Clay Lacy Adds Legacy, Praetor To Embraer Mx Bona Fides

Clay Lacy Aviation has added Legacy and Praetor business jets to its Embraer-authorized service center credentials, the Van Nuys Airport (VNY)-based aircraft charter, management, maintenance provider, and FBO operator announced this week. The expanded credentials allow it to perform service on the Legacy 450, 500, 600, and 650, and Praetor 500 and 600, in addition to its existing authorization for the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.

“We have been an authorized service center for Phenom aircraft since 2009 and are honored by Embraer’s continued trust and support,” said Clay Lacy v-p of maintenance Ed Mirzakhanian. “We are excited to support all Embraer owners and these outstanding aircraft with our growing team of factory-trained experts and continued investment in specialized tooling to provide superior service.”

Operating from its 152,000-sq-ft service center at VNY, the company provides heavy airframe inspections, engine and APU maintenance, and light line maintenance. It has performed more than 10,000 hours of work on Phenom 100s and 300s and recently wrapped up some of the first 10-year Phenom 100 inspections.