Britten-Norman Offers Brokerage Service for Islanders

Britten-Norman, which manufactures the Islander family of utility twin-engine aircraft, has launched a brokerage and trade-in service. Announcing the new service on Monday, the company said it will help operators to replace their existing fleets with new-build Islanders that are now being produced on the Isle of Wight in southern England.

Luxembourg-based operator CAE Aviation is the launch customer for the new business unit. It is trying to sell a pair of BN2A-21 Islanders that are currently equipped for surveillance missions, but which could be reconfigured to carry 10 passengers or cargo.

In addition to handling the sales process, Britten-Norman can also refurbish aircraft for new owners. The company said it can handle all aspects of the import/export process, as well as ensuring that operators have access to aircraft before they are able to take delivery of new models.

In its expanded factory, Britten-Norman is gradually increasing production rates of new Islanders, which can be powered by either turboprop or piston engines. The brokerage service is available to clients worldwide.

“Operators want a straightforward way to refresh their fleets with minimal disruption,” said Charlotte Britton, the group’s head of sales. “Our brokerage and trade-in service ensures customers can advance to the next generation of Islanders while keeping existing aircraft in service until the new ones are ready, making the process efficient and fully managed by Britten-Norman.”