Britten-Norman returns full Islander production to Bembridge; first UK-built delivery due spring 2026

Britten-Norman has reached a milestone relocating full Islander production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, the first time the entire aircraft will be built in the UK since the late 1960s; wing assembly completes later this year, final assembly early 2026 and first delivery expected spring 2026.

Discovered 2025-09-16T03:07:32.348498-07:00 | 2025-09-16T03:07:32.348498-07:00

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  • Returns full Islander production to the UK for the first time since the late 1960s, consolidating manufacture at the Bembridge facility.
  • Concrete programme timeline: wing assembly completes later this year, final assembly early 2026 and first delivery planned for spring 2026 — key dates for suppliers and customers.
  • Marks completion of Britten-Norman's programme to relocate full aircraft production to Bembridge, with near-term implications for local manufacturing capacity and procurement.

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