Binter Signs Strategic Maintenance Agreement to Strengthen ATR Fleet Support

London, 16 October 2025 – ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, and ATAVIS, the Binter entity in charge of technical procurement and supply chain management, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) to provide tailored support for 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by CANAIR and NAYSA. 

The Global Maintenance Agreement is ATR’s flagship service offering, designed as a strategic enabler to help airlines focus on their core mission: connecting communities with safe, reliable, and efficient aircraft. The GMA offers a flexible, scalable solution for on- and off-aircraft maintenance, tailored to each operator’s needs, whether they are launching new routes or expanding their fleet.  

This five-year agreement with Binter, covering a comprehensive Repair loop service on a pay-by-hour (PBH) basis, and encompassing 180 part numbers, is the result of extended discussions to understand the airline’s challenges, and provide them with services that are 100% adapted to their needs.  

By joining ATR’s GMA community, Binter will benefit from predictable maintenance costs aligned with aircraft usage, helping optimise cash flow and reduce operational risk. The airline will gain access to ATR’s extensive technical expertise and supplier network, which means best-in-class practices, enhanced reliability and improved efficiency of the airline’s operations across the Canary Islands.  

“At Binter, our priority is to offer our passengers a reliable and high-quality travel experience. Ensuring our fleet is maintained to the highest standards is fundamental to that mission. This partnership with ATR is a strategic step, allowing us to reinforce our commitment to operational excellence, while benefiting from the manufacturer’s deep technical expertise and proven support solutions,” said Javier Bretón, CTO at Binter.  

Stefano Marazzani, SVP Customer Support and Services at ATR, added: “This agreement reflects Binter’s strong commitment to delivering operational excellence and reliability to its passengers. Binter’s high technical and operational standards will challenge us to continuously improve and become an even stronger partner for all ATR operators. We’re happy and proud to welcome them into our GMA community, which is the embodiment of ATR’s constant strive to delivering flexible support solutions that help our customers meet their daily operational challenges.”  

The GMA is a powerful tool to support a wide range of business models. For start-ups, it facilitates entry into service by limiting upfront investment and providing predictable maintenance costs. For all operators, it ensures long-term operational efficiency. By mutualising resources and sharing technical expertise, ATR helps its customers de-risk operations, optimise fleet performance, and focus on delivering value to their passengers. 

ATR is the leading service provider for its aircraft type, supporting more than 55 customers in their daily operations. The ATR GMA has proven its value across diverse operational environments over the past 20 years and reflects ATR’s long-standing commitment to customer success. 

ABOUT BINTER 

Binter is an airline founded in 1989 that began operating within the Canary Islands archipelago to offer inter-island flights with a clear service-oriented approach. Today, the airline also operates outside the Canary Islands, offering direct flights connecting the islands with 19 Spanish destinations beyond the Archipelago and 10 international airports in Portugal and Africa.   

The modernisation of its fleet has been ongoing since 2002, as the airline has progressively added aircrafts from manufacturer ATR. Since the historic delivery of its first ATR 72-200 in 1989 by the Italian-French aircraft manufacturer to Binter, the Canary Islands airline has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing efficient and comfortable air transport services by selecting the most suitable aircraft model for each operational context.   

The ATR 72 is Binter’s flagship aircraft for short-haul flights, including inter-island routes within the Canary Islands and Madeira, as well as international routes to airports along the African coast opposite the archipelago and to Funchal. Its turboprop design allows it to take off and land on shorter runways. These aircraft incorporate the latest technological advancements and are known for their high efficiency, maneuverability, reliability, and low fuel consumption. In addition, Binter operates 16 jet aircraft of the Embraer E195-E2 model, which have been gradually joining its fleet since December 2019 to serve national routes to mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, as well as longer international routes.   

As a result of its continuous drive for renewal and growth, the Canary Islands airline has been recognized seven times by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA). Binter operates an average of 270 daily flights, transporting 5.6 million passengers per year.   

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