During the 1960s, Britten-Norman were involved in the development of hovercraft via their subsidiary Cushioncraft Ltd; their first craft, the CC1, was the world's second hovercraft.
В 1960-е, Britten-Norman также принимала участие в разработке скоростного судна через свой филиал Cushioncraft Ltd. В начале 1970-х, Britten-Norman продал Cushioncraft British Hovercraft Corporation.