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In August 1972, seven years after entry into service of the BN-2 Islander, development started on the more powerful Turbo Islander. Initial testing showed that the Lycoming LTP101 turboprop engines were too powerful for the aircraft, so were replaced by a pair of Allison 250-B17C turboprops; the project evolved into the Turbine Islander, BN-2T instead. Production commenced in 1979, although the model is now powered by Rolls-Royce model 250 B17 320hp engines.

The BN-2T has seating for up to nine passengers. Its design lends itself to easy reconfiguration between a wide variety of roles. It is designed to operate in harsh environments, to land and take off from snow packed landing strips or sandy beaches, and is employed in commuter, air ambulance and freight roles, as well as for specialist operational roles such as oil pollution detection, search and rescue, crime interdiction and counter-terrorism missions. It is, the company claims, a high capacity, multi-role, high frequency, rough terrain, short take off and landing workhorse.

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Britten Norman celebrates 70th anniversary

April 22, 2024

The business was conceived as an aircraft modification company before a gap in the market was identified for a high payload, short sector, STOL aircraft capable of operating anywhere with little infrastructure or support.

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Britten-Norman secures investment for long term

March 28, 2024

The board has looking for the right investment to allow Britten-Norman to deliver its plans to scale up output to meet demand, and following much interest has identified an investor who will do just that.

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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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June 12, 2023	Britten-Norman gives green light to UK manufacturing
June 11, 2023	Genesys ready to install S-TEC 3100 on Islander
January 27, 2023	Islander BN2T-4S type approved by the FAA
August 22, 2022	Turbine Islander gains EIS information boost
July 29, 2021	Islanders to be given a new lease of life
January 15, 2019	Britten-Norman set on Malta to expand training capabilities

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