BN-2A/B Islander aircraft
     
The ubiquitous Islander is the best-selling commercial aircraft produced in Western Europe. Adaptable, versatile and durable, it has an unsurpassed record of solving transportation problems simply and economically in some of the world's harshest environments.
   
Ten seats, twin engines and a design driven by the requirement for ease of operation provide exceptional levels of utilisation. Constant refinement ensures that the Islander continues to excel in modern-day roles including environmental protection, transportation, air ambulance, fisheries protection, photo surveying, policing and parachuting to name but a few.

Since the launch of the original BN2 Piston Islander in 1965, we have prided ourselves in building the most rugged and reliable Short Take Off & Landing (STOL) aircraft on the market. For the majority of our customers the Islander still provides the only viable solution for short sector and rough field operations.
  
 	  
Strength and safety:

Continuous tip-to-tip box-section main wing spar with no published fatigue life
Twin-engine power for enhanced safety in all types of operation
Exceptional low-speed and single-engine handling
Manufactured in accordance with BCAR Section K and FAR part 23 with part 135 approval

Reliability:

Fixed under-carriage
All-manual primary flight controls
No complex systems or hydraulics
Conventional dual controls manually operating tables and push-pull rods
Fixed telescopic landing gear with steerable nose-wheel

STOL capability:

Operates readily from 350m unprepared strips - including beaches, jungle clearings and grass
Wide wheel track and double main wheels for optimum ground roll stability
Low-pressure tyres (35psi/2.4 bar) for soft-field operation

Ease of maintenance:

High ground clearance for propeller minimises damage from debris
Easy access service panels
No special tools required
Elevator and rudder trim tabs
Dual mainwheels interchangeable with nosewheel

Multi-Role flexibility:

Uninterrupted square-section fuselage and flat cabin floor for rapid reconfiguration
Low load height and two wide side doors for easy passenger and cargo access
High-wing configuration providing maximum unobstructed field of view for surveillance tasks
Economical low loiter speed with twin-engine safety for policing and land or sea surveillance
Four under-wing hard points for external stores
Optional special-mission features including sliding door (opens in flight), blister windows and full-length sliding seat rails/cargo tie-down points

Economy:

Less then one maintenance man-hour for every revenue hour flown with low Direct Operating Costs