THE MARKETING director of the Isle of Wight's famous BrittonNorman Islander aircraft was in Brussels this week.

William Hynett had top level meetings with EU officials to promote the firm to continental countries.

He was invited by Conservative Euro MP Roy Perry following Mr Perry's visit to the firm's Bembridge Airport headquarters in January this year.

Mr Perry said: "The Islander aircraft is famous across the world. I have always been anxious to promote Isle of Wight industries and for this reason I was very pleased to welcome William Hynett to Brussels this week."

Mr Hynett said his visit was "interesting and informative."