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New British Icelander makes first flight

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Britten-Norman has reported the first test flight of an Icelander from the rebuilt British factory. The machine comes from the production line on the Isle of Wight and marks a further step of relocation.

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Britten-Norman conducts momentous Islander maiden flight ↗

Source date: 04.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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