UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman announced Tuesday that it received Transport Canada Civil Aviation type certification for its BN2T-4S Islander. The aircraft is the turboprop version of the company’s long-running utility aircraft. TCCA Type Certificate A-92 covers the Rolls-Royce Model 250–powered variant with a maximum takeoff weight of 8,925 pounds. The certification adds to existing authorizations already in place with the UK CAA, EASA and FAA.

According to Britten-Norman, the approval provides access to markets where operators depend on aircraft suited for short-field performance and year-round regional service. The company said new production slots for the BN2T-4S are available, as well as refurbished pre-owned models now undergoing work at its UK maintenance facility. The Isl

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