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Britten-Norman flies first Islander built wholly in the UK since 1968

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Britten-Norman’s BN2B Islander serial 2317 made its first flight on Sept. 3, marking the first Islander built wholly in the UK since 1968. The milestone advances the manufacturer’s production-reshoring effort, with delivery expected in the coming weeks and a second aircraft already in production at Bembridge.

Discovered 2026-09-12T10:50:41.346359-07:00 | 2026-09-12T10:50:41.346359-07:00

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  • The first wholly UK-built Islander since 1968 marks a concrete step in Britten-Norman’s return of Islander production to the Isle of Wight.
  • A second aircraft is already in production at Bembridge, indicating the milestone is part of an ongoing manufacturing effort rather than a one-off flight.
  • The aircraft’s expected delivery in the coming weeks provides the next operational checkpoint for the reshored production line.

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