Turboprop manufacturer ATR and ATAVIS, entity in charge of technical procurement and supply chain management for regional airline Binter, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) to provide tailored support for 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by CANAIR and NAYSA.

This five-year agreement with the Canary Islands carrier, 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.

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“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: “We’re happy and proud to welcome Binter 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.”