British aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, announces the appointment of Richard Milne as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role has been created to provide key focus on efficient execution of deliveries, accelerating the company’s growth plans and scaling engineering operations and out...

Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer behind the Islander, has launched a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service, providing operators with full lifecycle support for their fleets. The programme enables operators to transition from existing aircraft to new Islanders with Britten-N...

Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the Islander aircraft, has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK. Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than...

Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the Islander aircraft, has appointed Ben Smith as Head of Aftermarket to lead its global support strategy and drive aftermarket growth. Ben joins with more than a decade of experience in technical sales, digital services, and aviation support, having previously led...

Evia Aero, a German company dedicated to transforming European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. The 15 Islander aircraft acquired from Britten-Norman will commence deliver...

Britten Norman has secured new investment from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”), a Private Equity firm that focuses on operational improvement and business transformation. The new investors are making funds available to Britten-Norman to fund working capital and to d...

Island Airways is a unique 76-year-old family run business. The company serves Beaver Island's small community, which has a year-round population of 600. The operation is run by husband and wife, Angela and Paul Welke from Welke Airport, a privately owned public use airport on the Northea...