Clay Lacy is leveraging the growth in the global space sector by becoming an authorised dealer and installer for Starlink, complementing its MRO services at Van Nuys Airport in California and Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut.
Engineered by SpaceX, the satellite-based internet solution enables inflight 4k video calls, streaming, online gaming and virtual private networks. Starlink is part of the largest satellite constellation with over 4,700 satellites in low Earth orbit and constantly launching more.
“Starlink offers business aviation high-speed, global-coverage solutions that can transform the flight experience for passengers, as well as enhance the operations for crew members. We anticipate many aircraft owners will be eager to add this reliable connectivity technology,” said Eddy Diaz, Avionics Manager for Clay Lacy Aviation.
Clay Lacy Aviation operates FAA Part 145 Repair Stations with experienced maintenance technicians and installation teams at its locations in Van Nuys near Los Angeles and Waterbury-Oxford serving New York and the Northeast. The private aviation services provider has extensive experience performing avionics installations and modifications on leading business models including Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, Bombardier and Hawker aircraft. It is also an Embraer Authorized Service Center for the Phenom, Legacy and Praetor airframes.
With Starlink now entering the business aviation market and expanding its list of certifications and supported aircraft, Diaz underlined Clay Lacy’s delight at being able to add to its list of avionics and communications maintenance and installation options as an authorised dealer and installer. Supplemental type certificates are currently available with Clay Lacy for the Bombardier Global 6000, Express and XRS and the Gulfstream G650/ER. Additional models are expected throughout the year, including the Challenger 300/350, Global 5000/5500/6500/ 750, Gulfstream G550/G450/ GIV/ GV, Embraer Legacy 600/650, Praetor and PHenom 300, among others.
Depending on the aircraft model, the anticipated downtime for Starlink ranges from 15 to 25 days, depending on the aircraft model.
