World’s First Envision Gold Certified FBO

Clay Lacy Aviation announced the groundbreaking on a sustainability-focused FBO development at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) in Santa Ana, California.

The project is the largest private infrastructure investment in the airport’s history and will involve the redevelopment of it existing 14-acre footprint to establish the world’s first ISI Envision Gold Certified FBO by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure.

The development includes 41,800 square feet of offices and a passenger terminal, four hangars totaling 145,000 square feet, and a 6.7-acre ramp. As are all other Clay Lacy facilities, the Gensler-designed project will be certified carbon neutral by integrating solar panel provisions, EV charging, and efficient building design.

It will also include high-capacity electric aircraft charging to support the growing fleet of all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft that will underpin the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. It will also continue to supply a steady stream of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for piston and jet aircraft.

Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director said, “Clay Lacy is the first of three fixed-based-operators at the airport who will help us transform the entire landscape of John Wayne Airport. The large public-private collective investment not only helps our community, but our regional economy, as well. That means jobs and opportunities for our communities.”

Brian Kirkdoffer, Owner and Chairman of Clay Lacy Aviation said, “I’m so honored today to be standing here to break ground and celebrate what will be one of the finest FBOs and aviation facilities in the world. This development is an investment in the future of Orange County, making it stronger and more competitive on the world stage, attracting and retaining great businesses.”

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