B-N Group has appointed Kevin Squibb as md of its manufacturing subsidiary, Britten-Norman Aircraft. Squibb joined Britten-Norman three years ago as operations director for B-N Group, coming from GKN Westland Aerospace, Cowes, where he had spent the majority of his early career.

Said Squibb: “I am delighted with the appointment and pleased that only today the workforce has agreed to new working practices which we are confident will ensure a successful future for Britten-Norman Aircraft.

Britten-Norman manufactures the Islander, Trislander and Defender 4000 range of surveillance and light utility aircraft.