Aircraft Sales
The majority of our inventory is aircraft we own or have owned. We personally inspect, fly and squawk every sales aircraft before it is listed — which is why we can answer questions about it without calling someone else.
Professional services
Ten ways to work with us
Not every conversation starts with buying an aircraft. Most of what we do sits either side of a transaction — finding, valuing, inspecting, upgrading, delivering and advising.
Acquisition
A good number of MU-2s change hands without ever being advertised. Tell us the model, budget and equipment you want and we will go and find it, then handle the transaction end to end.
Brokerage & Consignment
Selling on your behalf to a market we already know. Your aircraft is presented properly, priced against what has actually sold, and shown to buyers who understand the type.
Valuations
What your MU-2 is worth today and the reasoning behind the number — based on what comparable airframes have actually transacted at, not a published book figure.
Trade-Ins
Trade your aircraft against one of ours. Because we own most of our inventory, a trade is a decision we can make directly rather than broker.
Pre-Purchase Coordination
Coordinated inspection through Carolina Turbine Support, our own FAA Part 145 station that works exclusively on MU-2s. Findings explained in terms of what they cost and what they mean.
Refurbishment Management
From an avionics upgrade to a complete Platinum Series build. Managed on one field, with one point of contact, rather than coordinated across three vendors in three states.
Avionics & Maintenance Coordination
Panel upgrades, scheduled maintenance and component overhaul through CTS, which also holds one of the largest MU-2 parts inventories anywhere.
Delivery & Ferry
Worldwide delivery by crews who fly the type. Air 1st has flown MU-2s across the Pacific, Asia, the Middle East and Europe — including a 2013 round-the-world flight.
MU-2 Consulting
Owner representation and independent advice for people who do not yet own an MU-2, or who own one and want a second opinion on what to do with it.
Why it is all in one place
Sales, parts, maintenance, avionics and the FBO — on one field
Air 1st owns the sales company, the FAA Part 145 repair station and the FBO at KAIK. That is unusual, and it is why an answer rarely requires a callback.
Air 1st Aviation
Sales, acquisition and the Platinum Series programme. Operating since 1977.
Carolina Turbine Support
FAA Part 145 repair station since 1999, working exclusively on MU-2s. Component and accessory overhaul, avionics, and one of the largest MU-2 parts inventories anywhere.
Aiken Aviation
The FBO at KAIK, acquired in 1997. Competitive fuel, with discounts for MU-2 customers.
Not sure which of these you need?
Describe the situation and we will tell you honestly what it calls for — including when the answer is that you do not need us yet.