San Francisco, CA – 10/8/25 – Portside, a leading provider of modern, cloud-based solutions for business aviation, today announced that Clay Lacy Aviation, one of the most respected names in private aviation with more than 55 years of excellence in aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and FBO services, has adopted Avianis as its flight scheduling and operations platform. The complex, large-scale implementation underscores Portside’s expertise in delivering seamless, high-value results for leading operators worldwide.

Clay Lacy Aviation operates a growing nationwide fleet that requires a scalable, integrated platform supporting flight scheduling, crew coordination, compliance tracking, and maintenance oversight. By moving to Avianis, Clay Lacy gains a single system that strengthens daily operations – providing an even smoother experience for aircraft owners and charter clients.

“Our clients expect the very best every time they fly with us,” said Ken Webster, VP Flight Operations at Clay Lacy Aviation. “Avianis gives us a modern, unified platform that makes our operations more seamless and ensures we continue delivering the highest levels of safety, service, and efficiency.”

Avianis is a powerful, web-based platform designed to streamline and optimize every aspect of flight operations for operators of all sizes. From its highly customizable Schedule Board to advanced tools for crew compliance, duty limits, and maintenance tracking, Avianis brings all core functions into one connected platform. This comprehensive approach enables operators like Clay Lacy to run more efficient, compliant, and transparent operations while ensuring aircraft and crew are always ready for mission success.

As part of the broader Portside ecosystem, Clay Lacy will also have access to additional integrated products and capabilities designed to drive even greater efficiencies, like fuel management via FuelAssist, and Owner Service optimization tools via Portside Owner Portal. Together, these solutions create a unified platform that streamlines operations, enhances compliance, and delivers measurable value across the organization.

“Clay Lacy is a recognized leader in private aviation, and we are proud to partner with them,” said Alek Vernitsky, CEO at Portside. “This implementation highlights not only the scalability and power of Avianis, but also the expertise of our team in supporting complex projects that drive measurable value for our customers.”

About Portside

Portside is a leading provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the global aviation industry, serving business, government, and corporate aviation, regional commercial airlines, and aircraft leasing & finance. With a team of 330 professionals across 40+ countries, Portside supports over 1,300 enterprise customers.Trusted by operators worldwide, Portside’s solutions empower business aviation organizations to achieve greater efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2025 – Avianis, a leading flight management system by Portside, today announced its integration with Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace to streamline staffing for business aviation operators. The integration gives Avianis users direct access to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace’s comprehensive database of business aviation professionals.

Avianis users can now connect to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace to create job postings directly from their Avianis profile. The integration offers direct access to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace’s centralized recruitment platform enabling users to manage hiring needs without leaving their Avianis profile.

“This partnership with Jet Aviation Staffing reflects our mission to revolutionize business aviation by driving simplicity,” said Alek Vernitsky, CEO of Portside. “Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace gives operators a smarter, simpler way to source talent and stay mission-ready. It’s a meaningful step toward digitizing the industry, reducing silos, and putting operators back in control of their workforce.”

Almost every aspect of the recruitment process, including candidate search, application review, and tracking, is integrated into a single digital system for more informed decision-making while minimizing administrative load, eliminating manual data entry and toggling between systems, and streamlining crew management end-to-end. As trip or staffing updates occur, data syncs automatically across both systems.

By removing silos and automating critical workflows, Avianis and Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace help operators stay agile, elevate service delivery, and adapt to the growing complexity of business aviation.

Portside Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for business aviation, is proud to announce the launch of Horizon, a groundbreaking software designed to meet the needs of larger, more complex flight departments, fractional ownership programs, and jet card operators. Built with flexibility and scalability in mind, Horizon is a fully cloud-based, modular platform that empowers operators with advanced reporting, seamless third-party integrations, and powerful API capabilities.

Horizon streamlines aviation management by offering a highly configurable system that eliminates the need to navigate multiple platforms, providing a unified interface where critical operational, financial, and compliance data are easily accessible. The software is backed by industry experts and features Microsoft Power BI reporting, real-time wind data, and built-in crew training tracking with automated compliance alerts. Optimized for remote workforces, Horizon ensures seamless access to critical information anytime, anywhere, while incorporating advanced security and compliance standards to safeguard sensitive data.

As part of the Portside Platform, Horizon integrates effortlessly with existing aviation solutions, allowing operators to enhance their workflow without disruption. Having been deployed by one of the largest operators in the United States, Horizon is a proven, enterprise-grade solution that sets a new standard for efficiency, visibility, and control in business aviation.

“Horizon is a direct response to the growing need for a more flexible, powerful, and user-friendly software solution in the business aviation space,” said Alek Verntisky, CEO at Portside Inc. “We designed this platform to address the challenges faced by complex flight departments and operators who require scalability, automation, and real-time insights to optimize their operations.”