ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations (ANEM), the maintenance arm of Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have agreed a further five-year extension to their global maintenance agreement (GMA). The renewal represents another key milestone in one of ATR’s longest-running partnerships. ANEM has been relying on ATR’s maintenance expertise since 1999, underscoring more than 25 years of consistent confidence in the manufacturer’s support capabilities.
Air Nostrum and Mel Air currently operate a fleet of 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft, the latest-generation turboprops recognised for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. By renewing the GMA, ANEM ensures continued access to ATR’s comprehensive maintenance services for systems and components, helping Air Nostrum maintain strong dispatch reliability while supporting essential connectivity across Spain and beyond.
The agreement includes a wide range of services aimed at maximising aircraft availability and delivering more predictable maintenance costs. These cover access to ATR’s global pool of line replaceable units (LRUs), along with exchange, repair and dedicated component support services.
Fermin Tirado, General Director of ANEM, commented on the agreement renewal: “Working directly with the aircraft manufacturer for maintenance has always been the most logical choice for us. No one understands the ATR platform better than ATR, and that depth of knowledge directly translates into reliability for our operations. The consistent performance delivered by ATR’s support services has been a cornerstone of our performance for over two decades, and renewing our GMA is a reaffirmation of our commitment to maintaining our ATR fleet to the highest standards. This agreement gives us the confidence, technical assurance and long‑term stability we need to keep delivering the dependable service our passengers expect.”
Stefano Marazzani, Senior Vice President Customer Support and Services at ATR, added: “This renewal reinforces ATR’s commitment to supporting operators throughout the full lifecycle of their aircraft and highlights Air Nostrum and Mel Air’s confidence in the ATR 72‑600 as the most efficient solution for regional routes. Our turboprop’s performance, paired with AMEM’s technical and operational expertise, along with our robust OEM-backed maintenance services and inventory investments, will ensure sustained competitiveness and operational excellence, focusing together on aircraft availability and CASK control.”
