Britten-Norman prepares for zero emission take-off with new Isle of Wight facility

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Credit: Britten Normen

UK aircraft manufacturer reveals plans to return aircraft manufacturing to the Isle of Wight, ahead of the launch of its zero-emission plane

British aviation firm Britten-Norman has announced it is returning its manufacturing back to the UK and a site on the Isle of Wight, as it prepares to ramp up production ahead of the commercial of launch...

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