Investment by Clay Lacy Aviation, the airport’s longest-term tenant, will create middle class jobs, boost the economy and generate millions of dollars in revenue to Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2015) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilwoman Nury Martinez (CD-6) today joined San Fernando Valley leaders in business, community and education […]
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Clay Lacy Aviation Certifying FANS Solution for Challenger 601-3A/R
As North Atlantic mandates rapidly approach, innovative cockpit technology places company at the forefront of global air traffic modernization efforts. (Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 10, 2014) Clay Lacy Aviation—home to an expanding avionics sales, installation and repair facility—is certifying a FANS solution for the Challenger 601-3A/R that will enable aircraft owners and operators to enjoy […]
Legendary Pilot Clay Lacy Donates Iconic Business Jets to Los Angeles-Based Aviation School
Marking the school’s largest single gift, the retired Learjet 24 and Gulfstream GIISP bring valuable training opportunities and a piece of aviation history to student aircraft mechanics at Van Nuys Airport. (Van Nuys, Calif. – June 5, 2014) Veteran pilot and business aviation pioneer Clay Lacy has donated two retired corporate jets—a Learjet 24 and […]
U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas, L.A. City Councilmember Nury Martinez and Student Mechanics Honor Legendary Pilot Clay Lacy for Jet Donations
Retired Learjet 24 and Gulfstream GIISP bring valuable training opportunities and a piece of aviation history to Los Angeles-based aviation school. WHAT: Veteran pilot and business aviation pioneer Clay Lacy will donate two iconic business jets, a non-flying Learjet 24 and Gulfstream GIISP, to an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport, marking the largest […]
CLAY LACY AVIATION INTRODUCES THE GULFSTREAM G650 TO ITS GLOBAL CHARTER FLEET
An additional Gulfstream GIVSP and Gulfstream G200 have also joined the diverse fleet to serve a rising demand in the company’s growing charter business. (Los Angeles, Calif. – May 19, 2014) Clay Lacy Aviation—the most experienced operator of private jets in the world—welcomes the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 for global charter, along with the popular […]
NATA Awards Clay Lacy Aviation Five Stars for Aviation Maintenance Training
Adding to a long list of industry accolades, award honors leadership in employee training and development. (Los Angeles, Calif. –March 26, 2014) Clay Lacy Aviation—the most experienced operator of private jets in the world—is the recipient of the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) 2014 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Five-Star Award. The award recognizes premier aviation […]
Clay Lacy Aviation Welcomes Wi-Fi Equipped Gulfstream IVSP to Charter Fleet in Northern California
One of the world’s most in-demand business jets, the GIVSP joins the company’s diverse charter fleet to provide spacious and comfortable travel at home and abroad. (Los Angeles, Calif. – March 11, 2014) Clay Lacy Aviation (Clay Lacy)—the most experienced operator of private jets in the world—welcomes a Gulfstream GIVSP based in Oakland, Calif., to its […]
Clay Lacy Aviation on Course to Receive STC for FANS 1/A+, CPDLC, Link 2000+, ADS-B Solution for Gulfstream GIV and GIVSP Aircraft
Installation of Future Air Navigation System (FANS-1/A+) on one of business aviation’s most popular aircraft platforms will dramatically improve safety, reduce operating costs and flight time, and comply with equipment requirements that went into effect this year (2013) for North Atlantic crossing routes. (Los Angeles, Calif. – Dec. 3, 2013) Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA)—home to […]
Clay Lacy Aviation First in Charter Market to offer Gogo Text & Talk Service
New technology enables passengers to use personal smart phones to talk or text in the air. (Las Vegas, Nevada. (NBAA 2013) – Oct. 21, 2013) Passengers onboard Clay Lacy Aviation’s (CLA) high-speed internet enabled jets will soon be able to use their personal smartphones to make and receive calls or texts in flight thanks to […]
Clay Lact Aviation Reports Highest Managed Aircraft Growth in 45-Year History
Increased demand reflects burgeoning company expansion as business aviation market picks up speed (Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2013) Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), the most experienced operator of private jets in the world, welcomed 15 new planes to its charter and managed aircraft fleet during the second half of 2013, marking the most dramatic […]
Clay Lacy Aviation’s Embraer Service Center Completes Comprehensive Upgrades for World’s Largest Operator of Phenom Jets
Work to refresh JetSuite’s fleet of Phenom 100s is fast-tracked to reduce downtime and enhance onboard services. (Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2013) Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), an Embraer Authorized Service Center for the Phenom 100 and 300, has completed an initiative to upgrade JetSuite’s entire fleet of Phenom 100 light jet aircraft, including […]
Clay Lacy Extends Relationship with The Boeing Company
Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), distinguished as the most experienced operator of private jets in the world, has extended its seven-year maintenance relationship by an additional five-years as well as signed a new five-year lease agreement with The Boeing Company Flight Operations Department in Seattle, which operates Boeing Business Jets as well as Challenger 604s and […]
Clay Lacy Launches 24-Hour On-Site and Mobile Aircraft Maintenance
Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), home to an award-winning Class IV repair station, is going above and beyond to offer clients 24-hour coverage for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work at its Los Angeles-based headquarters or via one of its newly deployed Maintenance Mobile Response Teams (MRT). “For current and future managed and maintenance clients, offering […]
Clay Lacy to receive prestigious NBAA award
Meritorious Service to Aviation Award Recipient Clay Lacy. Lacy is a world-renowned pilot with over 50,000 hours of flying time whose lifetime in aviation has included experience as an Air Force pilot and airline pilot, fame as a national air racer, and international success as a director and videographer specializing in air-to-air sequences for Hollywood […]
Clay Lacy Aviation Grows Aircraft Management Fleet
Media Contact: Justin Rosen (818) 989-2900 jrosen@claylacy.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2011?NBAA Booth No. N3325 CLAY LACY AVIATION GROWS AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT FLEET DESPITE CURRENT ECONOMY (VAN NUYS, CALIF.—OCT. 5, 2011) Clay Lacy Aviation (CLA), the most experienced operator of private jets in the world, has added five new business jets to its managed aircraft […]