Clay Lacy Aviation’s Embraer Service Center Completes Comprehensive Upgrades for World’s Largest Operator of Phenom Jets
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 installation of high-speed WiFi, interior upgrades and heavy maintenance inspections.
The fleet improvement program was carefully conceived, planned and completed in just six months to minimize aircraft downtime and eliminate service interruption to JetSuite’s clients. JetSuite logs more Phenom 100 flight hours than any other jet charter company in the world.
As the first Embraer Authorized Service Center for Phenoms on the West Coast, CLA has serviced more than 30 percent of the total fleet flying today and maintains a $1.5 million parts inventory. It has made significant investments in specialized tooling to further reduce downtime and improve timely completion of work.
JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox said, “We knew Clay Lacy Aviation was the only company that could take on the aggressive scope of work we required in one location, on time and on budget. We were confident in the quality and attention to detail evident in their craftsmanship, and they delivered with flying colors.”
JetSuite’s fleet of 13 Phenom 100s underwent:
- A 12- or 24-month inspection
- Engine overhaul
- Installation of Gogo Biz high-speed wireless internet
- Service bulletin compliance
- Interior upgrades to leather and other soft goods
- Paint refresh of JetSuite’s signature red and white paint scheme
“We worked tirelessly around-the-clock to ensure each aircraft’s schedule of work was completed to Clay Lacy Aviation’s highest standards,” said Ned Zolata, manager of CLA’s Embraer-Phenom Authorized Service Center. “As a charter company, we’re in a unique position to understand the importance of returning an aircraft to service on time to avoid disrupting its flight schedule.”
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