Britten-Norman

From remote settlements to the Amazon rainforest, it enables everyday missions that matter in over 60 countries worldwide.

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Lifting off from a grass airstrip in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Britten-Norman Islander embodies its mission: connecting people in some of the world’s most remote places.

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Investing in production to support Islanders everywhere.

Our latest CNC machine strengthens both new-build and aftermarket spares manufacturing, ensuring greater precision, efficiency, and quality in the components that keep Islanders flying reliably around the world.

If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to take your first step into the aerospace industry, apply now for our Advanced Technical Apprentice role on our Careers page via this link

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This week at Britten-Norman, we’re proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and the incredible impact apprentices have on our business.

At Britten-Norman, we value curiosity, support continuous learning, and help you build a long-term career in aerospace.

The Britten-Norman Islander has been operating reliably from remote, unprepared airstrips around the world for decades.
Designed for short fields, harsh environments, and low operating costs, the Islander is not new to STOL operations.
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No runway? No problem!

Whether it’s sand, snow, or grass, the Islander turns almost any surface into a runway.

Go where others can’t.

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Engineering Design Office Intern Job Opening: Engineering Design Office Intern at Britten-Norman in Southampton.

Work on real projects that impact aircraft flown worldwide. Kickstart your aerospace career with Britten-Norman.

Apply now using this link!
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Our Design Office internship applications are now open.

Be part of the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer and gain hands-on aerospace design experience. Work with engineers, create design solution and prepare technical reports.

We wish you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in 2026.

Season’s Greetings from Britten-Norman!

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank our customers, partners, suppliers and colleagues around the world for their continued support and collaboration.

Need a bit of inspiration for Christmas?

Our Britten-Norman Islander tree ornaments are a charming addition, and they are ideal for gifting too.

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The BN2T-4S Islander has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification.

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Britten-Norman and World Mobile Stratospheric partner to demonstrate airborne 5G connectivity.

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We’re delighted to announce that Richard Milne has joined Britten-Norman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing over 30 years of aerospace leadership to support our next phase of growth.

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BRITTEN-NORMAN LAUNCHES OEM-BACKED AIRCRAFT BROKERAGE AND TRADE-IN SERVICE - Britten-Norman End-to-end support helps Islander operators modernise fleets with minimum disruption. Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer behind the iconic Islander, has launched a new Aircraft Brokerag...

Its sales team supports operators with import/export processes and connects aircraft with buyers worldwide.

With expanded UK production, Britten-Norman offers a seamless, OEM-managed path to fleet renewal.

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Currently configured for surveillance, these aircraft can be adapted for commuter or cargo operations.

The service draws on Britten-Norman’s technical expertise and access to OEM records.

From selling and refurbishing legacy aircraft to delivering new factory-built Islanders, Britten-Norman manages the entire process end-to-end.

The service is already active, with two BN2A-21 Islanders from CAE Aviation now offered for sale.

Upgrading your Islander fleet just got easier. Britten-Norman’s new Brokerage & Trade-In Service helps operators modernise without downtime.

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We’re scaling up Islander production, and allocation of build slots is already underway.
Operators looking to secure deliveries within the next two years should contact our Sales team now to reserve their slot in the production schedule.

The episode is due out next year so keep an eye out for what was a fantastic day showcasing the great work of our team.
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Michael explored our history with William Hynett, spoke with Pete Dowers about our new build production line, and learned all about an apprentice’s journey into aviation from Ellie Bayne.

We recently welcomed the Rt Hon Michael Portillo to our Bembridge facility for filming part of an upcoming episode of Great British Railway Journeys.

Check out this amazing footage of Great River Air’s Islander tackling the demanding Rude Creek Strip in Yukon Territory, Canada, 
 
Landing and taking off where others can’t.
 
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Built for the world’s toughest runways.Rugged. Reliable. Ready.
 
The Britten-Norman Islander was designed for short, unprepared strips and it’s been mastering them for over 50 years.

As we continue to strengthen our manufacturing capability in the UK, we are preparing to meet the demand for new Islanders from operators worldwide.

Backed by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, Britten-Norman has introduced cutting-edge technologies, including state-of-the-art CNC equipment, and grown its workforce by more than 40% in the past 12 months.

Wing assembly of the first aircraft is expected to be finished later this year, with final assembly scheduled for early 2026 ahead of first delivery in spring 2026.