June 15, 1947: SATA’s first commercial flight

We are celebrating today the anniversary of the official beginning of SATA’s operational and commercial activities, signaled by its first commercial flight on June 15, 1947, between São Miguel and Santa Maria islands, aboard a Beechcraft UC-45B Expeditor aircraft, piloted by Captain Marciano Bonucci Veiga, the Company’s captain-aviator, first pilot and technical director. The aircraft…

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SATA: A longevity phenomenon in commercial air transport

The longevity of SATA can be attributed to its unique operational characteristics, which are challenging, tempered by the rigors of the climate, and tend to have a deficit. However, it is essential to the daily lives of Azoreans, and serves as an instrument in the service of Autonomy and an essential attribute for enhancing the…

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World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 to emphasize the importance of the oceans on our planet. Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and are home to an immense diversity of life. The oceans are also responsible for regulating the global climate, producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, and providing essential resources…

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Today is World Environment Day

And because standing still doesn’t make the difference, we joined IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the United Nations in the #CombatPlasticPollution campaign, created with this year’s theme for World Environment Day: solutions to plastic pollution. More than 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, half of which is single-use. Of this total,…

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Taking the Azores to the world since 1947

We have been flying since 1947. We since then stepped up to fulfill our founders’ dream of uniting everything the sea separates, bringing the Azores to the world, and bringing the entire world to the Azores. We are and have always been here for you. We fly more than expectations, business, homesickness. Even more than…

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Take a peek inside our Comfort Class

Do you wish to add more comfort to your flight? Our Comfort Class will make you feel as if you are in the clouds, both on land and in the air. Experience the comfort and convenience of our distinguished service, with more legroom; comfortable seats with moldable headrests, which will make all the difference on…

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