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The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a British light utility aircraft and regional airliner that has been in production for more than 55 years. It was developed in 1963 as a simple and inexpensive twin piston engine aircraft that emphasised payload over range and cruising speed, given its low wing and span loading. The design brief also encompassed ease of access to remote locations within the short haul sector.

The type uses a light alloy monocoque approach and the structure is designed to give rise to and experience low levels of stress. It has an infinite fatigue life without testing. Manufacturing costs were kept down as both the wings and tail surfaces maintain a constant chord and thickness, while the ribs within the wing are all identical.

On 13 June, 1965 the first prototype BN-2 Islander conducted its maiden flight, powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce/Continental IO-360B piston engines. These were later replaced by more powerful Lycoming O-540-E engines, which were located further outboard on the wings for superior single-engine climb performance. 24 April, 1967 saw the first first flight of a production Islander. Type certification was received from the UK in August 1967, and by US authorities in December of the same year.

Various cabin configurations and equipment load outs are available to suit a wide variety of different purposes, including charter flights, scheduled flights, agricultural uses, aerial firefighting, air freight, VIP/executive transport, aerial surveillance, air ambulance, paradropping and law enforcement.

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Manufacturing data

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News from Business Air News

Torres Strait Air brings zero-emission flight to Australia

October 9, 2023

Australia is to get a fleet of hydrogen-electric-powered Britten-Norman Islanders. The aircraft will be converted to hydrogen-electric propulsion for Torres Strait Air's island routes.

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UK production of iconic Islander begins at Britten-Norman

September 25, 2023

The Islander will be built in the UK for the first time since production was moved to Eastern Europe in the late 1960s. The first UK Islander now in production is due for completion in May 2024.

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Torres Strait Air confirms $25m deal for ten Islanders

August 30, 2023

The aircraft will be among the first to be produced from the UK manufacturer's new production line at Bembridge airport on the Isle of Wight and will go into service across the protected Torres Strait region.

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August 3, 2023	Refurbished facilities will house zero-emissions development for CAeS
July 7, 2023	SJC Group signals intent for Islander aircraft
June 12, 2023	Britten-Norman gives green light to UK manufacturing
June 11, 2023	Genesys ready to install S-TEC 3100 on Islander
May 19, 2023	JAGS boosts fleet with Islander addition
April 24, 2023	B-N seizes the zero emission initiative with Cranfield merger
April 24, 2023	Cranfield welcomes Evolito to Project Fresson
January 16, 2023	Latest Genesys autopilot to be certified for B-N Islander
December 15, 2022	Air New Zealand selects partners for next-gen fleet ambitions
November 17, 2022	Evia Aero scales up CAeS hydrogen-powered order
November 10, 2022	Monte and CAeS ink deal for hydrogen-electric modification kits
August 22, 2022	Cranfield receives investment for Project Fresson advancement
July 23, 2022	CAeS to supply Evia Aero with 10 modified Islanders
June 22, 2022	Evia and Cranfield to bring hydrogen powered air services to northern Europe
November 8, 2021	Companies say it's Scilly not to strive for zero carbon
September 17, 2021	B-N sells Seychelles Islanders for short hops
April 4, 2021	Project Fresson gears up with some top contributors
April 4, 2021	Visitors cannot get to Vanuatu despite only one COVID case
December 9, 2020	First of two new Islanders arrives in the Falklands
October 12, 2020	B-N and Blue Bear work towards autonomous flight goal
July 15, 2020	Colombian authorities approve MTV-14 prop
January 12, 2020	Perspectives: Marketing is key for fleet expansion, says Estonia's Diamond
November 25, 2019	Businesses team up to deliver green Islander
August 31, 2019	Great Lakes gets big break with Islander
July 14, 2019	FIGAS makes preparations for Islander arrivals
July 2, 2019	Mission-equipped Islander joins CIAS for rescue duties
May 14, 2019	FIGAS figures two more Islanders will do the trick
January 15, 2019	Britten-Norman set on Malta to expand training capabilities
August 16, 2017	FLN takes on Islander for coastal missions
October 15, 2012	Belgian coastguard upgrades Islander with Garmin
September 10, 2012	Me and my aircraft; Piston twins: Numbers decline, but the humble piston twin still earns its keep all around Europe
September 1, 2011	High definition camera spies distant birds

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