08/31/2026
For Session 3 of the Youth Leadership Airport Academy, our cohort shifted its focus to the future of eco-friendly aviation during an immersive visit to Clay Lacy Aviation's facilities with Jacob Haik and Luis Rivas.
The future leaders engaged in an interactive Q&A panel with industry trailblazers, including Jacob Haik (Van Nuys Airport Manager, LAWA) and Luis Rivas (Safety and Sustainability Specialist, Clay Lacy Aviation). Students learned firsthand how professionals are pioneering sustainable practices, introducing eco-friendly innovations into general aviation, and becoming leaders in aviation.