50 Years of the Britten-Norman Trislander

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Exactly 50 years ago today, the Britten-Norman Trislander took to the skies for the first time. Key.Aero charts the history of this three-engine rugged and reliable island hopper.  

Based upon the Britten-Norman Islander, the Trislander was born out of a need by Aurigny Air Services for a lengthened version.

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