My wife and I had the pleasure of flying between Tanna Island and Efate many years ago on one of these aircraft as passengers. Our baggage and ourselves were weighed before boarding with a few other Islanders complete with bags of fruit they were taking back to Efate. A fantastic short trip sitting behind the young pilot and a great view out of the large windows. A beautiful part of the world and the only time I have stood on top of a active volcano
peter banfield, e-mail, 01.03.2015 07:27
B-N has moved to Lee on Solent, Hants, and expanded.
berend, e-mail, 20.10.2014 14:20
Tango-Charlie-Tango was written of at Nov.9th 1966. pilot, Peter Hillwood and passenger, co pilot Albert Weerda died in that crash. passenger was my grandfather,.....is it possible to get in touch with Peter Bark..?.his Phone number or mail adres? thx Berend Weerda jr.
Brian Goodwin, e-mail, 19.12.2013 16:32
Henry C Manuelaenry Try contacting Loganair at Glasgow Iarport they did have a number of this type of u/c leg in addittion to the Fairey ones.
Henry C Manuelaenry.manuela@gm, e-mail, 13.01.2013 02:03
I lookin for BN-2A-26 AIr 46200/6--MLG AP lockheed Britten Norman Islander Air 48280/6 Main Landing gear looking for ASAP May you know other place arround
Henry C Manuelaenry.manuela@gm, e-mail, 13.01.2013 02:03
I lookin for BN-2A-26 AIr 46200/6--MLG AP lockheed Britten Norman Islander Air 48280/6 Main Landing gear looking for ASAP May you know other place arround
ATHAR BUTT, e-mail, 16.09.2011 08:39
Could anyone tell me the single engine ceiling for both the 260 HP and 300 HP lycoming on the BN2A-26?
maurice dyer, e-mail, 29.07.2011 13:30
Peter bark I too recall fondly my time at BN, then FBN then PBN. 1973-1996. Sadly, Desmond Norman has also gone to that great hangar in the sky. I think the motto of BN in th eold days was; 'we've not made any money, but by heck, we've had a lot of fun doing it.
George, e-mail, 06.03.2011 04:44
We purchased the first one in the US based in Laredo, Tx.. Did many crazy things, part 135, Mexico trips, first roll, they said, great piece of equipment.
K.Cowler, e-mail, 09.02.2010 19:13
My father Henry(Harry) Ellis of the ARB/CAA was the main design surveyor for the authority on this aircraft and worked in close co operation with John Britten and Desmond Norman whom he held in great esteem, during the conception and production of this aircraft.
Peter Bark, e-mail, 12.01.2010 01:06
I was part of the team that built the first Islander. She got her name from a contest among all the employees who built her.the day of the first roll-out was very exciting for all of us and then the day her wheels first left the ground had all of us cheering. John Britten and Desmond Norman were tow of the finest employers I ever had the privilege of working for. I was very pleased to learn of the companies ultimate success. That first Islanders call sign was "Tango Charlie Tango". I heard that Mr. Britten had passed away, does anyone know if Mr. Norman is still with us.
Gowtam Gujadhur, e-mail, 16.08.2007 08:29
Can you please provide me with indepth information on the systems, airframe construction and the Allison 250 engine. Thank you.
Allan Wright, e-mail, 07.02.2007 11:54
The history can be further updated: (please refer to www.britten-norman.com/history/ for more details. "Pilatus sold the Britten-Norman business in 1998 to Biofarm Inc. The remaned company, Britten-Norman Ltd., went into receivership in 2000. In May 2000 the assets were purchased and a new company B-N Group was formed. B-N Group and subsidary companies Britten-Norman Aircraft and Fly BN have a thriving business based at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, and at other locations worldwide. Although aircraft production is now single figures each year, B-N Group achieves profitability through the diversity of it's business."
