Retired Trislander finds new home at aviation museum in UK

One of Aurigny's iconic and now-retired Trislanders is finding a new home at one of the UK's leading aviation museums.

The aircraft G-RLON, which retired from service at the end of February, will be on display at Solent Sky Museum in Southampton.

It is the airline's second Britten-Norman Trislander that is to be put on display, with plans for Aurigny's most famous Trislander "Joey" to take pride of place at Oatlands Village.

G-RLON, which arrived at Aurigny all the way back in February 1991, has clocked up more than 32,600 flying hours over its lifetime, which is equivalent to flying non-stop for 1,358 days.

It is understood to be one of the longest serving commercial aircraft in the world.

Aurigny CEO Mark Darby says he is "delighted to see G-RLON going on display at Solent Sky Museum" where the public will be able to view the aircraft and learn more about its history.

The Trislander fleet is being retired as part of Aurigny's planned and phased transition from the Trislander to Dornier aircraft.