On this day in aviation history, June 12, 1965-60 years ago-the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander took to the skies for the first time. Designed in the United Kingdom by Britten-Norman, the Islander was ...
UK airframer Britten-Norman plans to accelerate production of its Islander utility aircraft, after receiving a fresh funding boost from a Northern Ireland-based investor. On 14 October, the company ...
An artistic representation of Xen Aviation's aircraft livery on the BN2T-4S Islander. Credit: Britten-Norman After finalizing fresh funding in October, Britten-Norman is now hoping to produce its ...
LONDON—Regional airliner manufacturer Britten-Norman is working to complete its first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years by March, paving the way for a production ramp-up to eight aircraft per year ...
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained new owners alongside fresh investment in the business, analysis of company records reveals. On 14 October, the Bembridge, Isle of Wight-based ...