Clay Lacy

Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair Partner to Introduce Advanced Air Mobility to Southern California

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Overair and Clay Lacy plan to develop electric charging facilities at Clay Lacy’s FBO locations at John Wayne Airport in Orange County and Van Nuys Airport, located in Los Angeles.

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  • Overair and Clay Lacy plan to develop electric charging facilities at Clay Lacy’s FBO locations at John Wayne Airport in Orange County and Van Nuys Airport, located in Los Angeles.
  • Finally, the partnership will explore the establishment of new vertiport facilities and services across Southern California.
  • “Advanced air mobility (AAM) is an ideal addition to Southern California’s transportation network, creating a new option for fast, safe, and quiet transportation in the region,” said Valerie Manning, Chief Commercial Officer at Overair.
  • “We have been working with our partners at Clay Lacy for over a year and are delighted to announce our shared plan.

4AIR Launches First Interactive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Map for Business Jets

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

4AIR , the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, today announced that it has launched an interactive map ( https://www.4air.aero/saf-map ) to show private jet owners and operators where to find Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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  • 4AIR , the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, today announced that it has launched an interactive map ( https://www.4air.aero/saf-map ) to show private jet owners and operators where to find Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an efficient and effective way to reduce the impact private jets have on climate change, said Kennedy Ricci, 4AIRs president.
  • The map features nearly 20 verified SAF fuel locations with supply points geared towards business aviation.
  • The interactive SAF map is the latest example of how 4AIR is simplifying the ability of users of private aviation to make its use more environmentally friendly.

Flight Path Museum LAX announces $20,000 in annual aviation scholarships

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students planning careers in aviation or aerospace can now apply online for competitive annual scholarships offered through Flight Path Museum LAX .

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students planning careers in aviation or aerospace can now apply online for competitive annual scholarships offered through Flight Path Museum LAX .
  • The deadline for applications has been extended to June 1, 2021.\nSeven scholarships totaling $20,000 are offered this year to deserving students.
  • These include the museum\'s Pete Conrad Scholarship and the Anton Acherman, Clay Lacy, Morrey Plotkin and Howard Drollinger scholarships funded by Flight Path benefactors.
  • "\nLocated in the former West Imperial Terminal, Flight Path Museum LAX is temporarily closed due to the pandemic but expects to reopen with a limited schedule in mid-July.

4AIR Announces Clay Lacy Aviation as Official Rating Partner, Validating Its Facilities as Carbon Neutral and Offsets of Aircraft Carbon Emissions

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The 4AIR program provides a simplified, verifiable path to mitigating the environmental impact of private aviation activities, and will provide Clay Lacy Aviation with three services:

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  • The 4AIR program provides a simplified, verifiable path to mitigating the environmental impact of private aviation activities, and will provide Clay Lacy Aviation with three services:
    4AIR will rate the greenhouse gas assessments for Clay Lacy Aviation facilities and participating aircraft under management.
  • Any aircraft managed by Clay Lacy Aviation participating in an emissions reduction program can be certified 4AIR Bronze, indicating that their operation is carbon-neutral by virtue of offsetting all of their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with verified carbon offset credits.
  • Owners could go even further and, by opting-in to using Sustainable Aviation Fuels provided by Clay Lacy Aviation, be eligible for a 4AIR Gold rating.
  • Founded in 1968, Clay Lacy Aviation offers aircraft management, charter, maintenance, avionics, interiors, aircraft cleaning and FBO services.

Clay Lacy Aviation Awarded FBO Lease at John Wayne Airport, Orange County

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orange County Board of Supervisors has awarded Clay Lacy Aviation a thirty-five year lease at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) to build and operate a world-class Fixed Base Operation (FBO) that will serve as a business gateway for Orange County and contribute to a thriving general aviation ecosystem at the airport.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Orange County Board of Supervisors has awarded Clay Lacy Aviation a thirty-five year lease at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) to build and operate a world-class Fixed Base Operation (FBO) that will serve as a business gateway for Orange County and contribute to a thriving general aviation ecosystem at the airport.
  • Prior to the Board of Supervisors selection, Clay Lacy was endorsed by the SoCal Pilots Association, the Airport Working Group of Orange County, and Still Protecting Our Newport and received unanimous support from the Orange County Airport Commission.
  • The development also includes new facilities for the Orange County Sheriffs Department Air Support Bureau and Orange Coast College Aviation Science Department.
  • Today begins a new chapter for general aviation in Orange County, and we are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of it, said Brian Kirkdoffer, President and CEO of Clay Lacy Aviation.

Flight Path Museum LAX extends aviation scholarships deadline

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students planning careers in aviation or aerospace now are offered an extended opportunity to apply for competitive scholarships offered through the Flight Path Museum at Los Angeles International Airport .

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Students planning careers in aviation or aerospace now are offered an extended opportunity to apply for competitive scholarships offered through the Flight Path Museum at Los Angeles International Airport .
  • Five scholarships totaling more than $15,000 are offered, according to Agnes Huff, PhD, Flight Path Museum president.
  • These include the museum's Pete Conrad Scholarship and the Anton Acherman, Clay Lacy, Morrey Plotkin and Howard Drollinger scholarships funded by Flight Path benefactors.
  • Flight Path Museum, located in the LAX Imperial Terminal, is temporarily closed in compliance with state health directives.

Aviation Legend Commits to Major Gift at Exploration of Flight

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

The "Clay Lacy Field of Dreams Flight Ramp" will be a launch pad for future aviators who visit the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery at Exploration of Flight.

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  • The "Clay Lacy Field of Dreams Flight Ramp" will be a launch pad for future aviators who visit the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery at Exploration of Flight.
  • The major gift will help expand the 77,000 sq.
  • The Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery provides year-round activities that interact with the Flight Ramp.
  • "Exploration of Flight will be a nationally known center to launch new generations of future aviators to follow in his contrails."