valid question is, “How much of my fixed costs should I expect to save […]
Jet Charter Helps Businesses Drive Economic Recovery
May 28, 2020 We’re all adjusting to the many changes in our lives over the past few months. Finally, though, it appears we’re on a path to reconnection, rather than isolation. As businesses start to ramp back up it’s clear that private aviation will play a big part in our economic recovery and restoration of […]
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 […]
Spring Break in Kyoto, Japan by Private Jet
A Spring Break Destination Full of Flowers The days are getting longer, the temperatures are starting to rise, and you can see Mother Nature begin to awaken in all her beauty. It must be spring. This year’s spring equinox falls on March 19, which means you can finally put away your heavy winter layers and […]
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 aviation […]
Q&A with Justin Rosen: Transforming the Ownership Experience
Justin Rosen Vice President, Aircraft Management & Business Strategy In a recent conversation, Justin Rosen, Clay Lacy’s Vice President of Aircraft Management & Business Strategy, discussed how the company is continually enhancing the aircraft ownership experience. “We optimize every aspect of our management services to serve and support our clients,” Rosen said. “Our approach is […]
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. […]
Top 3 Ski Resorts to Travel to in the Pacific Northwest
A three-hour charter flight from Seattle, Washington, will get you out of the city and onto the slopes of these top Pacific Northwest ski resorts — and January is the best month to go skiing. By the middle of January, the holiday crowds have left the mountains. Spring skiers will not arrive for another two […]