First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing on the Isle of Wight
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First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing on the Isle of Wight

27 Aug 2026 · Originally published 27 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing - The Manufacturer
Britten-Norman has begun ground testing the first Islander aircraft to be fully manufactured at its Bembridge facility since production returned to the UK. This milestone marks the start of a new production cadence at the site, which has seen its workforce grow by 40% to support the return of complete civil aircraft manufacturing to the country.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Isle Of Wight
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