10 November 2006
Britten-Norman subsidiary Aero Composites Ltd (ACL) has delivered its 50th reassembled Cirrus for the European market.
ACL was <a href=”newsfeed.php?artnum=246″>formed last year</a> for the specific task of reassembling Cirrus (SR20 and SR22) airframes which are to be delivered to customers in Europe.
Britten-Norman’s Group Chief Executive, William Hynett said “To have reached our 50th aircraft after only 12 months in operation is an impressive achievement for our Aero Composites team and reflects their dedication. We are now achieving an output of 100 aircraft a year and are looking to increase capacity to meet Cirrus demands for 2007”.
Additionally, BN has been granted full accreditation from Cirrus Design as an Authorised Service Centre, meaning it will be able to offer a full maintenance service for Cirrus aircraft on both the EASA and FAA registers.
BN is based at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight. It manufactures its own aircraft – Islanders, Trilanders and the Defender 4000 – and is the only current British aircraft manufacturer.
