Britten-Norman has been designing and manufacturing aircraft for over 70 years. Our primary product, the Islander, is one of the world’s most successful and enduring aircraft designs. The Islander is versatile and durable, able to operate with ease in challenging environments. It can take off and land almost anywhere, including beaches and jungle clearings. This has made the Islander world renowned as a trusted work horse. By providing lifeline and life-saving services, the Islander has long served as the backbone of communities around the world. Innovation is important to Britten-Norman. We hold a wide variety of aviation approvals and specialise in bringing the latest aerospace technologies to market. Some of our current R&D projects include partnering with fellow UK SME’s to develop new capabilities for our aircraft, including electric and autonomous operations. We have facilities around the world, supporting customers and operators in over 100 countries.
| Website | http://www.britten-norman.com |
| Revenue | $25.2 million |
| Employees | 127 (65 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Industry | Aviation & Aerospace |
| Keywords | Aircraft Manufacturer, Aviation, Aircraft Design, Aerospace, General Aviation, Aircraft Engineering, Short Takeoff And Landing, Passenger Aircraft, Cargo Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Parts, Fixed Wing Aircraft |
| Competitors | Airbus, Boeing, Beechcraft, Embraer, Textron Aviation Defense, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Diamond Aircraft, Gulfstream Aerospace, Twin Commander Aircraft LLC +29 more (view full list) |
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The Britten-Norman annual revenue was $25.2 million in 2026.
William Hynett is the Non Executive Director of Britten-Norman.
65 people are employed at Britten-Norman.