Ben Smith joins the Islander manufacturer to lead global spares, repairs, upgrades and operator support, modernising systems and improving responsiveness.

The S-TEC 3100 digital flight control system is an affordable upgrade for the Islander retrofit market, offering customers a next generation autopilot capability that enhances safety and is simple to fit.

With a new lease under its belt, Britten-Norman will be undertaking manufacturing and maintenance in Fareham for at least the next 15 years. It has also purchased nine ex-MoD aircraft to repurpose for the civilian market.