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 […]
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 […]
Three fall-inspired recipes for the sky
The weather is not the only thing changing around here. A new season brings with it a new line of fresh produce to prepare and serve at 41,000 feet. Clay Lacy Aviation cabin attendants always strive for excellence, and that means incorporating fresh, seasonal and local food throughout their menu. We asked three of our […]
NYC to Miami: Charter South for the Winter
We do not have to sell you on the weather in the Sunshine State. Florida is nice year-round. You could be there now playing golf or putting out to sea. Instead, here you are out in the cold. It does not have to be this way. Charter with Clay Lacy Aviation to the perpetual summer […]
Gulfstream G650ER, Falcon 7X and Pilatus PC-24 Join Clay Lacy’s Northeastern U.S. Charter Fleet
Just in time for the holidays, Clay Lacy introduces three new Wi-Fi equipped aircraft for private jet charter to the New York market. (White Plains, New York—November 4, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation has added a 16-passenger, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650ER, a 16-passenger, long-range and fuel-efficient Dassault Falcon 7X tri-jet and the East Coast’s first Pilatus PC-24 […]
What To Ask Your Jet Charter Broker Before You Fly
You need to know this. Brokers and other private jet charters often focus only on finding the lowest cost option for your trip. Buy it low to sell it high. They’re not paying attention to the quality of aircraft, experience they’re putting you in or the proficiency of the pilots flying for you. When was […]
Asset management: Improved reporting capabilities
Ownership of a business jet represents an ongoing investment, which means that aircraft management is actually asset management. Complete, accurate and timely reporting are critical. Clay Lacy’s new reporting capabilities provide clear, transparent and actionable information that clients can access easily at any time, from any device, wherever they happen to be. These new capabilities […]
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 […]
Meet Clay Lacy’s new VP, Flight Operations, and our new Chief Pilot
Dondi Pangalangan, Vice President of Flight Operations Dondi is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to Clay Lacy’s flight operations, control center functions, inflight services, and safety, security and regulatory compliance. He works closely with our pilots, cabin attendants, clients and leadership team, ensuring that safety, service and value are at the core of all […]
Clay Lacy opens Dallas-Fort Worth office
Clay Lacy has opened an office at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. Headed by Chris Broyhill, Senior Vice President, Part 91 Operations and Regional Development, the new office will focus initially on supporting the company’s aircraft management clients, followed by a full-service operations center, hangar facility, private jet charter services […]
Get to know Joe Barber, Vice President of Fleet Development
Clay Lacy attracts the best and the brightest, highly accomplished professionals with vision as well as expertise. Joe Barber, our Vice President of Fleet Development, is one example. In 2018, the NBAA named Joe to its first Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes young professionals for their career accomplishments and dedication to […]
Listening and responding to our clients
In late 2018, Clay Lacy initiated a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative client feedback survey. Working closely with the Seefeld Group, an established marketing research consultancy serving the business aviation sector, our performance was objectively measured against what our customers identify as most important. As a result of those research findings, we are implementing the following […]
Fall destinations for the private jet traveler
Fall is upon us. The cooler temperatures and the crisp air bring a new buzzing of energy and the changing of the leaves to remind us of the colors we’ve been missing for months. While Mother Nature’s other seasons may be more popularized with holidays, sunshine, and new beginnings, it is fall that makes us […]
Meet our aircraft management team
September 6, 2019 Our aircraft management team serves as the executive point of contact for our aircraft owners. Each executive brings wide-ranging business aviation expertise to serve our clients with personalized attention—and each either holds or is working toward their NBAA Corporate Aircraft Manager (CAM) certification. In future issues, we will highlight individual team members, […]
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 […]
A long-term strategy for crew recruitment and retention
Quality of life. Compensation and retirement benefits. Scheduling flexibility. Predictable career paths. These are among the complex and interrelated reasons why many pilots leave aircraft management and jet charter companies for jobs at commercial airlines or corporate flight departments. Many others choose not to pursue business aviation opportunities at all. Simply put, pilots are leaving […]
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, […]
Orange Coast College Aviation Students Awarded Pilot Scholarships from Clay Lacy Aviation
Now in its third year, Clay Lacy Pilot Scholarship Fund helps students earn private, instrument and commercial pilot license, and pursue careers in aviation (Costa Mesa, Calif.—July 2, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation is delighted to announce that Katie Kirby and Joseph White are the two newest recipients of the Clay Lacy Pilot Scholarship at Orange […]
Van Nuys Airport Recognizes Clay Lacy Aviation with Friendly Flyer Award for Seventh Consecutive Year
(Los Angeles — June 18, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation has been honored as a legacy recipient of the Friendly Flyer Award from Los Angeles World Airports. The Friendly Flyer Award recognizes jet operators with the highest levels of compliance with the Quiet Departure Program, Van Nuys Airport’s voluntary noise reduction initiative, over and above mandatory […]
FAA Awards Part 145 Repair Station Certification to Clay Lacy Maintenance Facility in Oxford, Connecticut
Newly certified FAA repair station supports aircraft owners and flight departments in New York and the northeastern U.S (Oxford, Conn. — May 29, 2019) The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Part 145 repair station certification (81CR397D) to the Clay Lacy Aviation aircraft maintenance facility at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Oxford, Connecticut. Serving New York and […]
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 […]
Falcon 7X and Falcon 900EX EASy with New Interiors, Paint and Wi-Fi Are Latest Additions to Clay Lacy Charter Fleet
Falcon 7X is available in New York, Falcon 900EX EASy available in Los Angeles (Los Angeles—May 13, 2019) Clay Lacy Aviation expands its nationwide charter fleet with a 12-passenger Dassault Falcon 7X, featuring a new interior and global high-speed streaming Wi-Fi, and a 12-passenger Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy, also with a fresh interior, domestic high-speed […]
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 […]
Five winter private jet destinations for snow or sun
Can’t decide if you would rather hit the slopes or lounge on a beach during your upcoming winter vacation? With private jet travel, you no longer need to decide on mountains or marine life but can maximize your holiday and experience both. Here are the top five private jet destinations for snow and sun 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 […]
How To Fly On A Private Jet: Private Plane Travel
Planning a private flight and want to know the quickest, best and most seamless way to book the private jet charter of your dreams? Here are seven simple steps on how-to travel by private jet. 7 Steps To Flying On A Private Jet: 1. Send Private Jet Trip Details The first step to booking a […]
Top five seaplane destinations in New England
Private jet travel opens up a world of adventure and enjoyment, but there remain a handful of destinations that are simply inaccessible by private jet. Seaplanes, or floatplanes as some call them, offer the perfect complement to the private jet; offering a convenient, exciting, and stylish way to experience a summer holiday (albeit a unique […]
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, […]
Three Traits the Best Aircraft Managers Share
Entrusting your aircraft to a professional aircraft manager is a significant decision with long-term implications on safe operations, ownership experience, overall enjoyment of your plane, and resale value. How does owning a private jet work? Owning a private jet is simple when you engage the services of a professional aircraft management company who coordinates all […]