Binter Takes Delivery of First of Twelve ATR 72-600s

The Spanish airline Binter, based in the Canary Islands, has taken delivery of the very first of its 12 ATR 72-600s ordered through two different contracts signed in 2014 and earlier this year.

With the introduction of these new ATR ‘-600s series’ aircraft the airline will progressively upgrade its current fleet, consisting of 16 ATR 72-500s.

Pedro Agustin del Castillo, President of Binter, said, “We have been successfully operating ATRs for more than 25 years, and bringing the latest ATR -600s is a natural step forward in our long-standing partnership. We will be pleased to offer to our passengers the latest standards of comfort available in the ATR -600 series aircraft, and we are convinced that these aircraft are the right tool to expand our services to countries around the Canary Islands archipelago.”

Patrick de Castelbajac, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, added, “The ATR aircraft feature outstanding operational results on short routes and on small and short runways, thus being the perfect tool to ensure air connectivity in archipelagos. For many years, ATR aircraft have built up a strong reputation for inter-island operations, and we are honored that such a long-standing partner as Binter is now introducing the many advantages of the ATR -600s into its fleet.”

ATR 72-600

Passenger capacity: 68-74 seats
Engines: Pratt & Whitney 127M
Maximum power at take-off: 2,750 horsepower per engine
Maximum weight at take-off: 50,705 lb (23,000 kg)
Maximum load: 16,535 lb (7,500 kg)
Maximum range with full passenger load: 900 nautical miles (1,665 km)