120-month inspections due for Phenom 100 and 300 jets

The very first deliveries of Phenom 100 and 300 produced in 2008 are coming due for their 120-month inspection this year. This inspection is largest and most thorough in the Phenom maintenance manuals. The interior is completely removed, all inspection panels are opened, and the gear are removed and sent for overhaul. The estimated downtime […]

Beat the deadline for FANS and ADS-B

Clay Lacy’s FANS 1/A+ STC is FAA and EASA approved for the Gulfstream GIV, GIV-SP and GV, and Challenger 601-3A/601-3R business jets. Price and downtime depend on the specific configuration, but the typical cost is under $300,000, with only 14 business days of downtime. This STC is also available for installation at Authorized Universal Avionics […]

Scholarships for the next generation

Developing and nurturing tomorrow’s pilots, mechanics, cabin attendants, dispatchers and other aviation professionals is critical to our industry. To help these new workers receive the best education and training, Clay Lacy Aviation provides scholarships to promising students pursuing aviation degrees, licenses or certifications. “Helping new generations of business aviation professionals has been a foundational mission […]

Save $45,000 when you trade up to Gogo AVANCE L5

If you have been waiting to upgrade your Gogo ATG system to 4G Wi-Fi, the perfect time is right now. Trade up to Gogo Biz AVANCE L5 by December 31, 2019 and receive a $45,000 installation credit, or a full year of free Gogo Biz 4G Pro service valued at $52,140. To qualify, all you […]

Gulfstream GV in Naples, Florida, Adds to Clay Lacy Aviation South Florida Charter Fleet

Now available for charter, this 12-passenger GV joins a Global 6000 in West Palm Beach and Miami-based Challenger 350 in Clay Lacy’s growing South Florida jet charter fleet. (Los Angeles—August 8, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation expands its South Florida jet charter fleet with a 12-passenger Gulfstream GV at Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) in Naples, Florida, […]

Clay Lacy Aviation Joins D-Day Squadron Effort to Fly Historic Aircraft to Normandy

(Oxford, Conn. – May 23, 2019) – Clay Lacy Aviation, the world’s most experienced operator of private jets, has joined the D-Day Squadron mission by donating significant fuel for the King Air support aircraft that will add an extra level of safety and logistical support for the C-47 and DC-3 pilots as they fly the original […]

Clay Lacy Aviation selects FL3XX to Provide Sales, Operations, and Dispatch Technologies

(Los Angeles—May 17, 2019) Culminating a year of evaluations and test of over 10 aviation software systems, Clay Lacy Aviation has selected FL3XX as its technology partner providing a complete software solution for sales, operations, dispatch, crew coordination, and customer service.  After 30 years working with an internally developed system, Clay Lacy required a more complete, robust […]

Learjet 70 and Citation Sovereign Join Nationwide Clay Lacy Charter Fleet

Learjet 70 available for charter from Oregon’s Portland International Airport, Citation Sovereign charters from Waterbury-Oxford Airport near New York City (Los Angeles—April 9, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation has expanded its charter fleet in Oregon and Connecticut with a six-passenger Bombardier Learjet 70 and a nine-passenger Cessna Citation Sovereign with high-speed streaming Wi-Fi. The Learjet 70 […]

FAA Approves Clay Lacy FANS 1/A+ STC for Gulfstream GV

Operators can use Honeywell Aero H Satcom, Gogo ST-4300 Iridium or standalone datalink connection (Los Angeles—March 26, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation has earned FAA approval to amend the company’s FANS 1/A+ STC, which includes ADS-B Out, CPDLC, ADS-C and Link 2000+/ATN B1, to include the Gulfstream GV. The STC provides operators the choice of using […]

Clay Lacy Opens New Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Van Nuys Airport

FAA Part 145 operation provides 24/7 business jet maintenance, repair and overhaul services, large parts and rotables inventory and AOG mobile response for southwestern U.S. (Los Angeles — February 13, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a new round-the-clock aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for its FAA Part 145 repair station at Van Nuys […]

Clay Lacy Announces Factory New Global 6000 Available for Charter at Palm Beach International Airport

Miami-based Challenger 350 also joins company’s East Coast jet charter fleet (Los Angeles — January 9, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation expands its East Coast charter fleet with a factory-new Bombardier Global 6000 ultra-long-range jet at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI). Seating up to 13 passengers, and featuring next-generation, streaming enabled, Ka-band high-speed satellite internet, this […]

Amid the Global Shortage of Aircraft Mechanics, Students Flock to L.A.’s Top Training Program for Hands-On Learning and Promise of High-Skilled Jobs

Clay Lacy Aviation is awarding student aircraft mechanics over $10,000 in annual scholarship funds to attend Van Nuys Airport’s Aviation Center, where opportunities for women are soaring (Los Angeles, Calif. – November 5, 2018) Across the nation, airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanics are retiring faster than they can be replaced. However, for the 150 […]

Clay Lacy Opens New York Office at Westchester County Airport

Nationwide charter fleet expands in second quarter with five new aircraft.  (New York – June 26, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation, the world’s most experienced operator of private jets, has opened a new office at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York. This office is an extension of the company’s East Coast headquarters in Oxford, […]

Clay Lacy Certified as Green Business by City of Los Angeles

    (Los Angeles — May 18, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation announced that the company’s Van Nuys Airport headquarters and maintenance facility is now officially certified by The City of Los Angeles as a Green Business and member of the California Green Business Network. This certification signifies that the company is conducting business using strategies […]

Clay Lacy Hosts 1,500 Local Students for Van Nuys Airport Aviation Career Day

(Los Angeles — May 2, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation hosted 1,500 local high school students at the 13th Annual Aviation Career Day on Friday, April 27, at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles. Called “The Sky Is the Limit,” the event is co-sponsored by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, Los Angeles World Airports […]

Clay Lacy Celebrates Opening of Maintenance Facility at Waterbury-Oxford Airport

Factory trained technicians providing light line maintenance for engine and airframe, avionics repairs and mobile response. (Oxford, Conn. — April 18, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation hosted an open house and lunch on April 4 to celebrate the opening of the company’s 65,000-square-foot aircraft maintenance facility at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, Connecticut. Staffed by factory […]

Clay Lacy Installs Gogo AVANCE L5 4G in Gulfstream G450

(Los Angeles.—April 3, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation has installed a state-of-the-art Gogo AVANCE L5 4G technology platform in a Gulfstream G450. Gogo AVANCE L5 transforms the domestic in-flight internet experience with streaming 4G video and audio for business and entertainment, from conferences, web browsing, social media and email to on-demand movies, television and publications. The […]

Clay Lacy Adds Factory-New Bombardier Global 6000 for Worldwide Jet Charter

(Oxford, Conn. – March 12, 2018) Clay Lacy Aviation, the world’s most experienced operator of private jets, announced that a factory-new Bombardier Global 6000 is now available for charter, with seating for 13 passengers and comfortable berths for six. This class-leading business jet features high-speed satellite internet connectivity over Ka-band, enabling passengers to conduct seamless […]

The Latest and Greatest Private Jets to Hit Business Aviation

The latest and greatest business jets redefine freedom, convenience, and comfort; launching the private aviation industry further and faster than ever before. Here is a look at some of the most anticipated jets to launch the next era of private jet travel.   Gulfstream G500/G600 Gulfstream ushers in exciting innovations with the introduction of the […]

5 Trends In Business Aviation In 2018

Business aviation is a dynamic and ever adapting industry that continues to experience robust growth across worldwide markets. There are a variety of factors influencing the sector including an increase in demand for qualified pilots, a pronounced interest in private jet travel (and the time savings and efficiency it provides), and a heightened sophistication of […]

Clay Lacy Adds New Jets and Locations for Private Jet Charter in Q1 2018

Reports 23 percent annual increase in charter activity (Los Angeles—February 5, 2018) Exhibiting this week at the 2018 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, in Long Beach, Calif., Clay Lacy Aviation announced the addition of ten new charter jets and three new cities to meet growing client demand. Driving the expansion is the increase in charter […]

Aircraft Management, Maintenance, and Concerns Over a ‘Conflict of Interest’

In the realm of private aviation, there is an abundance of choices as to how an aircraft is managed and operated— with topics ranging from maintenance and cabin upgrades to crewing, fueling, insurance, subscriptions, charter, and more. The wide range of topics and expertise in each, that is required to make the best decision for […]

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The award-winning team at Clay Lacy continues to fulfill our founder’s legendary vision, delivering unsurpassed safety, service and value to every client. Great people, providing a legendary aviation experience.

2018

Celebrating our fiftieth anniversary, with pride in our achievements and gratitude to our hundreds of aviation professionals and our valued, loyal clients.

How Private Jet Pilots Choose an FBO

FBOs, or Fixed Base Operators, are an integral component of the private jet experience— offering an array of services for customers, aircraft and crew. Pilots, working in business aviation, arrive and depart from FBOs so frequently that they begin to easily distinguish the ‘better’ from the ‘best.’ So, what criteria do professional pilots look for […]

Hidden Career Opportunities In Business Aviation

Business aviation draws aspiring pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, but beyond the more well-known career paths, there are a myriad of employment opportunities within the private jet industry. Many who exhibit an affinity for aviation, luxury travel, customer service, or sales may not realize the less publicized professions within the industry. Aircraft Sales Tobias Kleff, […]

Clay Lacy Aviation Announces Third Year of Scholarships at L.A.’s Leading Aircraft Mechanic School

Applications are available now for students pursuing careers as airframe and powerplant technicians. (Los Angeles—September 28, 2017) Clay Lacy Aviation announced that applications are available for 2018-2019 Maintenance Technician Scholarships at the NVOC Aviation Center at Van Nuys Airport. Now in its third year, the Clay Lacy scholarship initiative fosters the next generation of airframe […]

Clay Lacy Aviation Teams Up With Sunni Brown For NBAA

Clay Lacy Aviation and creative visionary, Sunni Brown, connect a legendary history and engaging future— through visual storytelling— at this year’s National Business Aviation Conference, October 10-12, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Clay Lacy Aviation— a regular exhibitor at NBAA-BACE, the premier business aviation event and meeting place— is excited to partner, once again, with […]

Clay Lacy Raises $24,000 for Homeless Students in Orange County

(Fullerton, California—September 7, 2017) Clay Lacy Aviation helped raise $24,000 for homeless students in Orange County at the second annual FLOCK Dinner Gala on August 19. Clay Lacy donated flights aboard the company’s fleet of business jets during a live auction at the event. FLOCK (Fullerton’s Love of Orange County Kids) is a nonprofit organization […]

Perspectives Of A Clay Lacy Pilot

One aspect that is apparent when flying with Clay Lacy Aviation is the inherent caliber and talent of the company’s pilots. These men and women are some of the best in the industry, display a history of excellence and continually represent a level of dedication and work ethic that is notably respectable. Pilots— more than […]

Gogo Biz 4G Changes The Way You Do Business On A Private Jet 

Clay Lacy Aviation was an early adopter of GoGo wifi systems; connectivity that revolutionized private jet travelers’ ability to do business inflight. Once again, Gogo Biz is transforming private aviation with the recent arrival of Gogo 4G, and Clay Lacy is at the leading edge of this new technology. Here are a few reasons why Gogo’s […]

A Gulfstream Exclusive: Mach 0.90 Cruise

Saving time is the essence of business jet travel, and that won’t change anytime soon. Two aircraft in particular, the Gulfstream flagship G650ER and G650, can save operators more time than any other aircraft in service today. That magic number, computed by our engineers, is 52 hours, a significant amount of time for most. Two […]

FANS 1/A: What the FAA’s 2020 mandates mean for business aviation

As the airspace system becomes increasingly crowded, Air Traffic Control agencies have established new avionics mandates to improve safety and efficiency of private jet travel. FANS 1/A technology—an acronym for Future Air Navigation Systems must be installed in business jets before a January 1, 2020 deadline or owners and operators risk the grounding of aircraft […]

Clay Lacy Scholarship Fund Helps Orange Coast College Aviation Science Students

(Santa Ana, California—May 9, 2017) Clay Lacy Aviation, the world’s most experienced operator of private jets, has established a scholarship fund to help students attending the Orange Coast College Aviation Science program earn their private, instrument and commercial pilot license. Flight training takes place at the Orange County John Wayne Airport where the college maintains […]