GUYANAN aviation company xen Aviation has acquired a new Britten-Norman BN2T-4S turbine-powered Islander aircraft as it continues to expand its fleet, reports the Guyana Chronicle.
XEN Aviation & Services, a domestic airline based in Georgetown, has finalised a landmark deal to acquire its first Britten-Norman aircraft set to boost regional connectivity and expand commuter services across the country.
The BN2T-4S model, a larger turboprop variant of the well-known Islander, is notable for its increased interior space - 30 per cent larger than its piston predecessor - and its enhanced load capacity, allowing for a maximum take-off weight of up to 8,925 pounds.
This aircraft is the first of its kind in Guyana, equipped with twin Rolls-Royce 250 B17F engines, each delivering 460 horsepower.
With a range of 1,006 nautical miles and an endurance of up to eight hours, the BN2T-4S offers excellent performance for the region's varied terrain and conditions, including operation on short, unprepared landing strips.
'This variant of the Islander is a perfect fit for our mission to bring superior safety, comfort, and choice to the Guyana aviation market,' said Ronaldo Alphonso of Xen Aviation.
'Our goal is to deliver quality services at competitive prices, appealing to a broad customer base that includes government and international business operators,' he said.
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XEN Aviation & Services, a domestic airline based in Georgetown, has finalised a landmark deal to acquire its first Britten-Norman aircraft set to boost regional connectivity and expand commuter services across the country.
The BN2T-4S model, a larger turboprop variant of the well-known Islander, is notable for its increased interior space - 30 per cent larger than its piston predecessor - and its enhanced load capacity, allowing for a maximum take-off weight of up to 8,925 pounds.
This aircraft is the first of its kind in Guyana, equipped with twin Rolls-Royce 250 B17F engines, each delivering 460 horsepower.
With a range of 1,006 nautical miles and an endurance of up to eight hours, the BN2T-4S offers excellent performance for the region's varied terrain and conditions, including operation on short, unprepared landing strips.
'This variant of the Islander is a perfect fit for our mission to bring superior safety, comfort, and choice to the Guyana aviation market,' said Ronaldo Alphonso of Xen Aviation.
'Our goal is to deliver quality services at competitive prices, appealing to a broad customer base that includes government and international business operators,' he said.
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