Tag: Britten-Norman

• Tuesday, June 9th 2026 - 23:38 UTC

  Falklands: good news for FIGAS, next NB Islander assembly “scheduled in the coming weeks”

  

  Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, Britten-Norman has confirmed that the first new Islander to be produced through its fully reshored UK production line has reached 75% completion at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, with final assembly scheduled in the coming weeks.

• Wednesday, February 25th 2026 - 14:19 UTC

  Falklands, review and challenges for FIGAS, the Islands Air Service

  

  A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft replacement project, which has encountered several delays.

• Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - 08:36 UTC

  Falklands will receive first Islander of a revamp funded Britten-Norman

  

  Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading utility aircraft manufacturer, has completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland-based Beechlands Enterprises.

• Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:00 UTC

  “Land Rover of the skies manufacturer” facing financial problems

  

  Six months after Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman launched a plan to quadruple its output, the historic firm's future hangs in the balance. The maker of the affectingly known 'Land Rover of the skies' is considering bringing in administrators, according to reports.

• Monday, December 7th 2020 - 13:19 UTC

  Falklands's FIGAS expands fleet with the delivery of Islander VP-FMC

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has taken delivery of a brand new BN2B-26 Islander – registration VP-FMC – to add to its existing fleet. This the first new aircraft that the government has purchased in 30 years and represents a significant investment in FIGAS’ expanding operations, the islands' government informed in this statement.

• Saturday, June 20th 2020 - 10:18 UTC

  Islanders manufacturer, Britten-Norman celebrates 55th anniversary. Backbone of Falklands air service

  

  The UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Islander’s maiden flight with a look to the future of British Aviation. The Islander is one of the world’s most successful and enduring aircraft designs.

• Friday, February 15th 2019 - 11:59 UTC

  Falklands makes public AAIB investigation into Islander VP-FBM incident

  

  The Falkland Islands government has made public the release from the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch referred to an incident involving one of the Islands Air Service Islander, during a regular landing last June.

• Thursday, February 7th 2019 - 10:08 UTC

  Falklands' air service latest incorporation delayed waiting for airworthiness documentation

  

  In January, a newly leased aircraft from Britten-Norman arrived in the Falkland Islands to provide an additional resource to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service during the height of the summer season. The plan was to carry out a 100 hours inspection and to fit flotation tyres before the aircraft – registration G-BCEN – would begin to carry passengers.

• Wednesday, March 21st 2018 - 07:49 UTC

  Falklands' air service upgrading avionics of its fleet of Islanders

  

  Britten-Norman has reported that it completed the first in a series of avionics upgrades to a fleet of five BN2B-26 Islanders owned and operated by the Falkland Island Government Aviation Services (FIGAS). The avionics are being upgraded to the Garmin G600 glass cockpit standard including the GTN650/750 GPS/NAV/COMM, GTX335R remote transponder and electronic engine instruments.