Schlagwort-Archive: Britten-Norman

Bleifreier Kraftstoff für Islander-Flugzeuge

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Britten-Norman unternimmt mit der Einführung der Unleaded Fuel Modification für seine BN2B-26-Kernmotor (Lycoming O-540-E4C5) Islanderflugzeuge den nächsten Schritt auf dem Weg in die nachhaltige Luftfahrt. Die drei in dieser Modifikation zugelassenen, bleifreien Kraftstoffspezifikationen sind ASTM D7547 (UL 91 & UL 94), DEF-STAN 91-090 (UL 91) und HJELMCO (91/96 UL).

Zusätzlich zur Verringerung ihrer Umweltauswirkungen können Betreiber von Islander-Flugzeugen, die auf bleifreie Kraftstoffe umsteigen, mehrere Vorteile genießen. Dazu gehören Kosteneinsparungen beim Betanken, reduzierte Wartungskosten, der Zugang zu einer breiteren Palette von Flugkraftstoffoptionen, verlängerte Wartungsintervalle und eine verbesserte Sicherheit durch den Einsatz von bleifreien Kraftstoffen.

Die Entscheidung der US-Luftfahrtbehörde Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), die angeführte AVGAS auslaufen zu lassen, hat die Bedeutung des Übergangs zu bleifreien Kraftstoffen weiter unterstrichen. Die Zertifizierung dieser neuen Kraftstoffarten für den Britten-Norman-Insulaner durch die Einführung der Unleaded Fuel Modification öffnet die Tür für weitere Möglichkeiten für neue und umweltfreundliche Kraftstoffarten in der Zukunft. Quelle:’britten-norman.com‘.

Britten-Norman celebrates 70th Anniversary

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Britten-Norman is celebrating its platinum anniversary in 2024, marking 70 years since the company was founded. John Britten and Desmond Norman started their business in 1954, on completion of their apprenticeships at De Havilland. The business was conceived as an aircraft modification company before the two entrepreneurs identified a gap in the market for a high payload, short sector, short take-off and landing aircraft that is capable of operating in some of the most remote parts of the world with the minimum of infrastructure or support. So, 10 years later, the ubiquitous Islander was born. Source: ‘Britten-Norman‘.

Britten-Norman Secures New Investment

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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 drive successful long-term growth. Britten-Norman is the original equipment manufacturer for the “Islander”, an iconic commercial light twin aircraft. In 2024 the company will be celebrating 70 years since it was first established at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight, UK. Source: ‘Britten-Norman‘.

Britten-Norman Brings Aerospace Manufacutring Back to UK

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UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman reveals plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The move is a major change for the British SME which has been manufacturing its aircraft in Eastern Europe since the late 1960s.

Britten-Norman will invest in new jigs and tooling to create two additional production lines as well as modernising production and decarbonising the site with new sustainable energy initiatives.

The investment is in preparation for intensified interest in the Islander following the planned launch of an OEM, zero-emissions Islander aircraft in 2026 as well as wider interest that has resulted from the introduction of finance and leasing options for the resurgent sub-regional aircraft market.

In the coming months, the Company will be embarking on a recruitment campaign, further boosting job creation in the UK’s Solent Local Enterprise Partnership area. The focus will include aircraft fitters and technicians, production engineering, and supply chain roles. The expansion will also create new traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities on the Isle of Wight and in South Hampshire. In addition to the ramp-up in production, the company will be investing in its supply chain and spare parts stock holdings to support its existing operators.

Britten-Norman will retain its 34,000sq ft. stronghold at Solent Airport Daedalus, home of the final assembly line for the Islander. The site also provides OEM aircraft refurbishment, EASA Part 145 MRO services, international field servicing, and specialist avionics and mission systems integration. As a Garmin-approved dealer, the company offers services to the wider General Aviation community.