The Britten-Norman Islander is one of the most successful aircraft in British aviation history. Ideal for short-haul high-frequency operations and commuter flights, it's a role that it looks set to fulfil for many years to come
With manufacturing now back in the UK, Britten-Norman is set to increase production of its sought-after Islander over the next few years

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

New investment has allowed Britten-Norman to complete its aircraft manufacturing repatriation programme and given the OEM the opportunity to focus on crucial international aftermarket operations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

In the past two decades, Britten-Norman has been heavily committed to supporting the MOD's use of its Islander and Defender fleet on surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations at home and abroad

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

Manufacturing in the next few years for Britten-Norman will be focussed primarily on the unleaded piston version of the Islander, with around 20% of the aircraft being delivered as turboprops

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

Islanders serve as a vital lifeline for both civilian and commercial sub-regional operations in some of the world's most remote locations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

Bringing construction back to the UK has eased the logistics chain and will allow Britten-Norman to increase production to a baseline of eight aircraft per year in the years ahead

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

William Hynett OBE, chief executive at Britten-Norman

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

A plan to modernise the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service saw an order for four new BN2B-26 Islanders to replace older Islanders that have been operating in the challenging South Atlantic conditions

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

New Islanders have a Garmin G600 TXi glass cockpit as standard

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965

The Islander's construction allows for significant modifications to the basic airframe. Britten-Norman's research and development team based at its Southampton office site

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1965