Clay Lacy Aviation has been accredited by the NBAA as a Sustainable Flight Department in the category of Infrastructure.
“The Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation for Infrastructure recognises the strong commitment Clay Lacy Aviation has made to ensure its facilities and operations are using the most environmentally friendly practices available to conduct its business,” said LaKisha Dillingham, credentialing manager of NBAA. “We celebrate this outstanding achievement and hope it inspires others to work toward the goal of a more sustainable industry.”
The programme identifies business aviation entities meeting or exceeding specified environmental sustainability criteria. It is evaluated on four fronts, with different accreditations: flight, operations, ground support and infrastructure. Clay Lacy Aviation is one of just eight companies worldwide, and the first FBO, to receive accreditation for infrastructure.
“This accreditation was the result of our long-term, holistic strategy for more sustainable operations,” said Scott Cutshall, Clay Lacy’s president, real estate and sustainability. “We’re honoured to receive this recognition, and are committed to driving sustainable practices in business aviation.”
All Clay Lacy Aviation facilities have been certified carbon-neutral since 2019. The company said its initiatives included efficient building design; use of electric ground service equipment; use of renewable diesel; solar panel installations; comprehensive waste management systems; reduction of single-use plastics; electric vehicle charging; and offering a continuous supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Other recent events include receiving Van Nuys Airport’s ‘Friendly Flyer’ noise reduction award for the eighth time, and partnerships with electric aircraft manufacturers to incorporate charging infrastructure. Clay Lacy also shared that it was the first company to receive the 4AIR sustainability rating of Facilities Neutral; it has been recognised as among the USA’s leading green power users by the Environmental Protection Agency; and is a certified LA Green Business partner.
Clay Lacy Aviation’s offerings include aircraft management, charter, maintenance, avionics, interiors and FBO services. The company has aircraft operations and regional offices across the USA, including full-service FBOs at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, and Waterbury-Oxford Airport. Clay Lacy also operates FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance centres in Los Angeles and Oxford, Connecticut.
