Binter Mediterráneo
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Iberia LAE |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Fate | Acquired by Air Nostrum and integrated into its operations |
| Headquarters | Málaga , Spain |
Area served | Spain (Melilla, Málaga, Almeria, Valencia, Madrid) |
| Products | Passenger air transport |
| Owner | Iberia LAE (1988–2001), Air Nostrum (2001) |
| Parent | Iberia LAE (1988–2001), Air Nostrum (2001) |
Binter Mediterráneo was an airline based in Spain, with its main office located within the Domestic Departures section of Málaga Airport in Málaga, Spain. Founded in 1988 as a subsidiary of Iberia LAE and inspired by the model of Binter Canarias, the company operated a fleet consisting of five CASA CN-235 aircraft. Its route network linked Melilla to cities such as Málaga, Almeria, Valencia, and later expanded to include Madrid.
In June 2001, ownership of Binter Mediterráneo transferred from Iberia to its franchise partner Air Nostrum, which is controlled by Nefinsa. Following the acquisition, Air Nostrum integrated Binter's services into its operations and substituted the CN-235 planes with newer ATR-72 aircraft.
Incidents
On 29 August 2001, Binter Mediterráneo Flight 8261 (registration EC-FBC) experienced a crash landing near Málaga Airport while flying the Melilla-Málaga route due to an engine malfunction. The First Officer inadvertently shut down both engines, resulting in complete loss of power. The aircraft collided with runway edge lighting and came to rest close to the N-340 highway. Of the 44 passengers and crew aboard, four lost their lives, including Captain Fdez. Ruano. The damaged airplane was eventually written off.
See also
- Binter Mediterráneo Flight 8261
- Binter Canarias – affiliated carrier