First fully UK-built Islander completes maiden flight
Britten-Norman’s first BN2B-26 Islander assembled entirely in the United Kingdom from individual components completed its maiden flight from Bembridge Airport on the Isle of...
First fully UK-built Islander begins testing ahead of September flight
The first BN2B-26 Islander manufactured entirely in the UK since Britten-Norman brought production back to Bembridge has entered ground testing, with its maiden flight...
Britten-Norman advances UK-based Islander production with first delivery set for 2026
Britten-Norman has reached a key milestone in its plan to fully relocate Islander aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight,...
ECT Aviation expands into cargo with BN2T-4S Islander on Europe–North Africa routes
ECT Aviation, based in the Republic of Ireland, is entering the dedicated cargo market with the acquisition of its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft....
Britten-Norman celebrates 60 years of the Islander and prepares for the future
Britten-Norman marks the 60th anniversary of the Islander aircraft, first flown on 13 June 1965.
Designed for rugged reliability by founders John Britten and...
Miraculous escape as small plane crashes in Vanuatu: Passengers unharmed amidst significant damage
In a fortunate turn of events, all 6 passengers and 2 crew members on a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander registered YJ-AL3 that crashed during take-off...
SJC Group Malta and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 2 new Islander aircraft
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman and Malta-based SJC Group have signed a Letter of Intent to order two factory-new Islander aircraft, with an option for...
Britten-Norman repatriates aircraft production to the UK
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman reveals plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle...
JAGS Aviation of Guyana grows Britten-Norman Islander fleet
Guyana-based JAGS Aviation expands its fleet with an additional Islander from UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman.The latest addition to the fleet will support the many...
Britten-Norman Islander BN2T-4S type approved by the FAA
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Rolls Royce model 250 powered BN2T-4S Islander turboprop...
Britten-Norman works with Garmin to bring Engine Electronic Flight Instrumentation to the Islander range
UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, is working with avionics technology company Garmin to develop the TXi Engine Indication System (EIS) for its turboprop Islanders.The Development...
Britten-Norman works to deliver zero-carbon flights to the Isles of Scilly.
Another critical step has been taken towards making zero-carbon flights to the Isles of Scilly commercially available. Three companies jointly signed a Letter of Intent...