Binter Canarias Orders Four ATR 72-600 Aircraft

(15 Nov 2021)  Binter Canarias has signed a firm order with ATR for four 72-600 aircraft, with a fifth aircraft on option.

The deal marks the final step in Binter’s plan to replace its remaining ATR 72-500 aircraft with the latest-generation ATR.

Binter Canarias ATR 72-600

Rodolfo Nunez, President of Binter Canarias, said, “Ever since its first delivery ATR aircraft had an immediate and enduring impact on our operations. The ATR 72-600 has become our flagship aircraft and with 23 of them in our fleet, upon the completion of these deliveries, it provides the backbone of air connectivity throughout the Canary Islands. This deal for five aircraft represents a significant investment but it will ensure that the many benefits, such as supporting local businesses and facilitating easier transport for locals and tourists alike, will continue.”

ATR has forecast the need to replace around two hundred 70-seat regional aircraft worldwide over the next five years.

Stefano Bortoli, ATR CEO, said, “We have had a long partnership with Binter Canarias and ever since their first ATR delivery, we have seen them go from strength to strength as an airline. This makes their reaffirmation of faith in our product a real seal of approval. It shows that our ATR has been reliable and cost-efficient and that the passengers have enjoyed the experience on board. We will continue to introduce innovations that offer real value to airlines to provide the most sustainable and economic solution for connecting local communities.”