Aircraft · Saturday, 5 September 2026
Britten-Norman completes first flight of UK-built Islander
Britten-Norman has successfully flown the first Islander aircraft built in the UK as part of its production-reshoring initiative.
TL;DR
The aircraft completed its maiden flight on September 4 and is destined for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service. The milestone validates the manufacturer's efforts to bring production back to the UK, supporting local aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
FlightGlobal4 Sept, 15:14 BST
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