Britten-Norman names Ben Smith Head of global aftermarket

Britten-Norman, the manufacturer of the Islander aircraft and provider of aircraft support and modifications, has appointed Ben Smith as Head of Aftermarket to oversee its global support strategy and drive growth in the aftermarket sector. Smith brings over a decade of experience in technical sales, digital services and aviation support, having previously led Garmin’s aviation […]

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William Hynett to join Britten-Norman Board after over 20 years as CEO

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Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer known globally for its Islander series, has announced that William Hynett OBE will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to become a Non-Executive Director on the company’s Board. After more than two decades of dedicated leadership, Hynett will now focus on shaping the company’s strategic direction as it

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Florian Kruse, CEO of Evia Aero (l) and William Hynett, Chief Executive at Britten-Norman (r)

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Evia Aero, a pioneering German company committed to revolutionising European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent (LoL) with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Deliveries of the 15 Islander aircraft are set to begin in early 2027. Following delivery, the aircraft will be converted into zero-emissions platforms,

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The Falkland Islands Government has placed an order for four BN2B-26 Islanders

Falkland Islands modernises fleet with order for Britten-Norman aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent with Britten-Norman to acquire four BN2B-26 Islander aircraft for US$9.75 million. This order is part of a wider effort to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) fleet as it celebrates 75 years of service. The new planes will complement the existing order for

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Britten-Norman secures major investment from Beechlands Enterprises

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Britten-Norman, a UK utility aircraft manufacturer, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland-based Beechlands Enterprises. This investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform the company’s aftermarket business. The firm will expand its UK manufacturing operations, aiming to produce up to eight aircraft annually in phase

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The new production line officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Britten-Norman sees manufacturing of Islander aircraft return to UK

MRO & Production

Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer, has begun the manufacture of its iconic Islander aircraft back on English soil. The company transitioned its manufacturing operations to Eastern Europe back in the 1960s. The first UK-manufactured Islander should roll off the new production line in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, in May 2024. The Islander is the world’s

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Britten-Norman BN2 Islander inflight over Torres Strait

Torres Strait Air to expand fleet – orders ten more Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Sub-regional Australian carrier Torres Strait Air has announced that as part of its five-year expansion plan, it is to acquire ten new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft and an estimated cost of $25 million. [DD1] The carrier currently has an existing fleet of seven of the aircraft which form the backbone of the local community and its economy,

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Commuter airline Spirit Air India, has ordered six BN2T-42 Islander aircraft

Spirit Air India to acquire six BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of six factory-new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft from UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman. The BN2T-4S Islander is powered by twin Rolls-Royce (Allison) Model 250 turboprop engines and benefits from an extended cabin, allowing one extra row of seats compared with

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Rendering of a Britten-Norman Islander flying above Valetta, Malta

UK’s Britten-Norman signs MoU for two Islander aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

UK Plane manufacturer Britten-Norman has confirmed the signing of an MoU with Malta’s Simon J Camilleri Holdings (SJC Holdings) for the acquisition of two factory-new Islander turboprop aircraft, with an option for a third. SJC Holdings intends to create a new company, Gulf Med Aviation Services and will deploy the two Islander aircraft across routes

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New manufacturing jigs are in place at Britten-Norman's Bembridge facility in preparation for production output increase

Britten-Norman reveals plans to repatriate aircraft production to UK

MRO & Production

UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has revealed plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The move is a major change for the British SME which has been manufacturing its aircraft in Eastern Europe since the late 1960s. Britten-Norman will invest in new

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Britten-Norman names Ben Smith Head of global aftermarket

William Hynett to join Britten-Norman Board after over 20 years as CEO

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Falkland Islands modernises fleet with order for Britten-Norman aircraft

Britten-Norman secures major investment from Beechlands Enterprises

Britten-Norman sees manufacturing of Islander aircraft return to UK

Torres Strait Air to expand fleet – orders ten more Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

Spirit Air India to acquire six BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft

UK’s Britten-Norman signs MoU for two Islander aircraft

Britten-Norman reveals plans to repatriate aircraft production to UK

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