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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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News from Business Air News

WMS and Britten-Norman test airborne 5G system

November 30, 2025

A BN2T-4S Islander aircraft will demonstrate stratospheric 5G connectivity, providing potential emergency and remote-area communications.

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Britten-Norman appoints chief operating officer

November 10, 2025

The company has hired aerospace veteran Richard Milne as COO to drive delivery performance, strengthen engineering capability and support the company’s growth and modernisation plans.

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Britten-Norman works with CAE to promote Islanders

November 1, 2025

Operated by CAE for more than a decade, the aircraft are currently configured for surveillance missions but can be reconfigured to 10-seat commuter or cargo operations, offering potential buyers flexibility in use.

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September 20, 2025	Britten-Norman on track to produce Islanders on Isle of Wight
July 7, 2025	ECT chooses Islander for Europe to North Africa cargo
June 20, 2025	Britten-Norman marks six decades of its Islander
November 4, 2024	Xen Aviation acquires first BN2T-4S Islander for Guyana
October 17, 2024	Britten-Norman receives Beechlands cash injection
July 29, 2024	Islander completes flight trials for 5G infrastructure from the sky
April 22, 2024	Britten Norman celebrates 70th anniversary
March 28, 2024	Britten-Norman secures investment for long term
September 25, 2023	UK production of iconic Islander begins at Britten-Norman
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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