Britten-Norman, a renowned UK aircraft manufacturer Spirit Air, an India-based domestic commuter airline, has taken a significant step towards enhancing its fleet capabilities by signing a Letter of Intent for the purchase of six factory new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft. The BN2T-4S Islander is a powerful and versatile aircraft powered by twin Rolls Royce (Allison) Model 250 turboprop engines. One of its key features is an extended cabin, allowing for an extra row of seats compared to the standard piston Islander. With its robust engines offering an impressive 400shp (flat rated), the aircraft boasts a remarkable 22% increase in disposable payload while maintaining exceptional short-field performance.
Being the largest variant of the Islander series, the BN2T-4S successfully achieved type certification with the FAA in late 2022 and has recently obtained validation in New Zealand. Furthermore, the aircraft is currently in the process of being validated in India, as well as in other countries.