Great Britten: airframer completes first flight of UK-built Islander

Manufacturer hails key milestone in production-reshoring effort. Britten-Norman is gearing up for the delivery in the coming weeks of the first BN-2 Islander assembled from detailed component level in the UK. To be handed over to customer the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), the piston-twin (MSN2317) performed its maiden sortie on 3...

• Published date: 04-09-2026 03:14 PM