Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has recognized Clay Lacy Aviation as part of its Fly Friendly Program at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) for the eighth time since the program was established in 2012. This recognition reflects Clay Lacy’s voluntary measures to reduce aircraft noise in communities surrounding airports.
“Being a ‘Friendly Flyer’ aligns with our overall, thoughtfully better approach to private aviation services and our continued efforts to work with communities to reduce noise and our environmental footprint,” said Dondi Pangalangan, senior v-p of strategic initiatives. “We are committed to being a good neighbor to our communities and to intentionally consider and implement sustainability strategies into all aspects of operations and facilities.”
The Fly Friendly Program recognizes jet operators that go beyond mandatory noise regulations to further reduce noise disruptions at KVNY. Some of the criteria considered by LAWA include increasing southbound jet departures, avoiding overnight flights, and achieving compliance at 99% or greater on No Early Turn and the Quiet Jet Departure programs.
“Clay Lacy reaching these voluntary heights demonstrates the company’s continued efforts to be a great partner with the Van Nuys Airport community,” said David Reich, LAWA’s deputy executive director for mobility planning and strategy. “These programs help our city to appeal to residents and businesses alike, and help make us stronger economically.”