B-N advances production as Islander full build returns to Isle of Wight

The company has passed the halfway point in building the first fully UK-assembled Islander, with workforce expansion and facility upgrades supporting reshored production plans.

UK production of Islander begins at Britten-Norman

The company is planning for new aircraft production to increase fourfold by 2027 with strong economic performance and increased revenue projected.

Britten-Norman and CAeS merge for a future in hydrogen

The combined company's ambition extends beyond the Islander and the sub-regional market, with the intention to design and manufacture new 'clean sheet' aircraft up to 100 seats powered using zero carbon technology.

FAA grants type certification to turbine Islander

Britten-Norman is also currently progressing type certification approval for the BN2T-4S Islander in India and Canada, and has aircraft in manufacture at its Solent manufacturing facilities at Daedalus and Bembridge.