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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]