Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the iconic Islander aircraft, has launched its new Global Aircraft Recovery (GAR) service, developed in collaboration with specialist partners including Avitrius Air International.
The service has already demonstrated its effectiveness with its first mission: the successful recovery of a stranded BN2A-21 Islander from Saudi Arabia. Despite complex airspace restrictions and the operational challenges of a region affected by active conflict, the aircraft was safely returned over a distance of more than 2,500 miles to Britten-Norman’s MRO facility in the United Kingdom.
With hundreds of Islander aircraft operating daily across more than 70 countries, many in remote and challenging environments, operators can face significant difficulties when an aircraft becomes stranded. Environmental conditions, limited infrastructure, logistical constraints and geopolitical instability can all complicate recovery efforts.
The new GAR service is designed to provide operators with a coordinated and reliable response when aircraft are grounded due to operational damage, environmental factors or deteriorating local conditions.
Britten-Norman, a UK-based aircraft manufacturer, is a global leader in sub-regional aviation and is best known for the Islander, a rugged twin-engine Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) aircraft. The company has produced approximately 1,300 aircraft, with 97% exported to commercial, government and military operators worldwide.
Operating from the south coast of the United Kingdom, Britten-Norman provides in-house design, manufacturing and through-life support, while supporting a global operator network spanning more than 120 countries. The company has built a strong reputation in utility, special mission and regional transport operations, backed by a robust global support infrastructure.
