Supernal and Clay Lacy partner to prepare FBOs for AAM

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Supernal will help Clay Lacy prepare its FBOs for eVTOL aircraft operations through a new partnership announced at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Supernal’s first official FBO partnership, the five-year agreement will see the companies develop “end-to-end” operational plans for integrating AAM into existing airport infrastructure, with a focus on developing standards and procedures for ground handling, MRO and battery management. Operations are slated to begin later this decade with first customer deliveries planned for 2028.

Diana Cooper, chief partnerships and policy officer at Supernal, said: “Clay Lacy’s state-of-the-art facilities, award-winning customer service and commitment to sustainability make them an ideal partner for Supernal. Availability of infrastructure will be critical to scaling the AAM industry, and this partnership is the latest step in ensuring the ecosystem is thoughtfully designed for future commercial eVTOL operators.”

Supernal will also support Clay Lacy’s work to integrate power and charging infrastructure for electric aviation. Initially, the partnership will focus on two of Clay Lacy’s FBO locations at Orange County and Van Nuys, aligning with Supernal’s Southern California launch plans. The partnership will then expand to Clay Lacy’s broader network.

Scott Cutshall, president of real estate and sustainability at Clay Lacy, said: “Clay Lacy Aviation has a 57-year history of firsts in the aviation industry, and we are committed to support the launch of sustainable, innovative solutions such as these from Supernal. Supernal and Clay Lacy share strong commitments to sustainable aviation, safe and efficient operations and a superior passenger experience that benefits the communities we serve.”

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