Exhibit 23.1











                         Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-) pertaining to the First Aviation Services Inc. Stock
Incentive Plan of our report dated April 16, 2003, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of First Aviation Services Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 31, 2003
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.





                                                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Stamford, Connecticut
September 12, 2003