Private Aviation Solutions for Family Offices
Clay Lacy Aviation understands the power of private aviation – through aircraft ownership to charter services. It’s the ultimate freedom, catered to an individual, family or business. We empower our clients to accomplish the undoable. Managing private aviation assets is a complex endeavor that requires meticulous attention to detail, industry expertise and a commitment to safety and efficiency.
For family offices, partnering with a seasoned aircraft management and charter company like Clay Lacy can transform these challenges into seamless experiences, ensuring that advisers and managers can focus on their core responsibilities. We help ease the burden by serving as the trusted private aviation consultant in all regards.
Clay Lacy goes beyond basic aviation services – we are solutions experts. We have been supporting family offices and wealth managers for years with the right tools, detailed reporting and analysis, expert insights, aviation expertise and sustainable solutions.
Our comprehensive management keeps aircraft operating at peak performance while optimizing costs and usage. We handle everything – including trip planning, flight crew staffing and scheduling, accounting and maintenance. Keeping track of every detail creates the best ownership experience possible, and turns the complexities of operating an aircraft into the hassle-free, enjoyable experience private aviation should be.
Thoughtful Aviation Solutions
We offer the solutions that align with the unique needs of family offices, including:
- Aircraft Management: Full-service solutions to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and protect your aviation investment.
- Charter Services: On-demand or scheduled private travel, providing flexibility while maintaining the highest safety and service standards.
- Consulting; Aircraft Transactions: Expert guidance throughout the purchase or sale process, ensuring the right team, informed decisions and advantageous outcomes.
Transparent Financial Reporting
Financial transparency is paramount in aircraft management. We provide clear and detailed financial reporting, offering family offices a comprehensive view of aircraft expenses. Detailed annual forecasting helps plan for operating costs, ensuring that wealth managers can make informed decisions without unexpected financial surprises.
Safety and Risk Management
Safety is a cornerstone of Clay Lacy’s operations. Our third-party verified Safety Management System (SMS) is in place and is ranked in the top 2% of all Part 135 operators in the U.S., actively working to reduce risks and enhance the safety of every flight. This commitment to safety ensures that family offices can trust that their clients and assets are in capable hands.
Privacy and Security
Clay Lacy understands the importance of securing family offices’ privacy and maintains numerous levels of protection to keep information and activities secure. We value confidentiality completely and all aircraft management, asset acquisition advice and charter travel are limited to the small group of experts who work directly with a client.
Access to a Network of Experts
Beyond core services, Clay Lacy connects clients with a trusted network of legal, tax and financial experts specializing in aviation. We help evaluate ownership strategies, optimize operational efficiency, and allow clients to achieve their sustainability goals – and specifically answer the needs unique to family offices.
Building a Dedicated Aviation Team
Clay Lacy understands that private aviation solutions require an expert team. We build this team for clients, providing trustworthy, experienced professionals to handle the aircraft from tip to tail, and create a better travel experience.
See firsthand how Clay Lacy improves aircraft ownership and answers client travel needs. Let us handle aviation and allow you to focus on other priorities.
