Britten-Norman has delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation & Services Inc. (Xen Aviation), marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft ahead of the launch of regional operations in Guyana.
Completed at Britten-Norman’s UK facility, the aircraft will support Xen Aviation’s planned commuter services from Georgetown and will become the first BN2T-4S Islander to enter service in the country.
The BN2T-4S is the enlarged turboprop variant of the Islander, offering around 30% more cabin space and an increased maximum take-off weight of 8,925 lbs (4,408 kg). Powered by twin Rolls-Royce 250-B17F engines, the aircraft delivers enhanced performance while retaining the Islander’s long-established reputation as one of the world’s leading short take-off and landing aircraft.
Purpose-built for dependable day-to-day operations from short, challenging and infrastructure-limited airstrips, the BN2T-4S provides reliable access in environments where runway length, surface conditions and variable weather are routine operational factors. The Islander’s capability is well proven across Guyana and the wider Caribbean, where the aircraft has supported demanding short-field operations from unprepared airstrips for decades.
The aircraft features a modern Garmin glass cockpit and integrated avionics suite, enhancing situational awareness, operational safety and long-term supportability. The BN2T-4S can also be equipped with full airframe de-icing, extending operational capability in more demanding and variable climates.
Britten-Norman continues to support operators worldwide with aircraft delivered to current operational standards, backed by OEM engineering, certification and through-life support.
The BN2T-4S Islander is certified in the UK, EU, US, Canada and Guyana, and is approved to carry up to ten passengers, subject to local air operations regulations.
