Xen Aviation & Services Limited, a start-up domestic operator based in Georgetown, Guyana, has finalized the purchase of its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft.
The BN2T-4S is a turboprop variant of the Islander with 30% more interior space than the piston model and a maximum take-off weight of 8,925 lbs (4,048 kg). Equipped with a modern Garmin glass cockpit, it is certified to carry up to 10 passengers and can operate from short, unprepared landing strips, supporting access to remote areas.
The company plans to use the aircraft for commuter services and to improve regional connectivity across Guyana. Britten-Norman has secured Type Acceptance for the BN2T-4S from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority in preparation for delivery. The model is already type certified in the UK, EU, USA, and several other countries. Britten-Norman has confirmed upcoming compatibility with Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
This acquisition introduces the first BN2T-4S Islander to operate in Guyana.