Great British manufacturing takes flight as first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years rolls out on Isle of Wight

A famous British aircraft is being built on home soil once again, with the first fully UK-manufactured Britten-Norman Islander in almost six decades rolling out of the company’s factory at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The new aircraft, number 2317, emerged from Britten-Norman’s production facility after its engines, propellers, cowlings, electrical systems, brakes and … Continue reading Great British manufacturing takes flight as first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years rolls out on Isle of Wight