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Avionic upgrades for the RAF’S Britten-Norman Islanders

Avionic upgrades for the RAF’S Britten-Norman Islanders

Air August 2, 2019

Britten-Norman is in the process of delivering an upgrade for the BN-2T Islander R Mk1 fleet. The aircraft, which recently moved to Royal Air Force control, form part of the UK military’s ISTAR fleet. The upgrade of the aircraft is being carried out by BN Defence, the military support subsidiary of ...

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