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.

About Clay Lacy

Founded in 1968 by legendary aviator and industry pioneer Clay Lacy. Today, Clay Lacy Aviation is the world’s most experienced operator of private jets. Prominent individuals and leading corporations trust Clay Lacy for aircraft management, charter, maintenance, avionics, interiors and FBO services. The company has aircraft operations and regional offices across the U.S., including full-service FBOs at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, and Waterbury-Oxford Airport, with a future location serving Sun Valley, Idaho. Clay Lacy also operates FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance centers in Los Angeles and Oxford, Connecticut. With the most knowledgeable team in the industry, Clay Lacy delivers superior safety, service and value to aircraft owners and jet travelers worldwide. Visit claylacy.com