VAN NUYS, California (October 10, 2025) — Clay Lacy Aviation has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance against recognized industry best practices.
First passing its external audit in 1997, Clay Lacy Aviation has held WYVERN safety rating for 29 years, longer than any other company.
“Renewing our WYVERN Wingman Certification is not just about meeting standards, it is about the trust and adherence to safety protocols, continuous monitoring and robust training,” said Eloy Freitas, Clay Lacy Aviation Vice President of Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement. “This certification confirms that Clay Lacy Aviation not only meets but exceeds the highest industry-leading standards in safety management, compliance and operational integrity, ensuring every flight delivers both exceptional service and a deep commitment to safety.”
Achieving Wingman status requires meeting the industry’s most rigorous safety criteria. The scope of the evaluation encompasses a review of the organization’s compliance management system, internal evaluation program, Safety Management System, Human Factors management, Safety Culture analysis, risk management policies, procedures, and practices, emergency response plans, and training programs.
“We applaud Clay Lacy Aviation, the very first Wingman operator, for renewing their Wingman Certification, highlighting ongoing leadership in safety and aircraft operations,” said Andrew Day, Senior Vice President of Operations at WYVERN. “The Wingman program validates operators through detailed assessments and continual safety monitoring.”
About Clay Lacy Aviation
Clay Lacy Aviation is a premier private aviation company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with operations nationwide. Established in 1968 by aviation pioneer Clay Lacy, the company has built a legacy as one of the most experienced and innovative providers of aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and fixed-base operator services.
The company manages one of the largest private aircraft fleets in the United States, serving clients with light to ultra-long-range jets across dozens of airports. Its comprehensive services include on-demand charter flights, FAA Part 145 maintenance, and premium FBO facilities designed to deliver efficiency, comfort, and safety.
Clay Lacy Aviation maintains the industry’s highest safety accreditations, including WYVERN Wingman status. This commitment to safety, paired with a client-first philosophy, ensures every experience is seamless, reliable, and tailored to individual needs.
With over five decades of leadership and innovation, Clay Lacy Aviation continues to set the standard of excellence in private aviation, combining proven expertise with a forward-thinking approach to service, safety, and sustainability.
Learn more about Clay Lacy Aviation here.
About WYVERN
Founded in 1991, WYVERN is an ISO-9001-certified, globally recognized leader in aerospace safety risk management solutions. Providing unparalleled education, training, consulting, coaching, auditing, total enterprise risk management software, and safety data intelligence solutions, WYVERN empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions and to manage risks effectively.
WYVERN’s diverse customer base includes air charter operators, UAS operators, corporate flight departments, aerospace and defense manufacturers, energy companies, power companies, technology companies, air charter brokers, MROs, FBOs, airports, flight schools, and government agencies.
WYVERN’s Mission is to protect lives by inspiring excellence in aerospace safety.
WYVERN’s Vision is for every aerospace organization to have a healthy safety culture.
WYVERN’s Values are Professionalism, Innovation, and Relationships.
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