Charter & Fractional
Solairus To Acquire Clay Lacy Air Charter Management Biz
Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft
Solairus Bombardier Global 6500
This Pittsburgh-based Bombardier Global 6500 is one of the 360 business aircraft managed by Solairus Aviation. That fleet will surpass 500 aircraft once it completes the acquisition of Clay Lacy Aviation's aircraft charter management business.

Solairus Aviation is acquiring Clay Lacy Aviation’s aircraft management and charter divisions, which would push the former’s managed fleet beyond 500 aircraft. According to Solairus, this deal—announced in early August and set to close in September—will make it the world’s largest business aircraft management provider.

Brian Kirkdoffer, chair of Clay Lacy’s board, said the deal will allow Clay Lacy to sharpen its focus on its remaining FBO, maintenance, and real estate operations. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.