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Islander enters ground tests ahead of September first flight

MRO & Production

Britten-Norman’s latest Islander has entered its ground test programme, putting the aircraft on course for a first flight in September and eventual delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). The aircraft, which was rolled out at Britten-Norman’s Isle of Wight facility on July 30, will undergo flight testing before being prepared for handover […]

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Xen Aviation has taken delivery of its first BN2T-4S Islander

Xen Aviation introduces first Islander to Guyana

Aircraft & Engines

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

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Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft

Britten-Norman gains Canadian approval for BN2T-4S Islander

Aircraft & Engines

Britten-Norman has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification for the BN2T-4S Islander, the turboprop version of its long-established utility aircraft powered by the Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine. The certification, issued under TCCA Type Certificate A-92, includes several enhancements to the aircraft, most notably an increased maximum take-off weight of 8,925 lbs, strengthening its

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Richard Milne

Britten-Norman names Richard Milne as Chief Operating Officer

People

Britten-Norman has appointed Richard Milne as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The newly created role focuses on boosting delivery performance, accelerating growth and scaling engineering operations. Milne joins the British aircraft manufacturer with over 30 years of aerospace leadership. Most recently, he served as manufacturing engineering director at GKN Aerospace. He began his career

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Islander aircraft in flight

Britten-Norman launches Global Brokerage and Trade-In Service

Other News

Britten-Norman, the British maker of the iconic Islander aircraft, has introduced a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service. The programme gives operators full lifecycle support, allowing them to upgrade to new Islanders with ease. The company will handle aircraft sales, trade-ins, or refurbishments to keep fleets operational without interruption. The service is already in use.

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Britten-Norman names Ben Smith Head of global aftermarket

People

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

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

People

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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