First UK-manufactured Britten-Norman Islander in 50 years rolls out on the Isle of Wight
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First UK-manufactured Britten-Norman Islander in 50 years rolls out on the Isle of Wight

1 hours ago · Originally published 31 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: First UK-Manufactured BN Islander For More Than 50 Years Unveiled | Aviation Week
Britten-Norman has moved production of its nine-seater Islander aircraft back to its Bembridge facility after decades of manufacturing in Romania. The first completed plane is destined for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, marking a return to domestic production that has already seen the company's local workforce grow by 40%.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Isle Of Wight
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