Britten-Norman has reached a significant stage in its effort to restore full Islander aircraft production to the UK, with the first aircraft from its reshored manufacturing line now 75% complete at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, destined for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), will be the first […]
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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 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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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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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, 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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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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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 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, 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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