FirstFlight (FBO)

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is served by FirstFlight, one of the finest Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) in the Northeastern United States.

FirstFlight at AVP offers award-winning FBO services to keep your aircraft operating at peak performance and provide comfort and relaxation while you are on the ground. FirstFlight maintains the same service-level that earned it the distinction of being selected the #1 FBO in the state of Pennsylvania by the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania.

Aircraft Services

* Fueling: From single engine personal aircraft to twin charters and even Air Force One... FirstFlight provides AvFuel Jet-A fuel and AvGas handling services from it's commercial and military approved fuel farm.
* Maintenance: Available 24-hours per day, their highly credentialed maintenance personnel are fully equipped to analyze, troubleshoot and fix your avionics, airframe or engine problem.
* Hangaring: Modern heated hangaring is available.
* Cleaning: Complete interior and exterior aircraft cleaning services, including degreasing and exterior Teflon coatings are offered by highly trained staff.
* Other services: Oxygen, GPU/Power cart, de-icing.

Passenger and Crew Amenities

* Pilots lounge: Relax... Comfortable recliners, cable television and more magazines and newspapers than you could read in a single day. Coffee and fully-stocked vending machines are just down the hall.
* Communications: Telephones and high speed data connections are available to keep you in touch during your visit.
* Attractive lobby area: The perfect area for private charter passengers to congregate while waiting for departure and baggage handling.
* Conference room: The ideal location for quick meetings when you are in transit. Featuring a large private conference area with whiteboard and high speed data connections.
* Courtesy vehicle: Visiting aircraft crews are welcome to use their courtesy vehicle to grab a quick sandwich or visit a local convenient store.
* Catering: Top-quality catering is available to accommodate any customer request. They can even take care of your beloved canine traveler’s dietary requirements.
* Car rentals: Let them know your preferred franchise... car rentals can be easily arranged directly at the customer service desk.
* Flight planning: A full complement of weather information and flight planning computers are available 24 hours a day.

Maintenance

FirstFlight at AVP operates a well-equipped FAA Approved Certified Repair Station (TVMR353S) at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Maintenance services are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. FirstFlight maintenance personnel attend Simuflite and Flight Safety International training and maintain aircraft specific training certificates for Westwind, King Air 90, King Air, Gulfstream, Cessna 208B, Falcon 10, and various Piper products.

The company also performs repairs and downline maintenance for Part 121 commercial operations including US Airways, United Express, and Comair.

Airframe Services
When your aircraft requires airframe maintenance services you can depend on them for major inspections, structural repair, corrosion repair, MSP and JSSI referrals, NDT inspections, service bulletin repairs, engine reinstallation and structural modifications.

Avionics Services
FirstFlight at AVP provides avionics repairs, upgrades, retrofits and troubleshooting services for TCASI, TAWS/EGPWS, AFIS, RVSM, Flat Screen Upgrades, SATCOM Phone/Fax, Flight Management Systems, Multimedia Entertainment Systems.

Engine Services
From complete overhauls and hot sections to various performance upgrades, FirstFlight is a trusted maintenance provider for most Rolls-Royce, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Continental and Lycoming engines.

For more information, click here to access FirstFlight's web site.