Solairus Could Manage Over 500 Private Jets After Clay Lacy Deal

Agreement to buy Clay Lacy’s management and charter businesses would expand its controlled fleet.

Jack Daleo

Friday, August 07, 2026 at 02:30 PM ET

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Acquisition would give Solairus a fleet of more than 500 managed jets. [Credit: Solairus Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Solairus Aviation has agreed to acquire the aircraft management and charter units of Clay Lacy Aviation, which will increase its managed fleet to over 500 jets.
This acquisition is expected to solidify Solairus' position as the leading pure-play aircraft management company globally, enhancing cost management, pricing, and customer access.
Clay Lacy Aviation will shift its strategic focus to its core infrastructure businesses, including FBOs, aviation real estate, and aircraft maintenance.
The deal represents the latest in a series of mergers and acquisitions contributing to the consolidation within the private aviation industry.

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San Francisco Bay Area-based Solairus Aviation could see more than 500 jets under its control after agreeing to purchase the management and charter units of Clay Lacy Aviation.

On Friday, Solairus formally announced the agreement and said the added scale would help manage costs, improve pricing, and expand access for customers. The company predicted negotiations would be finalized by the end of next month, until which time the firms will continue operating separately.